Towards Collective and Inclusive Community Transformation
In Sub-Saharan Africa, rapid urbanization and ambitious development projects often herald promises of progress and prosperity. However, beneath the surface of these seemingly positive transformations lie the stark realities of …
Unintended Consequences: How Rapid Urbanization and Development Projects Displace Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More
Engaging women and youth in developing countries, particularly those affected by conflict and war, is of paramount importance for fostering sustainable peace and development. These demographic groups represent a significant …
Engaging Women and Youth In Internal Displacement Contexts: A Path to Sustainable Peace and Development Read More
Here are 10 major funding agencies in the world that support development work, along with brief descriptions. Unfortunately, I cannot provide images, but you can easily find their logos or …
10 Funding Agencies across the world in Humanitarian and Development Work. Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of international development, innovative approaches are essential to addressing complex global challenges effectively. Two such approaches that have gained significant traction in recent years are …
Harnessing the Power of CLA and Co-Creation in Development Work Read More
In the fast-paced world of technology and community-driven initiatives, the concept of system analysis plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and efficiency of projects. This blog post will …
System Analysis: The Backbone of Efficient Development and Community Work (Systemic Analysis) Read More
Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a crucial role in development work, contributing significantly to social, economic, and political progress in various ways. To illustrate this role, let’s use image suggestions …
The Role of Civil Society Organisations in Development Work Read More
In today’s dynamic and interconnected world, addressing conflicts and complex issues is paramount to creating positive change. Organizations, governments, and individuals alike must navigate a web of challenges to ensure …
Unlocking Clarity: How Conflict Trees Inform Effective Programming Read More
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Sudan and other developing countries play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political landscape, advocating for human rights, and promoting sustainable development. In this …
Nurturing Progress: Sudan Civil Society Organizations – Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities Read More
In a world grappling with multifaceted challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality, the concept of sustainable development has become paramount. To achieve lasting progress, it’s imperative to engage communities …
Unlocking Sustainable Development Through Community-Driven Initiatives Read More
Project Cycle In the realm of development work, the term “Project Cycle” serves as a fundamental framework for achieving successful outcomes. It’s a structured approach that guides development practitioners through …
Navigating the Project Cycle in Development Work: A Comprehensive Guide Read More
The growth of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Sudan has been a notable development in the country’s recent history, particularly in the wake of the Sudanese Revolution in …
Sudan CSOs: Understanding the History, Growth, Landscape, Opportunities and Challenges of Civil Society Organisations Read More
What are Participatory Community Processes In the realm of sustainable development, the concept of participatory community processes stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. These processes are …
Empowering Change: The Significance of Participatory Community Processes in Sustainable Development Read More
In our quest for sustainable development, CDI – community-driven initiatives stand as beacons of hope and progress. They breathe life into local communities, fostering empowerment, inclusivity, and lasting change. In …
Empowering Change: How Community Driven Initiatives (CDIs) Shape Sustainable Development Read More
In the realm of grant funding, the term “subawards” carries significant weight. It’s not just a financial transaction; it’s a strategic move that can make or break a project’s success. …
Unlocking the Potential of Subawards in Grants: A Comprehensive Guide Read More
In the world of grant funding, subawards play a crucial role in the distribution of resources and responsibilities. A subaward is a formal agreement between a primary funding agency and …
Understanding Subawards in Funding: History, Reasons, Pros, and Cons Read More
The phrase “Do No Harm” may sound like a simple directive, but in the world of development work, it embodies a complex and essential principle. It serves as a guiding …
DNH: Do No Harm in Development Work: Balancing Compassion and Caution Read More
Development work, often referred to as international development or humanitarian aid, is a critical field that aims to improve the well-being and living conditions of people in disadvantaged regions worldwide. …
DNH – Do No Harm in Development Work: A Guiding Principle for Ethical and Effective Impact Read More
Capacity Development / Capacity-Building It takes awareness, that must come from intentional assessment of the current statusquo (social, political, economic, etc.) and the capacity gaps and needs of the …
Peace Structures’ Resources: Capacity Development for Kenya’s Community Social Structures Read More
Log Frame: A tool in Development Work In the realm of development work, achieving effective outcomes and measuring progress can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there exists a valuable tool …
Unlocking Success: The Power of Log Frames in Development Work Read More
As the world grapples with the ever-rising gender-based violence in the local, regional, and global context, in these times of COVID-19 and Social Distancing, how well do we understand the …
The Role of Social Media and Online Platforms (Technology) in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Read More
In development work / community processes such as Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Gender Inclusivity programs, Community Development, etc. the success of the projects, hence positive impact to the intended target …
Force Field Analysis (FFA): A Tool for Context Assessment/ Conflict Analysis in Development Work Read More
Stories have a way of drawing people in. What is Story-Telling? Story-Telling is a powerful tool that can be used to draw out people’s experiences and stories in a …
Story-Telling as a Tool in Development work: Peacebuilding, Gender Inclusion, Community Processes… Read More
What is Actors Mapping or Stakeholders Mapping? Actors mapping, also referred as stakeholders’ mapping in some development sectors, is the process of identifying the actors (people who directly/ indirectly …
Actors Mapping 101 / Stakeholders Analysis 101: Understanding the Actors and their Roles in Development Work Read More
Dissecting Actors Mapping / Stakeholder Mapping As a development worker, is Actors Mapping / Stakeholders Analysis important? Do you ever wonder what would happen to you or your project …
5 Reasons Why Development Work MUST Start with Actors/ Stakeholder Mapping Read More
What is Conflict Analysis (CA)? Conflict Analysis is the process of scrutinizing the different variables in a conflict in order to understand the conflict, hence device a working/ sustainable intervention …
Context Assessment and Analysis in Development Work: Understanding Conflict Variables and Process Read More
Understanding Peacebuilding/ Conflict transformation/ Community Work Whereas there is some confusion on how to categorize peacebuilding, it can be agreed to be “an undertaking that involves multiple engagements by multiple …
Is Development Work (Peacebuilding/ Conflict Transformation, Community Development…) : Process OR Activity??? Read More