Exploring “Frames” theory

The second article, in a series of reflections on how Irish NGOs communicate “development” and “poverty”, and whether the way they speak about their work in fact skews public perceptions of global issues.

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Challenging the stereotypes of “Africa”

Irish NGOs are working together to change attitudes and impressions of developing countries. Here are some examples of how they are doing that.

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Transforming our discourse on poverty and social justice

In a recent article, ‘Beyond Charity’, Martin Kirk, Head of Campaigns, Oxfam UK, summarised his thoughts on a lot of recent research and thinking on communicating development.

While he speaks to the UK’s experience, our sector is a global one and there is much in this polemical article to challenge us here in Ireland. This blog summarises his contribution to the debate.

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NGOs and Accountability: What it says in the Papers

Irish NGOs are clearly very aware of the challenges and opportunities for greater NGO Accountability. But a research sample suggests they have failed to harness the power of the media to educate the Irish public about the issue.

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Starvation Photography – The ethics of capturing human suffering

The famine in the Horn of Africa has revived the debate on the ethics of famine photography.

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Communicating Development

An invitation to a discussion about how NGOs can move beyond “communication” towards “engagement” with global justice issues.

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