Monthly Archives: November 2012

Why Poverty?

The two latest films in the Why Poverty series currently being screened on the BBC (and in 70 other countries) demonstrate both the potential and the pitfalls of broadcast journalism. Starting with the positive, Monday’s film ‘Stealing Africa’ exposed the … Continue reading

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And in the same vein…

A couple of people told me they haven’t seen the great animation of Kathy, the international aid worker, so here it is.  

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Turning the tables

The Guardian today carries news of a great spoof on charity singles and unthinking aid appeals with Radi-AID, collecting radiators from Africans for the poor frozen unfortunates of Norway. It’s a witty way of reminding people involved in international development … Continue reading

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