New values and… sanitation
Posted by Frank van SteenbergenNovember 2, 2015“It is a big shame… one’s eldest daughter having to defecate in the field”. … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik In the field of development, communication is often viewed as a means for promotion or public relations. Its potential is far greater. Strategic communication can be a strategic tool that fosters ownership, builds coalitions, and drives change. Strategic communication brings together stakeholders, allowing them to craft stronger messages collectively. This enhances the ownership and commitment of each individual and organization, fostering a powerful, unified voice. A collective force becomes a strong platform for shared ideas. It creates a sense of community and pride, energizing people to share their stories more effectively. One-way communication, even with the best intentions, misses this opportunity of using communication to build coalitions. Many organizations do not get around individually to formulate their statements, though they have a lot of learning. Here, communication through coalitions is a powerful approach. By pooling resources and expertise, organizations can overcome individual limitations and achieve a greater collective impact. This strategic alliance also… Continued
Posted by Frank van SteenbergenNovember 2, 2015“It is a big shame… one’s eldest daughter having to defecate in the field”. … Continued
Posted by Francesco SambalinoOctober 27, 2015 Moray lays in the “valle Sagrado” of Peru. The valley hosts some of the … Continued
Posted by Frank van SteenbergenOctober 14, 2015 A big debate is going on in Bangladesh around ‘maladaptation.’ A paper[1] that … Continued
Posted by Frank van SteenbergenSeptember 10, 2015 (Postcard from Zagoria in Greece from the double spring of Avragonia) Groundwater … Continued
Posted by Madiha Al-Junaid (with inputs from Brett Scott) September 10, 2015 Summer, the season of generous skies which is … Continued
by Madiha al-JunaidAugust 11, 2015 In a previous blog, a gardener was observed watering the plants at the airport area, … Continued
By Frank van SteenbergenJuly 16, 2015 Picture 1: Pond, Yimwaar, Kenya Are things getting better in the world? You wonder … Continued
Among other basic needs, access to safe drinking water and sanitation together are vital for people to achieve their full … Continued
By Madiha Al-Junaid (edited by Brett Scot)July 9, 2015 As if it was not enough for Yemen to live through … Continued
By Abraham Mehari Haile, Eyasu Yazew Hagos and Frank van SteenbergenJuly 2, 2015 Picture 1: Bench terraces (Own image) … Continued
By Madiha Al-Junaid (edited by Brett Scot)June 18, 2015 It is not an uncommon sight: Children, women, the elderly, and … Continued
By Francesco SambalinoJune 11, 2015 In Somaliland Prosopis Juliflora is quickly gaining ground. Similarly to many other arid and … Continued
posted by Sukru EsinJune 02, 2015 Fethiye is one of the most well known tourist spots in Turkey, as popular … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen & Abraham Mehari HaileMay 28, 2015 They go largely unobserved and unattended. In view of the … Continued
By Amira Abdel Gader & Matthijs KoolMay 20, 2015 Using the electric churner When we think of appropriate technology, we … Continued
By Melanne RouwMay 15, 2015 Image courtesy: drawingforkids.org If we are asked to draw a tree, we often don’t … Continued
by Abraham AbhishekMay 11, 2015 Since March this year, the Yemeni people have been caught in airstrikes being carried out … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen, Yasir Abbas Mohamed, Abraham Mehari Haile May 7, 2015 Small Water tank in Gash Die This is … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen, Eyashu Yazew Hagos and Shimbahri MesfinApril 29, 2015 Postcard from Lake Hashenge, Tigray, Ethiopia. It is eery … Continued