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Regarding Humanity

Imagery and stories used to frame issues of humanitarian development for advocacy and funding are often sensational and culturally disrespectful, representing those living in poverty as helpless victims in need, rather than as empowered and capable individuals.

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:15:40 -0700

Social media and poverty porn

This is a summary of the May 14th Technology Salon in New York city on “Does social media exacerbate poverty porn”.

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:35:20 -0700

Can I use this picture?

This is a cross-post by Laura Pohl who works at the Bread for the World. The post is a summary of the latest Humanitarian Photography group meeting.

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:58:51 -0700

Aid, ethics, photography and informed consent

There’s a great, ongoing discussion happening around aid and development and the ethics of using photographs and other media and stories about people INGOs and NGOs are working with (a.k.a beneficiaries, clients, participants). The discussions are organized by CORE Group in DC.

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:18:09 -0700
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