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Share resources and discuss issues related to managing (or not managing) to balance life with work in the humanitarian sector. See also: The AidSource "Work & Life" page. See More
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WhyDev
Our visionOur mission is to provide a collaborative and participatory platform for individuals passionate about development, aid, and other global issues.Our vision is to enable you to lend your voice and energy to development issues and to continue your education and learning around development.We aim to do that by:Promoting open and critical discussion on issues related to developmentEngaging a wide range of people to contribute to developmentFacilitating networking amongst like-minded…See More
Kate Walton replied to LCD's discussion Books/docos in the group Timor-Leste Aid Workers"Yep, ETAN is definitely worth subscribing too. Heaps of news every day, and great analysis as well. The people on the ETAN mailing list know what they're talking about.
HRW have got quite a few reports etc that are good background knowledge:…"
Kate Walton replied to LCD's discussion Books/docos in the group Timor-Leste Aid Workers"One of my favourite Timor books is Irene Cristalis' recent book: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/East-Timor-Irena-Cristalis/9781848130135
Geoffrey Robinson's 'If You Leave Us Here, We Will Die' is good background reading, if not…"
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All Things Urban
Urban development. DRR, Resilience and Relief ops in urban settings. Protection and GBV in peri-urban areas... This is your one-stop group for all things urban.(photo credit)See More
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Indonesia Aid Workers
Humanitarian workers based in Indonesia discuss, share insights, and network...See More
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Fundraising!
This is your AidSource space for FUNDRAISING!Is your project budget short that last $2,513.72 needed for a roof on the MCH clinic? Are you scraping for just a bit more so that you can pay just one more ag extension officer? Do you have an awesome idea that would totally turn things around in village X, if only you could raise the cash?Then this space is for you! Start a new discussion with a description of your project and any relevant information, links, pleas for support.We'll link to a more…See More
Kate Walton replied to Sarah Davitt's discussion Cooking for one abroad in the group Foodies"I hear you on the one gas burner issue, Sarah! I've got the same problem here in Indonesia, and can't afford to buy a double burner right now. Our landlord insists that one burner is enough...
Even to cook something like dahl and…"
Kate Walton replied to Weh Yeoh's discussion Has being critical or controversial in an online setting negatively affected your employability? in the group Collective Wisdom"Great topic to discuss. I'm really looking forward to what people say.
Personally, I haven't yet had my online work affect my employability, but I have been forced to take a couple of critical posts down once being employed by a certain…"
Kate Walton replied to Robyn's discussion DIY free-standing frame for box-shape mosquito net in the group Collective Wisdom"In my house, our roof is a sort of plyboard, so we've just bashed some nails into the roof and hung it from there. They haven't fallen out yet, and it's been about three months so far.
Other people I know put nails into the walls…"
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Students & Educators
A working group for students with interest in the humanitarian sector, and educators who teach subjects related to the humanitarian sector:Forums and discussions on matters ranging from how to select the right degree program to source materials for research and education topics.This group is moderated by AidSource Member Grace Bahng.See More
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Foodies
A group for aid workers who love good food. Share your recipes, tips for cooking and eating well in the field, restaurant recommendations or warnings, pics of awesome (or awful) food, and general food-related banter.This group is moderated by AidSource member, Zehra Rizvi.Photo of a feast prepared for AidSource member Karen…See More
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Media & Global Development
Forums and discussions about the use of traditional and new media as tools in aid and development.See More
Profile Information
- Name
- Kate Walton
- Profile type
- Individual
- What I do
- Aid/NGO worker based in the field, Student, Researcher, Journalist
- About me
- Currently based in Sulawesi, Indonesia, working with a women's rights organisation.
- My website
- http://katewalton.tumblr.com
- My other website
- http://katewalton.photoshelter.com
- Follow me on Twitter
- twitter.com/waltonkate
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Sarah Davitt added a discussion to the group NGOs & Gender (Pretty on Paper)
The free-time narrative
Buried in an earlier thread is a discussion about the free-time narrative being missing from most…See More
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