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Weh Yeoh commented on Weh Yeoh's blog post How services, not “innovation,” can change lives"Thanks J! I agree that point 1 is a big topic which probably deserves its own post.
I don't quite follow what you are saying on point 2 though. When you say "can't do everything", do you mean cannot help the entire population…"
J. commented on Weh Yeoh's blog post How services, not “innovation,” can change lives"I completely agree that much (but not all) of the current fervor around 'innovation' is somewhere between nonsensical and misplaced in the larger scheme of 'what actually works', based on actual evidence. And what actually works…"
Weh Yeoh posted a blog postHow services, not “innovation,” can change lives
What happens when “innovation” is valued to the detriment of basic services? I demonstrate how an emphasis on innovation and advocacy have sidelined basic rehabilitation services in improving the lives of those with disabilities, and argue that we need to pay more attention to what works, and less to what is sexy.Check out my non-sexy post over at WhyDev.See More
Weh Yeoh replied to Mona Fetouh's discussion How do you describe what you do to people outside the sector? in the group Collective Wisdom"Good discussion! I rarely used labels like aid worker or development worker, but simply try and explain what I do in plain English. Well, as much as possible.
Also, on a slightly more tongue-in-cheek note, this scenario is exactly why this guide was…"
Weh Yeoh commented on Weh Yeoh's blog post Hey aid worker! It's not about you."Thanks for your thoughtful reply J. Yep that comments section was crowded!
I take your conflict to heart as well. That section about losing your sense of self certainly didnt resonate with a lot of other people too, and I heartily agree that we need…"
J. commented on Weh Yeoh's blog post Hey aid worker! It's not about you."So, Weh - I'll be honest with you and say that I stayed out of the comments thread for that post of yours partially because you weren't lacking for feedback :) and partially because I'm still conflicted on this issue personally. A few…"
Weh Yeoh posted a blog postHey aid worker! It's not about you.
In my latest blog post on WhyDev, I managed to stir up a hornet's nest and 46 comments from both sides of the debate. I argue that humblebragging, selfies and strategic sunset/cocktail/laptop/feet up pics are not a great look for aid workers, because, apart from looking a bit ridiculous, excessive broadcasting portrays the work that we do poorly.There was a strong reaction to this post, some for and some…See More
Weh Yeoh posted a blog postAre there organisations that provide funding for individuals to work with grassroots organisations?
As the title suggests, I'm curious to know whether there are organisations that provide funding for individuals to work as technical advisors, or capacity builders (buzzword alert) for grassroots organisations. I have had the pleasure of working in this position for a disability organisation in Cambodia, but after May this year, funding has run out.There are lots of volunteer schemes funded by AusAID that do exactly this, but this is not a path that I want to pursue.Are there any…See More
Weh Yeoh commented on AidSource's page Location-Specific Info & Networks"Even though it's not listed here, it does exist:
The Cambodia Aid Workers group."
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Stuff Expat Aid Workers Like
A Fan Group for the uber-awesome AidSource sister site: Stuff Expat Aid Workers LikeC'mon in, comment on recent SEAWL posts, share photos and links, one-up each other, or just hang out.See More
Weh Yeoh replied to Jennifer Lentfer's discussion How do we help the next generation of do-gooders learn how to do this work better and quicker than we did? in the group WhyDev"Beautifully said, Aidan. I couldn't agree more with this. As a Gen Y (only just) member, I'm a little dismayed by the speed at which my colleagues often expect things to happen. One of the biggest problems, if we look introspectively, is…"
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- Name
- Weh Yeoh
- Profile type
- Individual
- What I do
- Aid/NGO worker based in the field, Consultant
- About me
- Technical advisor on disability issues with background in physiotherapy and international development. Currently working as a disability consultant in Phnom Penh.
Career highlights:
• Technical skills as a physiotherapist, coupled with broad development perspective.
• Experience working in Australian and International NGO.
• Varied background as volunteer, development student and employee.
• Excellent cross-cultural communicator - able to speak English, Mandarin Chinese, and Khmer.
- My website
- http://www.whydev.org
- My other website
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/weh-yeoh/25/9a1/140
- Follow me on Twitter
- twitter.com/#!/wmyeoh
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How services, not “innovation,” can change lives
Posted on March 27, 2013 at 7:41pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
What happens when “innovation” is valued to the detriment of basic services? I demonstrate how an emphasis on innovation and advocacy have sidelined basic rehabilitation services in improving the lives of those with disabilities, and argue that we need to pay more attention to what works, and less to what is sexy.
Check out my non-sexy post over at WhyDev.
Hey aid worker! It's not about you.
Posted on March 13, 2013 at 10:37am 2 Comments 0 Likes
In my latest blog post on WhyDev, I managed to stir up a hornet's nest and 46 comments from both sides of the debate. I argue that humblebragging, selfies and strategic sunset/cocktail/laptop/feet up pics are not a great look for aid workers, because, apart from looking a bit ridiculous, excessive broadcasting portrays the work that we do poorly.
There was a strong reaction to this post, some for and…
Continue Are there organisations that provide funding for individuals to work with grassroots organisations?
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 7:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
As the title suggests, I'm curious to know whether there are organisations that provide funding for individuals to work as technical advisors, or capacity builders (buzzword alert) for grassroots organisations. I have had the pleasure of working in this position for a disability organisation in Cambodia, but after May this year, funding has run out.
There are lots of volunteer schemes funded by AusAID that do exactly this,…
Continue How would you make aid and development better?
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 8:59pm 0 Comments 1 Like
In the latest WhyDev post, I argue that we need to start listening more to beneficiaries (and hence less to donors), we need to start trusting poor people more, and we need to do more for the most vulnerable.
What do you think?
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:01am on February 14, 2012,
Alex Merkovic-Orenstein said… well,seeing as J is on there because I got added to the network, I think that makes you my first friend!
- At 1:31am on January 27, 2012,
Zehra Rizvi said… Hey, just about to respond to your request on LinkedIn to connect. We might as well connect here too! Nice to meet you and looking forward to know you more on AidSource :)
- At 1:16am on January 27, 2012,
Shana Montesol Johnson said… Glad you're here! Way to move quickly. :)
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