AidSource

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October 2012

Of Haitian puppet shows, and why we should al

A lot of work has been done in recent years to ‘professionalise’ humanitarian aid and development work. Reputable organisations don’t see themselves as ‘charities’, paternalistically handing…

Blog Of Haitian puppet shows, and why we should al 7 Likes Of missionaries and misfits

[This post originally appeared on the now closed Blogspot version of Tales From the Hood on 7 September,…

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September 2012

AidSourcery 101: Getting the most out of your

Hey there awesome AidSource members (you!):

We know it's been a slow summer. We (the admins) have been super busy, and we know…

Blog AidSourcery 101: Getting the most out of your 2 Likes 3 Rules For Your First Overseas Posting

Orignally posted on UpLook.

Just some…

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August 2012

Security issues related to Crisis in Syria p… First I am not in region currently but I have worked briefly in the Lebanon, Jordan and Israel so familiar with the ground and people (also looking to go back if any openings). I would love to hear… Discussion Security issues related to Crisis in Syria p… 3 Likes

July 2012

Esther Larry Fan Club One of the acknowledged weaknesses of a Ning network is vulnerability to spammers. Yep, it's an annoyance. And here on AidSource, one spammer who goes by the handle "Esther Larry" seems especially in… Discussion Esther Larry Fan Club 1 Like Hibiscus

photo Hibiscus 2 Likes Ideal donors? Ideal orgs? and how much does… There's an interesting conversation emerging in the comments thread beneath Jennifer Lentfer's blog post about 'a new kind of donor'. See the comment by Rowan (here), and the response by LCD (here).… Discussion Ideal donors? Ideal orgs? and how much does… 3 Likes

June 2012

What would it take to make you walk? As I talk to aid workers of all ages (early 20's through post-retirement), in all roles (cubicle farmers, marketers, hardened field veterans...), working for most every kind of aid organization (tiny… Discussion What would it take to make you walk? 5 Likes FAQs Responses to frequently asked questions about AidSource. This page is updated periodically, so be sure to check back occasionally. 1) What is the name of this network? The name of this network is Ai… Page FAQs 1 Like