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Digital Activism: The Good, the Bad, the Future
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Digital Activism: The Good, the Bad, the Future

moh2024-06-07T21:39:54+00:00

Table of ContentsDigital ActivismWhat is Digital Activism?Tools and resourcesOnline Petitions:Social Media: Mobile phones: Blogs:Crowdfunding Platforms: Accessible in different global climatesGetting the message outExclusionSpeed and Half-LifeClicktivism, Opportunism & Echo ChambersOnline activism, offline impact Digital Activism Digital activism has transformed the way events, protests and movements are organised, helping to mobilise supporters and raise awareness of a diverse range of causes. But critics argue that people can feel like they’re making a difference, when in reality they’ve done very little. What is Digital Activism? Digital Activism is when digital tools such as the internet, social media, email and mobile phones are used for [...]

Digital Activism: The Good, the Bad, the Futuremoh2024-06-07T21:39:54+00:00

4 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the World
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4 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the World

moh2024-05-26T17:22:45+00:00

4 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the World1. Technology and cultural changes2. Working environments could change3. Health care goes digital4. Consumer spending habits are set to change 4 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the World June 10, 2020 Coronavirus has changed the world. You only need to turn on the news or even look out the window to witness this. But with no vaccine yet, how much of this is set to stay? And what cultural changes will come about from this new way of life? Below are four ways coronavirus could change the world. 1. Technology and cultural changes Since the virus [...]

4 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the Worldmoh2024-05-26T17:22:45+00:00

Developing a Theory of Change Mindset
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Developing a Theory of Change Mindset

moh2024-05-26T17:52:38+00:00

“theory of change is an on-going process of reflection to explore change and how it happens - and what that means for the part we play in a particular context, sector and/or group of people” (Comic Relief) Theory of Change (TOC)Theory of change as an approach to strategic planningContext is keyCOVID-19 as a period of reflectionDeveloping a TOC mind-set takes time Theory of Change (TOC) Thinking about Theory of Change (TOC) can often conjure up images of complex and complicated drawings, lines stretching across the page making connections across multiple areas, and generally looking like an indecipherable secret message. However, it [...]

Developing a Theory of Change Mindsetmoh2024-05-26T17:52:38+00:00

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways to Fundraise During COVID-19
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HAD Recommends: 5 Ways to Fundraise During COVID-19

moh2024-05-26T18:22:51+00:00

As the world went into lockdown to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, many NGOs and charities had to cancel their fundraising activities to abide by social distancing rules. However, there are still opportunities for fundraising, we just need to adapt and be creative! Here are 5 ways to fundraise during COVID-19. 5 Ways to Fundraise During COVID-191. Adapt planned events2. Use Instagram Live3. Create a fundraising challenge based around lockdown4. Host an online fundraising quiz5. Don’t stop contact 5 Ways to Fundraise During COVID-19 1. Adapt planned events While traditional fundraising events, such as marathons or coffee mornings, are no [...]

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways to Fundraise During COVID-19moh2024-05-26T18:22:51+00:00

Development Research Ethics in the time of COVID-19
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Development Research Ethics in the time of COVID-19

moh2024-05-27T17:08:19+00:00

Development Research Ethics in the time of COVID-19Ethical issues to think aboutResources for researchers to conduct ethical research Development Research Ethics in the time of COVID-19 Development Research in this blog, Research and Development Officer Dr Vanessa Malila, explores the importance and complexity of research ethics during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Humanities and social science researchers play a crucial role in epidemic preparedness and response. Their studies provide insight into the social context of outbreaks. This knowledge can help us to adapt and improve our response to outbreaks.” (Joao Rangel de Almeida) The current global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has [...]

Development Research Ethics in the time of COVID-19moh2024-05-27T17:08:19+00:00

Coronavirus Crisis & the Future of Action on Climate Change
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Coronavirus Crisis & the Future of Action on Climate Change

moh2024-05-27T17:44:24+00:00

Action on Climate ChangeThe coronavirus pandemic ,A silver liningCleaner air in cities across the wordBack to natureTwo crises Action on Climate Change The coronavirus pandemic and global lockdowns have caused a reduction in carbon emissions, cleaner air and re-emerging wildlife, offering a glimpse into an alternative future should drastic action on climate change be taken following the crisis. The coronavirus pandemic ,A silver lining The coronavirus pandemic and strict lockdowns that followed have grounded almost all flights, significantly limited the amount of people commuting to and from workplaces and drastically reduced the amount of traffic on roads. A 6% drop in [...]

Coronavirus Crisis & the Future of Action on Climate Changemoh2024-05-27T17:44:24+00:00

Research on Covid-19 and Faith
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Research on Covid-19 and Faith

moh2024-06-05T12:14:59+00:00

Covid-19 and Faith Risks and opportunities for research on Covid-19 Learning from past mistakes to prevent harm 1) Acknowledge existing expertise 2) Consider historic context and local characteristics 3) Adopt intersectional approaches Conclusion Covid-19 and Faith What do we need to take into account when planning research on Covid-19 and faith? In this blog post, HAD’s Head of Research Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert argues that we should learn from research responses to previous crises in order to avoid past mistakes. Risks and opportunities for research on Covid-19 If someone had described the situation we are currently finding ourselves in a year [...]

Research on Covid-19 and Faithmoh2024-06-05T12:14:59+00:00

Easing the Lockdown
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Easing the Lockdown

moh2024-05-27T18:37:22+00:00

Easing the LockdownWhat’s changed?ProblemsImpact on NGOsConclusion Easing the Lockdown On Sunday 10th May 2020, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s televised address set out a provisional plan to begin easing the lockdown restrictions in England. The plan describes making gradual changes to avoid a second wave of coronavirus spreading, but Downing Street’s decision to drop the “stay at home” slogan in favour of “stay alert” has been criticised for being vague and unclear. What’s changed? The government website lists a new set of guidelines for easing the lockdown. One person from a household is now allowed to meet with one person [...]

Easing the Lockdownmoh2024-05-27T18:37:22+00:00

5 Refugees that Impacted the World
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5 Refugees that Impacted the World

moh2024-05-27T15:31:42+00:00

What are refugees?Famous refugees1. Freddie Mercury2. Iman3. Sergey Brin4. Madeleine Albright 5. Khaled Hosseini What are refugees? A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. There is a common misconception that refugees willingly leave their country in search of a better life in the western world, but that simply isn’t true. Many believe the UK accepts a lot of immigrants and asylum seekers but in reality, there are actually very few living in the UK compared to other countries and many dream to return to their home country [...]

5 Refugees that Impacted the Worldmoh2024-05-27T15:31:42+00:00

Decolonising Climate Justice: An Indigenous Perspective
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Decolonising Climate Justice: An Indigenous Perspective

moh2024-05-27T18:55:59+00:00

The link between climate justice and white imperialismValuing indigenous knowledge about natureLearning from indigenous activists in IndonesiaThe indigenous people of BorneoA focus on community and unity in betang cultureKalimantan climate activismPoliticisation of climate issuesIndigenous leadership and inclusionIndigenous voices – supplementary or essential?Western dominance on climate issuesNon-white, non-Western perspectives are often ignored altogetherDifferent traditions of activism, different approachesConcerns about Western climate-conscious lifestylesSo where to start? The link between climate justice and white imperialism Many members of class, racial and ethnic minorities in the Global North might often associate climate activism with middle-class white communities. After all, as black, brown, Muslim and/or working [...]

Decolonising Climate Justice: An Indigenous Perspectivemoh2024-05-27T18:55:59+00:00

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