Communications

How the international development sector can reduce the risk of paedocriminal perpetrators misusing content featuring children

Save the Children Germany, together with jugendschutz.net, has developed a guideline on the sensitive handling of children’s photos and videos in institutions and organisations. It is based on extensive discussions with specialists from child and youth protection organisations, as well as the police. Find out more from Britt Kalla.

Tracing my path into peace photography

Peace is not a moment but a daily, collective process – and it deserves to be photographed. Ingrid Guyon explains the unique nature of this branch of photography, and how it can be a powerful tool across the humanitarian and development sectors.

How can research support volunteering?

With over 14 million people involved in formal volunteering and 61% charities struggling to recruit volunteers, what can a researcher do to make any meaningful difference to volunteer recruitment. Susannah Pickering-Saqqa introduces Volunteer, Reflect, Grow: Cards to inspire and sustain volunteering, which has been designed to help.

Sudan – the media challenge

Earlier this week, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) hosted a discussion between journalists and charity directors with the aim of increasing media coverage of Sudan. IBT Director, Mark Galloway, gives his assessment of the challenge.