Guidelines
Putting the people in the pictures first (2024 updated version)
Updated guidance on the process of filming, photography and interviewing, as well as the selection and use of images and stories by NGOs.
Resources
The most useful tools, reports, books, how-to-guides, videos, briefings, presentations and websites for people working in international development.
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Webinar
Aspire: Analysing your website through an ethical lens
This workshop, led by Maryam Mohsin, Head of Media & Communications at Bond, will give you insight into how you can assess your organisation's website through an ethical lens, and what steps you can take to ensure your messages are accurate, inclusive, nuanced, and accessible.
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Taking British politics and colonialism out of our language
Our depoliticised and decolonised language guide, which states phrases we will no longer use and the alternative language we are adopting
Webinar
Talking disability: Exploring inclusive communications, language and disability
A recording from the Bond Disability and Development Group (DDG) webinar which hosted an interactive and practical workshop on inclusive approaches, learning and good practice.
Report
Public Insight 2020: Finding the supporters of the future
As support for international development falls in the UK, we urgently need to inspire potential supporters with powerful stories they can relate to, in the places where they go.
Toolkit
No straight lines – Transformations with young feminist organisers
Resource from FRIDA aimed at engaging INGOS, funders and other philanthropic actors in dialogue on how they can work with young feminist organisers for transformation.
Report
Podcasts: Where next?
Despite other forms of media showing decline, podcasts continue to grow exponentially. In this report from IBT they look at how INGOs can best utilise the medium.
Webinar
Racial representation in communications and fundraising
Free webinar recording featuring a discussion on racial representation and dignity in INGO communications.
Podcast
Is NGO storytelling unethical?
We interrogate how NGO communications perpetuate stereotypes and explore how to gather content more ethically.