Short Reflections

Future Calling is a process. As a way of reflecting on this process we share with you short reflections along the way. Don't hesitate to also share yours! Just send us an email at futurecalling@hivos.net!

The genesis of aid

In the beginning, the Donors said, “Let us make development in our  image, and in our likeness, so that we may bring about changes in  developing countries”. And other Government Departments replied, “Yes,  but not too much change, and not all at once, who knows What might  Happen.” And the Donors did reflect upon this, and after a time they did  say, “Let there be Aid Programmes” - A parody by Ben Ramalingam

Future Headlines

Since we do not own a Delorean to go to the future with and we do not know Nostradamus, Doctor Who or Madame Web, it is difficult to foresee the future. But what if we try to imagine what the headlines would be in the year 2028, the year Hivos will turn 60.

Thick Problems and Thin Solutions

Find here the Thick Piece by Michael Edwards: Thick problems and thin solutions: How NGOs can bridge the gap.

Short-sightedness

Gazing in the future becomes interesting when it provides you with inroads in another or different way forward. Especially the optimists, which most development workers are, long for new horizons. However, it is very difficult to look ahead when many things are blocking you’re sight. Short-sightedness, seeing close objects clearly whereas objects in the distance appear blurry, seems to become a larger and larger problem in our sector.
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