Now in its fifth year, the Blog provides a stimulating yet supportive online space in which to discuss current events and trends in International Development. Through it, we hope to engage young people in global issues and promote global citizenship. See below for our latest posts. We hope you enjoy exploring The DiA Blog.
The Kenya terrorism threat is not just for tourists
In light of the increasing terrorist threat from al-Shabab in Kenya, Emma Forrest assesses the dangers for Kenyans as well as British tourists and reflects on...
Bringing transparency to the developing world
. As the African Cup of Nations’ qualifying stages kick off, Rowan Emslie points towards corruption within FIFA and asks how realistic it is to...
Under-reported: the story of Bhutan’s refugees
. Charlotte Marshall, who taught Bhutanese refugees last year, reports on the global diaspora caused by the ethnic cleansing that took place in the...
A Landmark Ceasefire
. To follow Aditi Gupta‘s recent post concerning the treatment of ethnic minorities in Burma, Alistair Walker examines the ceasefire between the Karen separatist movement...
Cyclone Thane hits Pondicherry
. Last month a cyclone hit South India and Pondicherry, where Development in Action’s partner organisation Sharana is, was badly affected. Blog Editor and...
South Sudan: another Biafra?
Six months ago South Sudan was born – yet fighting in the region continues. Rowan Emslie explores the path of the world’s youngest country, drawing...
Whatever happened to Band Aid?
. As we wrap up 2011 and enjoy the Christmas break, DiA blogger Lynsey Logan reflects on the Band Aid movement which fewer people talk about...
Burma’s forgotten people
. Earlier this month US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the President of Burma, Thein Sein, to discuss possibilities for democracy. But Burma’s...
The garment industry in Bangladesh – from a woman’s perspective
. Most of us are aware when we shop in Primark or H&M that the cheap clothes are made thanks to workers in developing...
IVC Reflections
Our India Volunteer Co-ordinator (IVC) Joseph Bird reflects on his work and travels around India keeping up with DiA’s placements and finding links with other grassroots...
Egypt: a second revolution?
Tahrir Square c.Ramy Raoof . The events in Egypt of the past six days have not failed to shock the western world and have...
Celebrities and Development: Should They Mix?
. After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pledged their support for UNICEF’s East Africa Appeal, Rowan Emslie considers the use of celebrity to further aid...
Renaming themselves, reclaiming identities: Indian girls no longer “Unwanted”
. Last week the Indian state of Maharashtra hosted a ceremony to re-name girls whose names meant “Unwanted”. Aman Johal considers some of the problems Indian girls...
Horn of Africa Famine: What About Nairobi?
. Coverage of the crippling famine in the Horn of Africa is dwindling, and much of it is centered around Dadaab Refugee Camp in...
United Nations Day: Is the UN working?
. In another contribution to the DiA blog for United Nations Day tomorrow, Alistair Walker examines – and condemns – the role of the UN...
United Nations Day: Genocide trials in Cambodia
. To mark United Nations Day tomorrow, Tom Goodenough assesses the UN’s involvement in the trials of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Tom is a...
Fall of a(nother) tyrant
In the aftermath of Muammar Gadaffi’s death, Josephine Forster considers a disturbing pre-occupation with the gory details of death. Josephine is a freelance journalist studying...
World Sight Day: The Fight for Sight
. An estimated 284 million people the world over are visually impaired. In order to mark Thursday’s World Sight Day 2011, Sarah Marsh looks at...
Why Aid India?
Freelance writer Kevin Perry considers the coalition’s controversial decision to safeguard funding for international development amidst cuts to the rest of the public sector. Having volunteered...
Joe’s Journeys
DiA’s India Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Bird, reflects on a summer of content, as he shares his experiences working in India in this blog post....