Welcome beneath the storytelling tree.
This is not just a library. It’s a circle of tales — each one whispered with care, wrapped in metaphor, and sent into the world like a seed on the wind.
Here, I share short stories that spark joy, stir thought, and sometimes nudge your perspective sideways. They don’t take long to read, but they tend to linger — like drumbeats in the chest or echoes in the dusk.
Wander through the stories below. Some will make you smile. Others might make you pause. All are offered with the hope that they add a little more sunlight to your day.
Take your time, reflect, and pass it on if it speaks to you. Stories are alive as long as they’re shared.
The Paradox of Embedded Agency
We have spent years calling for a fairer aid system, and many genuinely believe in that change. Yet the institutions expected to deliver it remain shaped by rules and habits that favour continuity. The paradox of embedded agency helps explain this contradiction. Understanding it is only the beginning. Localisation and decolonisation require us to question what our institutions have learnt to protect.
Untangling the web: Understanding the complexities of INGO dilemmas
In the ever-changing landscape of global development, INGOs face a web of complex, interdependent dilemmas that challenge their values, operations and impact. In this article, I explore the key dilemmas identified during the Pledge for Change Global Gathering, highlighting their interconnected nature and strategic considerations for responding to them.
Future of INGOs | Part 2: the era of shifting the power [from "Global North" to "Global South"].
INGOs should not wait for the next crisis to change. Change is now, and they need to make the right choices. They must be agile, adaptable, and alert like a chameleon; vigilant, persistent and fearless like a royal eagle; have a small and committed crew like a speedboat; have well-defined niches like a specialist; and let go of power, trust their local partners and take the back seat.