about dev
whydev.org is a platform for every one interested in discussing a diverse range of topics from international development and foreign aid to career advice and morality. whydev.org provides a collaborative and participatory platform for individuals passionate about global issues. It also provides a way to communicate ideas, opinions, knowledge, doubts, questions and creativity so that we can take a collaborative and critical approach to everything we do in life.
The vision.
- Participation: there is a knowledge and participation deficit across the development space, which undervalues the incredibly diverse and deep experiences, knowledge and perspective of students, graduates and young professionals. whydev.org allows you to contribute to development through participation in a community of practice.
- Community of Practice: through a continuing engagement with peers, friends and colleagues, whydev.org facilitates the building of a community of practice, which is critical, reflexive and engaged. It also offers a great opportunity to network with other students, graduates, professionals and organisations from across the globe.
- Education: there is an urgent need to supplement and continue our education and learning for development. Contributing and participating in whydev.org allows you to remain critically engaged in current issues and perspectives.
The offer.
whydev.org enables you to lend your voice and energy to development issues and to continue your education and learning around development. In particular, we encourage you to not only join the discussions and find employment opportunities, but also to submit written posts on topics of interest and relevance to you.
- Write Dev – Contribute your own written article on a topic or issue related to international development
- Work Dev – Explore job and volunteer opportunities available in the field
- Learn Dev – Find materials and courses online to support your learning and professional development
- Read Dev – Read original articles from our contributors and get involved in the debate
- Watch Dev – Watch presentations, campaigns and documentaries in our multimedia library
- Listen Dev - Listen to a range of podcasts from those in the know
The team.
*The views and opinions expressed by authors on this site do not necessarily represent those of the organisations they work for.
Brendan Rigby (follow @bjrigby circle +Brendan Rigby)
Chief Editor and Manager
Brendan studied his BA (ancient history & archaeology), Bachelor of Teaching at the University of Sydney and completed an MA in Development Studies at the University of NSW. He has interned with the Centre for Refugee Research in India and volunteered at ActionAid Australia and Football United. Brendan was a Senior Researcher and Project Manager in the Learning & Teaching at Macquarie University. He works as an Education Officer with UNICEF in Tamale, Ghana. You can check out his other whydev project, whyeducate, which explores education and development.
Weh Yeoh (follow @wmyeoh circle +Weh Yeoh)
Sub-editor and Communications Manager
Weh is a professionally trained physiotherapist who has completed a MA in Development Studies at the University of NSW. He has a diverse background, having spent years travelling through remote parts of Asia, volunteering in an orphanage and adult shelter for people with disabilities in Vietnam, and studying Mandarin in Beijing. Apart from public hospital and private practice experience as a physiotherapist, he has also interned with the Centre for Refugee Research in India. With experience in the NGO sector both in Australia and internationally in China, through Handicap International, he hopes to combine his interest in development and passion for visiting far-flung destinations in the future.
Founding members.
Brendan Rigby, Weh Yeoh, Ellie Wong, Stuart Meney, and Sam Porter
Logo design.
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