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Ethics in Evaluation
As an evaluator, I am always amazed at the things that inspire my work. One of the things I have learned during my time at Mellow Parenting and Save the Children UK is maintaining ethical practices in evaluation. Ethics is a big word in the data space, and it is worth the attention. Ethical application…
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We want you!
Dear Women, The African Women in Evaluation Network (AfWEN) is a community of African women in the evaluation field (aspiring and professionals), dedicated to building human resource capacity for evaluation, supporting each other in overcoming career challenges and exchanging ideas on how to thrive in the sector. Criteria for membership: 1. You must be an…
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Mistakes
On this beautiful sunny day, as I find myself in a charming spot somewhere in the North of England, my thoughts drift to the essence of life. The warmth of the sun and the peaceful surroundings inspire a deeper reflection—not just on the length of our days, but on how well we live them. While…
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What do you bring to the table?
These past few days, I have found myself reflecting on the nature of human relationships, particularly how our relationships serve us or fulfil a particular purpose. Whether you like it or not this is a sentiment that resonates deeply with many of us, as we navigate the complexities of life and the relationships that define…
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Pouring Fuel
Over the years as an introvert, I have always found myself in small circles. hiding away and doing the most away from the spotlight and the noise. That is not to say I do not love people. I do. However, I do not perform optimally when I am in a crowd and with lots of…
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A little back story..
What do you do? I have a 9-5 where I work as an Evaluation and Learning Lead in the UK. I inspire girls and young women through SmartHer’s work as well. What did you want to be when you were little and why? I always wanted to work in the development and humanitarian sector. My mum strongly influenced my career decisions.…
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Long walk to Kirkedge.
Sometime in June, I did one of the toughest things I had ever done. My local church held a pilgrimage to the monastery as part of events to celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The pilgrimage included a walk, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Mass. I am not one to go on long…
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The Science Behind Risk-Taking: How to Train Your Brain to Be More Adventurous
Today, we’re delving into the thrilling realm of neuroscience, where the brain’s love affair with adrenaline and uncertainty takes centre stage. Picture this: your brain, a daring daredevil in a lab coat, ready to bungee jump into the exhilarating abyss of risk-taking behaviour. But fear not, dear readers, for this adventure comes with a twist…
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This February, productivity is the word.
How are you? A lot of the time, when we are asked, “How are you?” the response we give is “, I am fine”. The truth is we don’t want to bother the other person (s) with the challenges we are experiencing, or we are afraid to share, or we don’t want to be vulnerable…
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Changing your lens
It takes me about an hour to get to the office. It might seem like a long time, yes, it is quite some time, but honestly, I like to use that time to de-stress and mentally prepare myself for the day, and so most of the time, I am sitting on the bus, with my…
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