Garrett Mason

HCD Specialist @Pactworld, learner, educator, mobilizer, status quo challenger, optimist, #RPCV #ABCD #HCD #designthinking #socimpact #communitydevelopment

[Pact @PactWorld]

⭐️This #AfricaDay, we're excited to share how we're unlocking the potential of West African innovators to solve challenges due to #COVID19: https://t.co/emrLnfgqmA

[Pact @PactWorld]

#SIDWConference roundtable: Stop Calling Me Poor

Damage is done by failing to recognize the enormous assets and strengths that communities have. Join us for a discussion on the six types of assets that are found in every community and how we can utilize them in our work.

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

https://t.co/am3LwOCKHO

[Pact @PactWorld]

We recently held a three-day, global virtual #hackathon to develop programmatic solutions to #Covid19, bringing together 90+ participants from 18 countries! Learn more about the fantastic ideas that came out of our first-ever Pact-a-thon >>> https://t.co/1s8DFEvWWi #innovation

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

So proud to be part of @PactWorld & the #innovation team! Check out our article on how we have been helping to generate and share ideas and resources from around the globe to adapt our programs and respond to #COVID19.

https://t.co/GNHqgv9Ai7

#globaldev #HCD #covidresponse

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

If you are in #Colorado and are able to #volunteer, here is an easy way to sign up to #help #support your local community.

https://t.co/UskHp23vyc

#covid19 #coronavirus

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

https://t.co/NnzlAClCyT

[Pact @PactWorld]

We stand with #health workers around the world who continue to do their jobs amid #COVID19, putting themselves at risk to help others and save lives. #thankyou

[Pact @PactWorld]

Around the world, our 6,000+ staff are working for a future free from gender inequality. This #InternationalWomensDay join us in celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness against bias and taking action for #equality. #IWD2020 #EachForEqual #pactpromise

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

#Educators, please take a few minutes to read this very thoughtful article from @wrldleadership about the #coronavirus and #riskmanagement for #schools. #experientiallearning #travel https://t.co/UIPeslvqjS

[mwihaki muraguri @mwihaki254]

“Development” can not be delivered to people. Changed mindsets is what allows people to decide on what opportunity and progress looks like for them. Focus on that - seeding a different outlook to life. Ppl know what they need and want to change their lives.#ShiftThePower

[Jenny Hodgson @hodgsonjj]

There is even a write-up of "The Story Behind the Well: a case study of successful community development" - shows how important strong, locally-led process is if you really want to #ShiftThePower @KCDF #KCDFLaunch https://t.co/cBnzOD8ZII

[InterAction @InterActionOrg]

"The solutions to the problems we are trying to solve in the field are sometimes right in front of us. We need to listen to the people on the ground." -Sean Callahan @CatholicRelief #interactionforum

[Root Change @RootChange]

"We've learned that we as development practitioners need to give up control" - Claudia Liebler in an honest conversation with @CommunityLedDev about Social Labs this am https://t.co/wDNJfTIIvZ

[Michelle Risinger @Risinger_HCD]

Check out this exciting new position underneath Pact's Transformation Lab! #socialinnovation #socialimpact @PactWorld https://t.co/bW11pAsf9o

[Michelle Risinger @Risinger_HCD]

Delighted to announce that Pact won the End - User Design Transformation award at the 2019 Design Thinking conference in Austin, Texas!! @PactWorld #designthinking #socialinnovation #humancentereddesign #socialimpact #transformation #designthinking2019

[Root Change @RootChange]

#RobertChambers has had a huge impact on RC's #capacitydevelopment work. In this brief segment he introduces his new book,which argues against mechanistic donor procedures & favors participatory approaches that embrace love&trust. @IDS_UK #globaldev https://t.co/iwzHM8KPv3

[CorpsAfrica @CorpsAfrica]

🌍 Develop personally and professionally while giving back to your country. Become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer! Now seeking motivated young leaders from Morocco, Senegal, Rwanda, and Malawi for 1 year of training + local service. More info: https://t.co/ZZi4pvEtPL. Deadline: May 3rd!

[Garrett Mason @GarrettWMason]

Interested in supporting young leaders in #grassroots community development? Come out to "@CorpsAfrica in Focus" - a #NYC #gala #photo auction on April 25 featuring #photographs by volunteers (as well as a few of mine too) :) @penumbranyc @NBA #worldtravelpics #travelphotography

[Root Change @RootChange]

“Community led approaches have the potential to rebalance power and align donor, civil society and community priorities.” Learn about approaches that put local people & institutions in charge of their own development in @globalfundcf’s latest report. #ShiftThePower