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Scenario

Why Storytelling in Development Work Feels Like Exploitation

Every microfinance success story I write feels like I'm exploiting someone's vulnerability for donor dollars even when they consent to sharing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The commodification of personal struggles for institutional benefit creates moral discomfort even with consent.

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Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Microfinance — small loans and global poverty?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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