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Dec 2024
21m 46s

Localization in Action

UNICEF SBC
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How can we adapt SBC approaches to speak to the different cultures and languages of the people we serve? For example, what does human-centred design look like in Indigenous communities, where writing and drawing are uncommon modes of communication? In this episode we dig into one of SBC’s superpowers—to connect with communities, unearth local insights and dr ... Show More
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