Carine Umuhumuza

Carine Umuhumuza @CarineUmu

Carine Umuhumuza is a former associate director of communications at Devex, where she wrote about the latest trends, tips, and insights on media and communications for the global development community. Previously, Carine led digital initiatives at Devex for development agencies, major corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises.

Latest Articles

On Message: Behind the handle @nature_org

On Message: Behind the handle @nature_org

over 6 years ago // On Message

In Behind the Handle, Devex talks to the heads of social media at organizations working toward the SDGs. Here, we sit down Matthew Whatley and Lindsay Mineo at The Nature Conservancy, known on social media as @nature_org.

Webinar: Communicators, here's how to talk about gender

Webinar: Communicators, here's how to talk about gender

over 6 years ago // On Message

How can organizations working in the gender space engage global audiences in culturally relevant and sensitive ways? Devex's talks gender communications in this digital event.

On Message: Communications in the Trump era

On Message: Communications in the Trump era

over 6 years ago // On Message

Donald Trump has made Twitter akin to his press office — firing off often dangerous rhetoric about global development challenges. What does this mean for communicators working to progress awareness on these issues?

On Message: Sisonke Msimang on how to 'shake things up' in your communications

On Message: Sisonke Msimang on how to 'shake things up' in your communications

over 6 years ago // On Message

South African author Sisonke Msimang is convinced that aid stories can be told in more authentic ways. Devex speaks to her about her call-to-action for development communicators.

On Message: Aid in China, interview with AIIB communications lead

On Message: Aid in China, interview with AIIB communications lead

over 6 years ago // On Message

As head of communications at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Laurel Ostfield spends a lot of her time correcting misunderstandings about the bank. Devex spoke to her about the challenges she's faced.

On Message: How development tropes have failed us

On Message: How development tropes have failed us

over 6 years ago // On Message

Are advocacy and global development storytelling fit for today's informed reader? In a world where authentic stories are more important than ever, it's time to reexamine what role development tropes still play.

On Message: Behind the handle @ICRC

On Message: Behind the handle @ICRC

almost 7 years ago // On Message

In our series, On Message, Devex talks to the heads of social media at organizations, foundations, and companies working toward the SDGs. Here, we sit down with Siane Monreal, a global social media manager at ICRC.

On Message: 'Brave,' a new film on girl's education

On Message: 'Brave,' a new film on girl's education

almost 7 years ago // On Message

This year, Hollywood has put a welcome spotlight on the stories of vulnerable populations of young women: domestic workers in Mexico, rural entrepreneurs in India, and now, a young Somali refugee pursuing an education in one of the most challenging environments — a refugee camp.

On Message: UNHCR's Melissa Fleming on changing the refugee narrative

On Message: UNHCR's Melissa Fleming on changing the refugee narrative

almost 7 years ago // On Message

UNHCR communications head Melissa Fleming wants to see a shift in the existing refugee narrative. Devex speaks to Fleming about the communications strategy UNHCR will pilot at the end of this month.

On Message: An audio moment for development

On Message: An audio moment for development

almost 7 years ago // On Message

Audio is the new black. With the growing popularity of podcasts, NGOs are using the medium to tell to provide new windows into the work they do around the world. Devex takes a look at the trend and how NGOs can enter the space.