How does an audience perceive a story? At Arete, our expertise lies in creating narratives for charities, UN bodies, and foundations, through photography, videography, and journalism. Our work presents new perspectives and expands understanding around particular events or situations, and challenges more ingrained beliefs around social, cultural and religious issues. …

Around the world, 70% of those living on less than $2 a day are women and girls (UN Women). Although progress is being made in providing equal economic opportunities for women, the pace of change can seem frustratingly slow. …

Vlogging has emerged as a highly influential form of content creation. As digital sharing platforms have come and gone, innovative formats have come in and out of vogue. But vlogging has endured and appears to be a permanent fixture in the shifting world of media formats. …

To create the image above, we asked an AI art generator to produce an authentic, ethical image. The expert storytelling agency for NGOs, UN bodies and charities, Arete is built on the power of storytelling to make a positive impact on the world. Photography forms a large part of what…

The one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine brought the crisis back to the forefront of public attention. But even in the case of Europe’s worst war since 1945, levels of public interest are limited. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, many feared a swift and decisive Russian victory…

With globalisation, the availability of information, and heightened awareness of social and ecological issues, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become ingrained in most brands and there is a widespread belief that corporations have a responsibility to society, for example by engaging in or supporting ethically oriented practices. Arete is the…

“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.” – Walt Disney Arete is the expert storytelling agency for NGOs, UN bodies and foundations — we tell stories that make a…

When the deluge of monsoon rains first hit Pakistan in mid-June, there was a disturbing feeling that the floods, which have plagued the country over the past two decades, would return. …

It has been one year since the U.S withdrew from its 20 year presence in Afghanistan, the Afghan government collapse and the Taliban seizure of power in Kabul. …