Writing & Editing

Creative communications for NGOs
& the development sector

Australian Embassy in Laos Facebook page - social media support

I work with development agencies and non-government organisations (NGOs) to create content for a range of strategic communications needs.

I'm a published writer, editor, website designer, communications strategist, SEO copywriter, and social media manager.

Phew.

I’m also a communications specialist with the UN.

ITC EAC Markup brochures 2020 - Content editing and proofing

I've lived in developing countries for most of my life, and have worked in communications across development agencies, government, NGOs, and businesses.

I’ve worked on projects in Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

I can help your organisation optimise your website, engage with your audiences, build your social media strategically, and detangle the jargon.

I provide creative solutions and strategies to your communications issues. 

Work with a communications specialist who understands development.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) engaged Lilani as a copywriter and content editor for a marketing support programme with coffee producers in East Africa.

The deliverables were great! Thanks to Lilani’s efforts, we produced a practical social media guide, which is accessible to thousands of small coffee farmers around the world.
— Abdelbasset Boulelouah, Adviser, E-commerce Development, ITC

Does your organisation need…

  • Edited and proofed reports and website content

  • Brand narratives and marketing materials

  • Communications strategy or planning framework

  • Jargon-free, succinct and professional writing

  • Engaging articles, blog posts and online content

  • Social media strategy and management

  • Someone who can translate development jargon into clear, appealing content

...? Then we should talk!

Development communications services

  • Clear, jargon-free, and succinct content writing

  • Brand narratives and marketing materials

  • SEO website content

  • Editing and proofing reports, publications, and assessments

  • Engaging blog posts and online content

  • Website and content audits

  • SEO planning and keyword research

  • Social media strategy and posts

  • Website strategy and planning

  • Website design and development

  • Technical website support and updates

  • Communication strategy and planning frameworks

  • Capacity building for locally engaged staff

Lilani has helped us develop the right language and positioning for products originating in Africa and the Pacific and toward an audience of commercial buyers, and the funders of our projects.
— James Howe, Senior Advisor, Branding and E-commerce, International Trade Centre