Tag Archives: aid

From Volunteer-Run to Grass Roots

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

How do you judge an organization? Is it solely on the merits of its programs; the effectiveness of its field staff; the quality of its donor outreach? Well, ideally. But a name goes a long way. If a program helps … Continue reading →

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Slow Progress, Instant Results

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Is Liberia a success story? A few weeks ago, I was at a party with a bunch of development and aid people, when Liberia came up in conversation. Everyone seemed to agree that President Sirleaf has taken Liberia from a … Continue reading →

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Good Aid

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

The images are horrifying, surreal, and tragic. In the last week, Japan has dealt with massive earthquakes, tsunamis, and, now, nuclear catastrophe. This video artfully captures the destruction, and the aftermath, of life-changing events: Aftermath – The Japanese Tsunami from … Continue reading →

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