Archive for November, 2009
How to get involved in aid
Monday, November 30th, 2009
I’ve had two requests recently to provide information on how to develop quality international aid programs and have been invited to speak on making a difference at a college volunteer center. These requests are not surprising given the popularity of…
Interesting posts and articles – Oct. 15 – 21
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Interesting blog posts and articles from the previous week.
Isn't it ironic
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
In Thailand before the influx of missionaries and other foreigners most children went around naked until puberty and after that young women wore only a sarong around their waist. In many rural villages today old women still go around with…
The Allure of the Quick Fix
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
This is an edited version of an earlier post.
“Hit the ground running”
As a Crisis Corps Volunteer (part of the US Peace Corps) I was sent back to Thailand to help with the tsunami recovery efforts. In…
Interesting articles and posts – Nov. 8 – 14
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Asia: Breastfeeding more crucial in emergencies – IRIN – Looks at problems caused by donated formula after a disaster and the difficulty of stopping baby formula donations when so many actors are involved in disaster relief
Interesting articles and blogs – Nov. 1 – 7
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
A round up of interesting news articles and blog posts from the past week.
If they don't provide information in writing – don't give
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
The phone solicitation
I received a phone solicitation today from an organization informing me that they will be in my neighborhood next week collecting used clothes and household goods for their organization. I’m always wary of phone solicitations because often…
