Don’t think everyone is (or should be) the same We often think that our Friends are basically exactly the same as us, except poorer and with a funny language. Different cultures do have different values, and different economies do give rise to very different situations. Worldview is a large topic for a different day, but… Continue reading Don’t think…
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3 Common Development Mistakes
Sphere ( http://www.sphereproject.org/ ) is a set of minimal standards for humanitarian responses. Sphere points out (among other things) that many attempts at assistance run into unintended consequences. The following are three common mistakes to avoid when helping Friends. Doing What They Can Do Themselves One of the most common mistakes made by short-term visitors… Continue reading 3 Common Development Mistakes
Introduction
This was originally posted 4 July, 2014. It was migrated to the new system on 14 July, 2016. Congratulations! If you are reading this, you’re probably considering a trip to visit some of the wonderful people who live in the two-thirds of the world not commonly referred to as “developed”. And you’re probably not intending… Continue reading Introduction
Visiting Friends 