They Come in the Name of Helping
Yesterday I stumbled upon an online film by Peter Brock, undergraduate student from Skidmore College (thanks to Peter Dietz who posting it on his blog on micro-philanthropy http://www.socialactions.com/about-micro-philanthropy).
Peter’s film no doubt correctly identifies some of the main issues in philanthropy and international development. The film is an interview with young people in Sierra Leone and their opinion of international philanthropy. In my view some of the key issues brought up that I am a firm believer in as well, are that:
·Respect and accountability is a two-way street!
·Dignity and personal involvement is key - the latter might appeal to all “New Philanthropists” out there.
·We all share a common humanity.
It is not about a top-down relationship, and it should not be about a “donor” and “beneficiary” relationship – it is relationships and interactions between real people, families and communities!
To watch the film “They Come in the Name of Helping” online go to http://www.baibureh.org/.
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on March 13th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Bettina,
Thank you for posting my film. Your blog looks fascinating and I like the title a lot.
Be well,
Peter Brock