Brianna Brown

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Unfortunately, for many years nongovernment organizations working in Kibera have tended to operate on the basis of “quick fixes.” Frustrations set in because changes in individuals are not forthcoming as quickly as anticipated. Many of these organizations then either close down or move to other parts of the country, leaving people in a worse situation than they were before. In the process, individual and community lives have been devastated. It appears that many donors are willing to give to any venture as long as they see pictures of “dilapidated” Kibera….
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself
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