WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? is a documentary film that explores why the charity given to Africa over the last five decades has been largely ineffective and often harmful.  The film tells the story of Brandon, Nicholas, Daniel and Tim Klein who travel across Africa in an attempt to understand one of the great problems of our time; the failure to end poverty.

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Frustrated with the options for helping in Africa?  We're working on a database of alternative charities, businesses, lobbying groups etc. that have a different vision of what it means to help in Africa.  Suggestions welcome.

 

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"Let Them Eat Cash: Can Bill Gates turn hunger into profit?"

 0 Comments - Add comment Written on 20-May-2009 by tklein
The June issue of Harper's Magazine features the article "Let Them Eat Cash: Can Bill Gates turn hunger into profit?" by Fredrick Kaufman.  It tells the story of the author's personal encounter with Bill Gates.  The author also investigates a new approach by the WFP (World Food Program), called "Purchase for Progress" (P4P).  Here is the linke to the Harpers website: http://harpers.org/archive/2009/06/0082533

Improving Accountability

 1 Comment - Add comment Written on 20-May-2009 by kleinpictures

World Vision along with partners Kinnovation Alliance (founded by Mark Smith) have some new technology that we think is worth sharing (we're not endorsing it). Let us know what you think...  http://www.sparkhs.com/


Rwanda President Paul Kagame Op-Ed

 0 Comments - Add comment Written on 18-May-2009 by kleinpictures
Great article in the Financial Times by Paul Kagame: At recent meetings of the Group of 20 and the International Monetary Fund, world leaders have gathered to discuss the global economic crisis. Unfortunately, it seems that many still believe they can solve the problems of the poor with sentimentality and promises of massive infusions of aid, which often do not materialise. We who live in, and lead, the world’s poorest nations are convinced that the leaders of the rich world and multilateral institutions have a heart for the poor. But they also need to have a mind for the poor. Read More




 

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