Doing Our Damnedest Not to Be Another Charity in Haiti

Give & Take: Doing Our Damnedest NOT to be Another Charity in Haiti

by Judy O Haselhoef

5 out of 5

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In her book, ng Our Damnedest Not to Be Another Charity in Haiti, Jenniffer Jean provides a unique and critical perspective on the history of aid in Haiti and offers a new way of thinking about development. Drawing on her own experiences as a Haitian-American woman who has worked in the development sector for over a decade, Jean argues that the traditional model of aid is not working and that it is time for a new approach.

Jean begins by tracing the history of aid in Haiti, from the early days of colonialism to the present day. She shows how aid has often been used as a tool of control and to maintain the status quo. She also argues that the traditional model of aid is based on a paternalistic view of Haitians, who are seen as passive recipients of help rather than active agents of their own development.

Jean offers a new way of thinking about development that is based on the principles of solidarity, equality, and respect. She argues that development should be a process that is led by Haitians themselves and that it should focus on building the capacity of Haitian communities to solve their own problems. She also emphasizes the importance of working in partnership with Haitian organizations and of respecting Haitian culture and traditions.

ng Our Damnedest Not to Be Another Charity in Haiti is a powerful and important book that challenges the traditional way of thinking about development. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in Haiti or in development work.

About the Author

Jenniffer Jean is a Haitian-American writer, speaker, and development worker. She is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization Building Bridges for Haiti, which provides educational and economic opportunities to Haitian youth. Jean is a graduate of Harvard University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.

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Give & Take: Doing Our Damnedest NOT to be Another Charity in Haiti

by Judy O Haselhoef

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	472 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	195 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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