NGO
6 pieces
New York Times Essay: First One Orphan, Then Many More
New York, N.Y. The United States has plenty of affluent do-gooders who are taken with the idea that with their experience and creativity they could harness expertise and…
Viewpoint: Did I Donate to a Bad Charity?
Greenwich, CT. Have you ever felt that nagging question: Did I donate to a bad charity???? The short answer is probably not. This question came up because a good friend s…
Eyewitness: A New Dawn in the Philippines thru PREDA Boys' Home
Olongapo, Philippines. The Jeepney’s engine is roaring up the streets that tie up the hills of Olongapo. I am commuting to the PREDA Boys’ Home – a Social and Human Devel…
Fifty Lessons Learned from a Decade of Service in International Development
New York, N.Y. I recently had the honor of addressing the Fellows of the New York City New Leaders Council (NLC) as part of their 2010 Institute. Other presenters include…
Fifty Lessons Learned from Decade in International Development
New York, N.Y. The purpose of the symposium was to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs. Mark Green 's former campaign staffer Kei…
U.N. Blue Helmets from Sri Lanka Come to Our Assistance in Haiti
Leogane, Haiti. Another early day here in Leogane, Haiti - epicenter of the earthquake - for our international NGO post-disaster relief team. I brief the team over breakf…