It is a difficult time for Africans in Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Yemen. Drought and war are threatening 20 million lives. Many Poverty, Inc. viewers are wondering, what is the right thing to do in this situation. There are no easy answers to such a tragedy. First, those who are putting their lives on the line to address it should be commended for their initiative; just as important, they should arm themselves with principles gleaned from the past.
Should I donate to World Vision?
There's no such thing as a good orphanage.
An interview with a Haitian peanut butter entrepreneur
Last month, 61 NGOs signed "An Open Letter to the USDA and USAID on planned peanut shipment to Haiti" and begun an internet firestorm. This is a sign of progress. We'd like to add a Haitian voice to the discussion.
Visiting orphanages is bad for kids (and other lessons from the making of Poverty, Inc.)
"This land is not for sale."
Speaking on a panel called "Growth Markets, Development Opportunities: Africa & the Middle East" this evening at the MIT World Real Estate Forum at the MIT Media Lab, Accra-based real estate Carlo Matta of Laurus Development Partners explained the pervasive challenge of land title ambiguity dampening economic activity in countries like Ghana.
Poverty, Inc. now available on DVD and On-Demand!
Poverty, Inc. is now available on Amazon, Amazon On-Demand, iTunes, and other platforms.