I may sound skeptical about development work; I've had many generous offers from people at home to help me 'make a difference' here that I have refused, and possibly offended people. I have just come from a meeting that has provided the perfect example for you as to why I cannot just take money or items and contribute to 'developing' Ghana...
A well meaning NGO donated $200K for supplies to a very poor district for a new maternal health program. Four years later the supplies are collecting dust in the warehouse. Why? The district still has only two midwives - who were last trained in 1995.
A perfect example of how money can be mis-spent. and quickly. My meeting is about how to identify needs, and where to be most effective. Sometimes with so many problems, so many shortages, it is hard to prioritise and programs can be directed in the wrong area (as shown). This new move is positive, and needed, a good step forward.
Back to it!
A well meaning NGO donated $200K for supplies to a very poor district for a new maternal health program. Four years later the supplies are collecting dust in the warehouse. Why? The district still has only two midwives - who were last trained in 1995.
A perfect example of how money can be mis-spent. and quickly. My meeting is about how to identify needs, and where to be most effective. Sometimes with so many problems, so many shortages, it is hard to prioritise and programs can be directed in the wrong area (as shown). This new move is positive, and needed, a good step forward.
Back to it!
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| What do you want me to do with that? |
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