> In international development, it’s not enough to try to do good. The problem is "top down" or "trickle down" interventions/actions/programs. People who are n

> In international development, it’s not enough to try to do good. The problem is "top down" or "trickle down" interventions/actions/programs. People who are not in the same situation decide what is good and beneficial for others. It is arrogant and ineffective. We are now so accustomed to a model that says "people don't know what is good for them" that we accept it without question. Just ask yourself if you would like for someone to come from another culture and tell you what you want and need? Not to mention that there are values in those offers that may not be your own. I am not advocating that we walk up to a person and giving them something they want. I am advocating for an effective process that allows a community of people to say what is good for them.