Tag Archives: aid
When is aid just a (Band)Aid?: The many complications of doing good
I read this article in The Root recently about how the used-clothing industry (fueled in part by well-intentioned do-gooders donating old clothing to various organizations) is contributing to the decline of the textile and fashion industry in places like Africa. … Continue reading
Filed under Everyday Life, Politics/Current Events
Why are people so cruel?
Being a little cash-poor, I’ve been watching the massive flooding situation in Pakistan with alarm at the sluggish pace of aid. I was even more disheartened when I (foolishly) read the comments below that article. My God, I agree that … Continue reading
