As a long-time supporter of AEI, I have been incredibly impressed with the dedication of the staff in the U.S. (who work on an all-volunteer basis) and how communicative they are with AEI donors.  Each campaign they run is followed up with extensive reports, updates, and blog-postings from the programs they support. When I donate, I always feel confident that my donation is being used on the ground in Africa in the most effective way possible.