My Nonprofit Reviews
RobertP
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Review for Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy, Pasadena, CA, USA
There are very few organizations that address fundamental problems. Most fix symptoms, like an aspirin fixes a headache. Food First approaches the basic problems that cause human hardship and social unrest. And they point out that even well intentioned programs can cause harm when they are implemented without an understanding of the basic problems.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've followed the predictions of Food First and watched how some of the unpleasant things have come true. I've also observed how their work has promoted small enterprises such as Fair Trade coffee, etc., and helped stabilize communities.
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Role: Donor & I've volunteered on several non profit groups in various fields.
