i just finished the blue sweater and recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in international development. it is not a book which details all the problems of the world and leaves you depressed, nor does it paint a picture that going overseas with good intentions results in groundbreaking change instead, it is one that details the harsh realities of development and details the depths of the sacrifices that Jacqueline Novogratz's passions took her in her quest to seek justice.
Favourite lines/lessons:
...what is important is that individuals bring what they do best to the world.
...we need more people with tangible skills to contribute to building solutions that work for the poor.
Just start, don't wait for perfection. Just start and let the work teach you.
i don't think i need to expand on any of these because jacqueline says it best. it makes me think about the "thing" renjie, ruby, nick and i are working on and it gets me so excited. we're on the right track team.
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- Kristina Lugo
- I will be heading to Malawi through Emmanuel International for 2 months this summer 2009 after graduating from the Math Faculty at the University of Waterloo. I hope to combine my passion for math with my desire to help others to make a positive social impact. How? I'm not quite sure, but I think this trip will help me figure it out ;p
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