Who should have the most say in how aid is used: the countries giving the aid or the communities receiving it?
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You can't help a community without actually listening to them
I believe that the communities receiving aid
should have the most say in how it is used . Even though donor countries are the ones giving the money , they don't live there and they don't see the daily struggles of the people. Giving aid should be about respect , not just money . If a donor decides to spend millions on a project that doesn't fit the local culture or needs that basically wasted . The people in these communities are the real experts on their own lives. When we let them lead , the aid actually works because it solves the problems they care about most.
I know that some people say donors should keep the control to make sure the money is safe from corruption. I accept that, but i think you can't build a better world without trust . If we always keep control these communities will stay dependent on us instead of becoming independent. If you were the one in need, would want someone to just hand you what they thought was best Or would you want them to sit down and listen you first?
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