"Hello, Ned, and good day. Thanks for the update on USAID. Dr. Shah, I'm sure also appreciates your "vote" of confidence. It must be a daunting... challenge to step into a bureaucratic entity that speaks to good intentions, yet has to deal with the myriad political motivations and faulty benchmarks of "standard practice" government. As well, I sense the challenge you possibly face, in staying on point, creating / implementing goals, proper and honest monitoring, while also desirous of positively..."moreless

"Hello, Ned, and good day. Thanks for the thorough update on conditions on the ground where WFP has provided the implementation and long-term support... of communities' water and sanitation needs. This is truly awesome stuff in terms of achievement and sustainability. As well, kudos to the model of applying monitoring techniques that are independent and honest. I'm becoming a bigger fan / promoter of WFP everyday!!! All best, James"moreless

"Ned, This is a powerful story and template for furthering the goal of Water for ALL People. I agree with the simple, yet crucial premise of taking... responsibility for one's life, rather than becoming dependent on the charitable actions & decisions of others. As well, removing the WFP logos-- staying in the background-- from the effort is quite impressive, unique in the NGO / non-profit space, and honorable. It provides another template for ways to consciously help people elevate their own..."moreless

"Ned, I so appreciate your message on the "misguided debate," and the solution-based ideas that bring true long-term sustainable sanitation to those... who lack. I know many people with good intentions, that point their charitable dollars towards "worthy" causes. Yet, the gesture to help the less fortunate ends there; awareness of how those $$ are utilized is assumed to be positive. Good marketing by the non-profit covers that curiosity, as you so well describe. I did a radio show last night..."moreless