Foreign Aid Projects: Are their impacts sustainable and effective?

Science North Science Cafés

Do well-meaning foreign aid NGO projects really have a long-lasting positive impact in the communities they are trying to help? What are the factors behind successful projects, and how can you ensure that your aid is really helping? Come hear the stories of local representatives of foreign aid initiatives, and join the discussion of what works to effect change.

Panelists included:

Carissa MacLennan
Director of Education and Youth Engagement, Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Jason Vaillancourt
Student and active member of the Health Promotion project, Laurentian University

David Wiwchar
Teacher and vice-principal, Lively Secondary School

Lori Adams
Coordinator, Sudbury Minga for Masaai

Moderator: Ashley Larose
Staff Scientist, Science North