The Business of Humanitarian Aid with Ismail Safi | S4E6

<p></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Ismail Safi, Director of Programs in USA with 15 years of experience across 36 countries, having managed development portfolios worth over $250 million with USAID, the World Bank, and international NGOs,  to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of global charity work.</p><p>We go there: growing up in a refugee camp, refugees and economic migrants, where your donations actually end up, why admin costs differ, and whether cash donations are helping or hurting the people they&#39;re meant to serve. We also dig into how interntional NGOs provide aid in South Africa and what Americans really think about SA.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether your donation is making a difference or just funding a machine this conversation will challenge everything you assumed.</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br>00:00 Introduction<br>04:45 Immigration crisis<br>08:30 Growing up in a refugee camp<br>11:30 Economic migrants<br>18:15 The truth about humanitarian aid<br>22:00 How donations are spent<br>27:00 Admin cost vs program cost<br>38:00 Intentions behind donating<br>40:50 Cash donations<br>46:27 Penny Appeal USA in SA<br>57:20 What is the perception of SA in the USA<br>01:04:00 Spend time with the vulnerable communities<br>01:08:00 South Africa is in need</p><p>To extend the reach of our impactful content, kindly consider making a contribution or advertising with us. Your support helps us make a difference.</p><p><strong>Stay Connected &amp; Never Miss an Update</strong><br>Subscribe: Hit the &#39;Subscribe&#39; button and don&#39;t forget to ring the bell, ensuring you&#39;ll be the first to know when we upload fresh content.</p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong> Stay up-to-date and join the conversation on our social media platforms:<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindscapedpodcast" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mindscapedpodcast</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/MindScaped-Podcast-100088836350089/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/p/MindScaped-Podcast-100088836350089/</a></p><p>Prefer to listen? Follow the podcast on your favorite platform:<br>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mindscaped-podcast/id1721042067" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mindscaped-podcast/id1721042067</a><br>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6CBM2317ZJemHCXWIh0w4v" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6CBM2317ZJ