Friday, July 20, 2012

Making a Difference . . .

I have been somewhat "haunted" by the Eric Hoffer quote that says, "A good idea becomes a cause, turns into a business, and ends up a scam."

I feel a strong ethical commitment to assure that HBI is not just another "industrial-not-for-profit" organization. I feel driven to continuously evaluate and question how HBI can continue to make a difference and support communities as their strive for a new future. I am committed to assure that we build bridges of partnership and alliance . . . and, not become just another organization whose focus is sustaining the status-quo.

The HBI philosophical approach is to assure that in-country, on-the-ground, NGOs have the resources they need to better serve the people and communities they work with. Our focus is on working with the most marginalized communities and individuals. Our hope is to motivate and inspire more people to action.

The challenge we face is staying true to these goals and the philosophical focus that drives our actions without becoming consumed by our need to grow and build an even more robust organizational infrastructure.

Yes, I am a bit "haunted" (maybe that is too strong a term) by the Hoffer quote - and I am extremely motivated to assure that our little NGO is using all of our resources to there greatest extent. I, and the HBI team, are fully committed to continuously evaluate our purpose, our goals and our focus.

Our challenge is to remember that the reason we started, the soul (not a typo) purpose of our NGO is to make a difference in the lives of people living in marginalized situations and circumstances through collaboration.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

New Blog and New HBI Website

For those loyal followers who are wondering what has happened with the HBI Blogspot . . . we moved to a new website and Blog. Check-out all of our new adventure posts at: http://hbint.org/category/hbi-news-blog/

Please scroll down to the middle of the webpage and click on the section entitled "Latest HBI News and Blog." And, a very big thank you for your continued support.