Out of the Best Books Doing Small Things With Great Love by Sharon Eubank
Sep 22, 2025
Sharon Eubank emphasizes the impact of small humanitarian actions right in our own communities. She shares her experience in Sri Lanka, highlighting the challenges of misplaced aid. Eubank advocates for buying local and using community relationships to make a tangible difference. She offers practical advice on how individuals can provide consistent and culturally sensitive support. It's a hopeful reminder that even small acts can contribute significantly to alleviating larger global issues.
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Power Of Being Locally Present
- Sharon recalls the 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami scene where she felt powerless amid devastated families at the train wreck site.
- A local driver, Shanta, connected with people through play and conversation, showing the power of being present and known.
Local Power Outweighs Distant Intentions
- You are most powerful where you live because of consistent presence, language, and cultural understanding.
- Distant aid is limited by distance, time, security, and local knowledge.
Don't Ship Unrequested Goods
- Avoid sending unsolicited goods after disasters because donations can clog logistics and become unusable.
- Ask whether items are wanted and how they will be transported and distributed before collecting them.
