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Can we find solutions to Design and
implementation of reciprocal relationships
Global Balancing Act….
Working Definition Reciprocity
Reciprocity:• A conceited effort to move from charity to justice (Jacoby, 1996)
• A two-way relationship as opposed to cursory or fragmented interactions dominated by one party
• Each party’s contribution is of equal value
Characteristics of Reciprocity
• Understand the importance of culture: organization, country of origins, community, mission/ value, etc
• Decision making is at all levels
• They have intended and unintended benefits
• Power and privilege are recognized, acknowledged and addressed
• Communication is a dialogue
• Resources are not just monetary
• Self-sustaining
Questions…
Are the relationships vice versa?
Are we following thru on the promises?
Are we doing no harm? What does that mean?
If we are doing research- is the information being shared back to the communities/ people in a useful manner?
Are we evaluating our process to learn what can be done better? And are we asking ourselves and partners the hard questions (race, class, gender, privilege, communication, etc)?
Questions… Are we hearing the voices from ALL stakeholders at ALL
levels- and are their thoughts, ideas, suggestions valued and incorporated?
Is the communication style appropriate for all parties?
‘Is the program going to find solutions to social problems
that will impact all people/ communities?’
Does any one ‘dominate’ the communication?
Are all parties involved in the planning of the program?