Twinning Faith and Development

"Twinning Faith and Development documents the operation of a project in which two Catholic churches - one in the US and one in Haiti - partner to spur development in Haiti. Little is known about the functioning of grassroots initiatives led by those without formal training or professional experience in conventional development, even though these direct linkages between citizens in the global north and south are becoming prominent and important channels for international development. More than 330 parishes alone in North America currently work with parish "sisters" in Haiti through partnerships called "twinning."" "Hefferan explores development as it is conceived, designed and implemented by those outside the conventional aid industry, those not considered to be development experts. She looks at both twinning's failings and its possibilities as an alternative to conventional development practices."--Jacket.