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What does it mean?
Bush thanks recipients for work that changed children's lives from despair to hope for the future.
In plain terms
Your work helped children stop wanting to die and start planning to live.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge specific impacts on human lives to validate service.

Where it applies

  • award ceremonies
  • fundraising events
  • volunteer recognition

Putting it to work

  • recognize volunteers
  • thank donors
  • highlight success stories

Questions to consider

  • What makes aid effective?
  • How do we measure hope?

Another view

It generalizes the success of aid without noting systemic limitations.

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