Speaking Value: Exploring human value through language and communication.
Speaking Value: Exploring human value through language and communication.
Bryon Lippincott
Episode 2: Breanna Randall - The Burden of Gratitude
27 minutes Posted Nov 9, 2021 at 12:18 pm.
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My guest for Episode 2 is Breanna Randall. Breanna has lived in Myanmar since 2015 (though she is currently unable to return to life in Myanmar since the military coup that took place in February 2021).

Breanna uses examples from the Burmese language to illustrate the challenges created by international charitable giving and international development for local communities who are expected to receive aid with gratitude. 

I hope this conversation challenges you to consider your personal experiences with giving and receiving and your understanding of the effects of charity on people and communities that often find themselves relegated to the role of the beneficiary or receiver.