Where Did the Haiti Hurricane Aid Money Go?

After Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in October 2016, aid money was supposed to help restore communications. This episode follows the story of an emergency phone program and asks where the money went. In this episode you will hear: \- How Hurricane Matthew devastated southern Haiti and cut off communications \- How aid money moves through layers of contractors and subcontractors, and why each layer adds cost \- What went wrong on the ground in this account: undelivered phones, questionable distribution lists and weak network coverage \- Why speed and accountability pull against each other in disaster response \- Reforms aimed at fixing it: local partners, network-first emergency communications and community feedback Note: we could not confirm the specific program, audit or dollar figures in this episode in public USAID or Inspector General records. Treat it as a look at how aid can go wrong, not as a summary of a documented audit. Chapters: 0:00 Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti 1:31 The hurricane and the promise 4:31 The money trail 8:28 On the ground 11:29 Why the program collapsed 14:19 The aftermath 17:17 Lessons and reforms 20:20 The unconnected Books and resources from Peter Waitzman: Amazing Money Stories (true tales of greed, generosity, success and luck): https://geni.us/R7ef Fast Debt Payoff Guide: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1 Rethink How You See Money: https://geni.us/YljOz9 Money Is Factscinating: https://geni.us/LckBTAX Woodland Cents, best gift books that teach kids money, ages 3 to 7: https://link.amazon/B07yAAjZ2 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2hLQwSeYd8 Employers and organizations: ask about evaluation copies and the Expedition Money financial wellness program: https://www.expedition.money Contact us: https://www.expedition.money/contact-us As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links above are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not individualized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. #ForeignAid #Haiti #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #ad See how your net worth, savings rate and spending compare to people your age, in your city and in your job, free and anonymous, at Keeping Up: https://www.keepingup.com.