Alvin Adams

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and read more

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if read more

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, read more

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

In my experience, problems most frequently arise from those who report for television, with little field experience in your area read more

In my experience, problems most frequently arise from those who report for television, with little field experience in your area but an insatiable appetite for a sound bite.