By Tim Hicks | Program Director, University of Oregon
"In May of this year, I expressed optimism about the further development of SACRENA as a reputable and accountable organization. Since then, we have had two students attempting to work as interns for SACRENA for 8 weeks. The organization has not been able to make the steps we had hoped for and seen as necessary. Based on our experience, we have concluded that the motivation by management to improve transparency and accountability is not there. Without that, it is impossible to measure the effectiveness of its activities nor track the use of donated funds.
"Though the director of the organization claims that it remains operational, the two adult volunteers and most if not all of the orphan boys working with the organization have left in frustration and have devoted their energy to the development of a new community youth organization.
"To sum up, unfortunately I can no longer recommend support for SACRENA as it is currently being managed. I am still in touch with the director and will report on any changes if they come to pass. As things stand now, I hear only words and no action. Without that action, I am not convinced that funds donated are being effectively and usefully managed."
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