Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear. Alvin Adams on attitude
Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure. Alvin Adams on failure
Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help. Alvin Adams on power