The book Damned Nations questions the belief that problems in developing countries must be solved through armed conflict.
Dr. Samantha Nutt has spent almost 20 years trying to help women and children in the world's most unstable regions, such as Somalia.
"I was 25 years old and given an opportunity to volunteer for Unicef for one dollar, and I was part of the evaluation team," said Dr. Nutt. "I was right across the country looking at people's health needs, and once I had seen war I couldn't go back."
She says charitable donations that appeal to emotion may not be for the best.
"The best type of development programs on the ground really focus on building skill, and resiliency of local partners and local communities," said Dr. Nutt.
"The proliferation of arms is one of the greatest threats to health and well-being in many countries around the world," she said.
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Dr. Nut is the founder of War Child Canada.
