Have you ever worked with Hmong people though? You can't apply something that isn't the mentality of the people you serve. This is the biggest reason why organizations are ineffective in our communities. Our people do not understand organizations. We have never functioned that way.
There are many problems with 18 Xeem. The root of the problem is imbedded in the minds of the elders. Huh, how so? The elders hold grudges for generations. Instead of resolving a solution, they wait until the other clan is at their mercy; then they unleash a history of allegations. In order for forgiveness, that other clan must make amend for what they have done wrong today plus that list of allegations.
Not to lose face, that clan pay their dues today and some of the alleged issues. Now that clan is lurking for a future moment when my clan is at fault. Then this cycle repeats.
Forgiveness is the main problem with Hmong people. 18 Xeem is attempting to address some of those issues; but guess who are in charge: the elders. This is just one of the many short-comings of 18 Xeem. The road to hell is always paved with good intentions~Succubus. The idea is good. The path where 18 Xeem is going is one that only a few will follow.