Corbett Steve Fikkert Brian Perkins John Platt David
When Helping Hurts PB
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802409980
- author:
- Corbett Steve Fikkert Brian Perkins John Platt David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Moody Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.7 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
When Helping Hurts: A Proven Approach to Poverty Alleviation This influential book challenges traditional approaches to poverty alleviation and offers a fresh perspective on how to help those in need. By exploring the root causes of poverty, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert argue that it's not just about providing financial support, but also about empowering individuals to take control of their own lives. The authors examine past development efforts that have often unintentionally undermined the people they were trying to help, highlighting the need for a more sustainable approach. Instead, they propose strategies that focus on helping the poor to empower themselves, leading to lasting change from within outwards.