There's no doubt about it: human beings are complex. From our intricate bodily systems, to our nuanced emotions, to our precise likes and dislikes and unique personality traits, humans are a profound display of detailed complexity. But why does that matter? How can we harness the varying personalities, capacities, and talents of people to foster […]
UPDATE: This class is full! Keep an eye out for our next quarterly mentorship training. For those living in chronic poverty, the root need is not for material things-- rather, so often the root need is for relationships. Indeed, research has shown that the poor tend to be disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and community, […]
You've got the vision, the heart, and the hands ready to work to bring hope and healing to those experiencing poverty in your community. That's the easy part-- now, how do you help donors and stakeholders also catch this vision? After all, good work needs a good team behind it in order to succeed! How […]
For those living in chronic poverty, the root need is not for material things-- rather, so often the root need is for relationships. Indeed, research has shown that low-income people tend to be disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and community, wreaking havoc on their health and stability. This suggests that perhaps the foremost act of […]
Meaningful relationships that lead to life change are key on the path out of poverty. That sounds great in theory, but what do authentic relationships look like in the day-to-day? How can we transition from surface level chat to deep conversations about the things that matter? What tools and practical measures can be implemented to […]
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are outrageously wealthier than an average Haitian man or woman. He is sitting right now on a pile of large rocks in the hot sun, chipping them into smaller rocks with the hope to sell them as gravel. She is carrying 40 pounds […]
All our lives, we're told to dream: dream of the future, dream of a better world, dream of possibilities. And while hopeful imagination can be good, at some point it must transition to a vision to have any shot at becoming reality. A vision is a dream with structure and a plan. With a well-thought […]
When it comes to effective poverty resolution, the compassionate poverty fighter needs to keep one phrase at the forefront of his mind: "Challenge develops." This is true in every area of life—manageable challenge, whether learning to crawl as a baby, taking a difficult college test, or completing a major project at work sharpens and refines […]
Essential Questions: What is the difference between charity inspired by compassion versus compulsion? What has been the effect of government poverty alleviation programs on the poverty rate? What is subsidiarity and how is it relevant to charity work? When it comes to a diamond rings or a Van Gogh, authenticity is of the utmost importance. […]
Underlying every healthy family, every flourishing community, and every prosperous society is a common thread-- thriving relationships. Without this crucial component, the building blocks necessary to move the poor from merely surviving to thriving crumble. How can we restore these crucial relationships to wholeness, characterized by trust, generosity, and accountability? Join True Charity Initiative for […]
