What do you see when you look at the poor? Do you see someone helpless, in need of your pity and help? Or do you see someone with innate capacity and worth, with something to give? An important aspect of charity work is seeing the client as an active participant in his or her own […]
What role do relationships play in effective charity work? How can you know the best way to help clients in need? Is it possible to participate in charity work that truly empowers the poor rather than trapping them in dependency? We'll answer these questions and more as we explore the driving philosophy behind True Charity. […]
Perhaps the ultimate aim of charitable work is to see the poor empowered and flourishing. While these goals are certainly noble and worthwhile, they are impossible without Freedom-- the 6th Mark of Effective Charity. The poor are often trapped in a cycle of bondage, whether that be financial, psychological, or otherwise. Their freedom to choose […]
How can I know if my charity is actually helping the poor-- or hurting them? Why is it essential to see a client as not just a "charity case" but rather someone with unique ability and capacity with something to give? How can I ensure that my charity work is truly empowering to the poor, […]
