Philanthropy
Plus a Change
Three basic problems with philanthropy's attempts to address the issue of persistent poverty in this country.
Tag: Poverty
Understanding why people are poor and innovative ways to alleviate poverty
Philanthropy
Poor People or Poverty: Charity or Government
Nonprofits must find new ways to improve and defend government programs while popularizing a sense of public responsibility.
Government
As Luck Would Have It
Why the U.S. and Europe have such different social spending policies.
Food
Organic Growth
How an all-natural Mexican farming cooperative is improving its community while making a bundle.
Economic Development
Closing the Culture Gap
Aiding Africans first requires understanding their cultures.
Philanthropy
A Failure of Philanthropy
From the archives: American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.
Human Rights
The Gift of Community
A formerly homeless man tells what he most wanted for Christmas when he was on the streets.