When Helping Hurts : How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor ...

"When Helping Hurts" by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett is a groundbreaking book on poverty alleviation that challenges traditional approaches to helping the poor. The authors argue that poverty is more than just a lack of material resources and that it takes more than donations and handouts to solve the problem. Instead, they emphasize the importance of empowering the materially poor and understanding the complexities of poverty. Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, this book provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation and ministry to those in need. It encourages readers to see the dignity in everyone and to recognize that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself. With over 300,000 copies in print, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in addressing poverty and social issues.