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by Steve Corbett; Brian Fikkert; Foreword by John Perkins

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From the publisher

With more than 450,000 copies in print, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation.

Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good.

But it looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity in everyone, to empower the materially poor, and to know that we are all uniquely needy--and that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself.

Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, When Helping Hurts provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation, catalyzing the idea that sustainable change comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out.

From the rear cover

Good Intentions Are Not Enough

Unleashing and equipping people to effectively help the poor requires repentance and the realization of our own brokenness. When Helping Hurts articulates a biblically based framework concerning the root causes of poverty and its alleviation.

A path forward is found, not through providing resources to the poor, but by walking with them in humble relationships.

Whether you're involved in short-term missions or the long-term empowerment of the poor, this book helps teach you three key areas:

  • Foundational ConceptsWho are the poor?
  • PrinciplesShould we do relief, rehabilitation, or development?
  • StrategiesHow can we help people effectively here and abroad?

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  • Title When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... and Yourself
  • Author Steve Corbett; Brian Fikkert; Foreword by John Perkins
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition New Edition
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Moody Publishers, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2014-02-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780802409980 / 0802409989
  • Weight 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 in (22.35 x 14.99 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Topical: Christian Interest
  • Category Religion - Christian Life
  • Library of Congress subjects Church work with the poor, Poverty - Religious aspects - Christianity
  • Dewey Decimal Code 261.832

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Citations

  • Christianity Today, 06/01/2015, Page 71

About the author

Steve Corbett is the Community Development Specialist for the Chalmers Center at Covenant College and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College.

Brian Fikkert is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College, as well as a Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College.

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