Give a man a fish…teach a man to fish” is a common saying that points to the bigger conversation around sustainability. How can we help tackle the underlying problems that perpetuate the cycle of poverty? How can we help without hurting? The key is healthy sustainability. All the charitable giving in the world won’t break the cycle of poverty and its associated ills. There is a kind of helping that moves beyond charity to development. It’s a long-term “patient capital” approach and it’s the only way to real sustainable solutions.
