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What causes change?
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Tom Davis
Muhammad Yunus–one of the earlier pioneers of microfinance in the developing world–gets right to the heart of the matter in less than two minutes. The current framework is completely broken … It focuses too much on money… We need businesses that exist to solve human problems… It is people that cause change, not money. If…
Is Africa poor because of aid?
By
Tom Davis
According to Dambisa Moyo, the answer is, “Yes.” The Zambian economist who has worked at Goldman Sachs favors a complete cut-off of foreign aid to African nations over a five-year timeframe. Her primary complaints are that aid has fostered dependence, promoted government corruption, and choked local economic growth. Robert Calderisi, who spent over 30 years…
We aren’t doing as much good as we think…
By
Tom Davis
For 14 years, I’ve dealt with situations where people are utterly hopeless due to the desperation of their circumstances. People who need someone to come to their side and lend a helping hand. Today, HopeChest is serving over 11,500 orphans and vulnerable children every day. Our work spans 9 countries, and impacts hundreds of communities.…
You won’t turn into a pumpkin at midnight…
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Tom Davis
This is not your last chance to give to HopeChest. Time is not running out. You will not turn into a pumpkin at midnight. However, if you want a tax deduction for 2011, then yes, you need to give before midnight tonight–12/31/2011. » Make your year-end, tax deductible donation to Children’s HopeChest today. « You…
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