There are cases where government-to-government aid actually has worked. Look at the eradication of smallpox and the near eradication of polio. But these are really top down solutions that require government-to-government support and aid.

Honour what is most beautiful about the past and build it into the promise of the future.

What would the world look like if we asked ourselves the following more often; are our actions helping others find a way to feel more freer, more dignified and more beautiful?

Girls and women are most victimised in societies where boys and men are disempowered.

I wrote 'The Blue Sweater' to inspire more people to become engaged in working to solve the problems of global poverty.

People really don't want handouts, that they want to make their own decisions.

Freedom ultimately is dignity. And dignity, not income, is the opposite of poverty.