Comments on: Poverty and Community

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:49:41 +0000

I certainly think, Amrita, that the “clothes story” is more likely to take place in Mexico, simply because of the steady stream of the “rich” coming in from the USA. Few other countries have a situation quite like that.

By: Amrita

Amrita — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:37:07 +0000

Very good post Jim, and the situation is very familiar here. Due to corruption only a fraction of aid gets to the poor both in NGO and Govt. circles.

But in India we have a good community sense so that is good.

The clothes story coundn ‘t have taken place here.

Here also begging is a prfession many times. Some beggars are very rich.

By: Missionary Blog Watch

Missionary Blog Watch — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:52:04 +0000

Missionary Blog Carnival – Poverty…

The topic this month is poverty. I’m going to do a couple of things here. First, let’s look at some posts on the topic, including our two entries……

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:01:20 +0000

Amen! I hope these stories will be a good reminder of that.

By: Johnny Brooks

Johnny Brooks — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:24:07 +0000

I agree, community is vital to dealing with poverty. I also feel it is high time short term missionaries partnered with local communities to be able to better assist them in the long run.

Your clothes story sounds all too familiar.