An introduction to Poverty

If we are to get involved in helping people in poverty we must start with a good understanding of their situation. This series of articles that I wrote for GMP provides a foundation to begin from.  Read them here.

An Introduction to Development

What are the key ideas underpinning International and Community Development?  Helping the poor overseas or at home requires a thoughtful ethical and strategic foundation.  This series of articles I wrote for GMP provides this foundation.

Changing the world without leaving home

Globalisation means that we are connected with the rest of the world.  Sending money overseas can certainly help poor people.  Changing our habits at home if often overlooked but can have a potentially greater impact on the poor, and on us.  This series of articles that I wrote for GMP explores this idea.

Helping can be tricky

Mostly helping can be tricky in terms of attitudes.  Read this series of articles that I wrote for GMP to  check that you are on the road to helping rather than hurting.