Toxic Charity - How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)

Many well-intentioned efforts to alleviate poverty and support vulnerable communities may inadvertently cause more harm than good. Robert D. Lupton, drawing on decades of hands-on experience, challenges the prevailing models of charity and urges organizations and individuals to rethink their approaches. This exploration invites readers to critically examine the unintended consequences of traditional aid and to consider more sustainable, empowering alternatives for meaningful community transformation.

• Traditional charity models often foster dependency rather than empowerment.
• One-way giving can erode dignity and undermine local capacity.
• Sustainable change requires a shift from relief...

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