Created to Flourish
Created to Flourish
HOPE International
Authors Peter Greer and Phil Smith draw on their personal experiences to discuss proven solutions for effectively alleviating poverty. Created to Flourish examines the pitfalls of traditional approaches and outlines a new model of economic development aimed at breaking the cycle of dependency.
Conclusion: Celebrating with Goats
In our final episode, we’ll share one last story of flourishing from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Apr 13, 2018
5 min
Chapter 14: Rolling Up Our Sleeves
In this episode, we’ll talk about choosing effective organizations to support.
Apr 13, 2018
31 min
Chapter 13: Pastors Seldom Make Good Bankers
In this episode, we’ll talk through some of the common pitfalls microfinance institutions face—and how to avoid them.
Apr 13, 2018
16 min
Chapter 12: Getting Beyond the Starting Gate
In this episode, we’ll get practical—and talk about how you and your church can get involved with microfinance.
Apr 13, 2018
16 min
Chapter 11: Saving with the Church
In this episode, we’ll learn how the local church can help facilitate savings group programs.
Apr 13, 2018
17 min
Chapter 10: Using the Second-Best Distribution System
In this episode, we’ll talk about how the local church plays a crucial role in serving the community around it, and why HOPE International incorporates the Gospel into its services.
Apr 13, 2018
17 min
Chapter 9: It Can’t Be That Good, Can It?
In this episode, we’ll put things in perspective, discussing how microfinance and savings groups fit into the larger set of tools that fight poverty.
Apr 13, 2018
17 min
Chapter 8: Exploring Variations
In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the diverse services that microfinance organizations provide to their clients.
Apr 13, 2018
34 min
Chapter 7: Microfinance Goes Mainstream
In this episode, we’ll talk about the microfinance movement and its impact around the world.
Apr 13, 2018
30 min
Chapter 6: A Brass Ring
In this episode, we’ll delve more deeply into savings groups—what they are, how they work, and why they matter.
Apr 13, 2018
21 min
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