Top 10 Ways You Can Really Help the Poor

          Earlier, I mentioned Christianity Today's article on finding biblical and effective ways in helping the poor. Part of that cover story is now available for reading online, where global economists rate the ten most effective (and ethical) ways to help the poor, mostly overseas.
          I noticed that water wells is at the top. The counter-cultural organization Advent Conspiracy has been rightfully pushing that one each Christmas.

          "Today, thanks to economic globalization and the Internet, those who want to care for the poor overseas enjoy a plethora of attractive options: sponsoring a child, donating a farm animal, making a small loan to a budding entrepreneur, installing a well in a village, getting a morning caffeine jolt with fair-trade (instead of free-trade) coffee—among others.

          "But what are the best ways to help those living in developing countries By 'best,' I mean most effective: things that actually help people rise out of poverty, and that carry with them a sizable 'bang for your buck'—programs in which the impact on the poor is significant per donated dollar."

Read the rest.