Empowering Communities: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty | Kurt Kandler | Episode 272

The Speakeasy

The Girl Named Blake

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 November 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Author, co-founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, Kurt Kandler joins Blake to share his passion for breaking the cycle of poverty within communities. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset of both the impoverished communities and those wanting to help, moving away from a victim mentality and material solutions. Join them as they discuss the role of empathy and how it can coexist with the shift in mindset, and the importance of asking the right questions when supporting organizations that aim to help the impoverished.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

Understand the mission and approach of the 410 Bridge organization in alleviating poverty in developing countries.
Explore the need for a mindset shift in how both impoverished communities and those offering help view poverty and empowerment.
Gain insights into the importance of empathy, asking the right questions, and avoiding transactional aid when supporting charitable organizations.

To connect with Kurt:

Website: kurtkandler.com

Instagram: @kurtkandler

Transcript

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