Ignite critical reflection, energize group discussions & move toward a more nuanced understanding of the complex, long-term and locally-driven process that is economic development via a schedule of readings during the Challenge. Below is just an example. We suggest you visit our Resources for Remaining a Sidekick on our SidekickManifesto.org website for many more.
Monday
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Reading: “Letter to a Young Social Entrepreneur“
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Short Story: “The Magic in Letters“
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Blog: “The Do-Gooder Industrial Complex“
Tuesday
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Reading: “To Hell With Good Intentions“
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Short Story: “Leading from Love“
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Blog: “She and I“
Wednesday
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Reading: “Barefoot in Church“
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Blog: “The Reductive Seduction of Other People’s Problems” and Reply
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Blog: “Pumping People Up about Poverty“
Thursday
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Reading: “Narrative Humility“
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Short Poem: “Aid Work: An Insult to the Poor?“
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Blog: “Taking Pictures of Poor Kids“
Friday
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Reading: “Palestinian Refugees are Not at Your Service“
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Short Story: “Lady Mechanic Initiative“
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Blog: “Packaging Poverty“