President & CEO of HOPE International
Almost from infancy, our parents teach us to share. If we have two cookies and our friend has none, we’re instructed to give one away. This idea is reinforced in classrooms, on sports teams, and especially in church, where we learn that a faith that fails to actively care for those in need is...
Forbes contributor Jerry Bowyer posted our interview on how charity can do more harm than good. Below is an excerpt. To see the complete interview, go to Forbes. Peter: “In philanthropy there’s a disconnect between who’s paying for services and who’s receiving them. In a business setting, you’ve got to provide value to your...
The last few months, I’ve had a number of conversations with friends who wonder how the principles that drive HOPE could be applied domestically. It’s an important question, and although HOPE has decided to remain focused internationally, I strongly believe we need more organizations working to help restore dignity through the gift of employment...