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The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

This book is a personal narrative that delves into the author's experiences and insights gained while working with impoverished communities around the world. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in addressing global poverty and highlights the interconnectedness of the world's economies and societies. more

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Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz

Jacqueline Novogratz is an entrepreneur born on March 15, 1961. She is renowned for her leadership and innovation in the non-profit sector, particularly for her work on global poverty issues. more

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“In today's world, the elites are growing even more comfortable with one another across national lines, yet at the same time, less comfortable with low-income people who share their nationality. How we create those bonds of community that are truly global as well as national is one of our generation's great challenges.”

“I finally understood: In order to contribute to Africa, I would have to know myself better and be clearer about my goals. I would have to be ready to take Africa on its own terms, not mine, and to learn my limits and present myself not as a do-gooder with a big heart, but as someone with something to give and gain by being there. Compassion wasn't enough”

“Africa can stun you in an instant. It can throw floods and drought and disease at you, sometimes all at the same time. In the next moment, it will tease you with its magnificent beauty, so even if you don't forget, you can find a way to forgive. Ultimately, it keeps you coming back for more.”