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Our latest article in Generosity Magazine - Taking a systems approach to teaching a person to fish

July 5, 2018
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...The term ‘a hand up, not a hand out’ is a common expression of a theory of change among contemporary philanthropic trusts and foundations.  The old adage ‘Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime’ is the perfect and oft-used example of this concept.

But before we run off teaching everyone experiencing disadvantage to fish, I think it is important to take the time to understand why a person is not already fishing for themselves.

Read the full article here

http://www.generositymag.com.au/bennelong-foundation-taking-a-systems-approach-to-teaching-a-person-to-fish/