The average North American enjoys a standard of living that has been unimaginable for most of human history. Meanwhile, 40 percent of the earth’s inhabitants eke out an existence on less than two dollars per day. Everywhere you look, poverty continues to inflict pain, loss and despair. In recent years, millions of dollars in resources and funding have poured into poverty stricken areas of the world, yet the effects of poverty haven’t seemed to diminish at all. How can we help change the tide of potentially wasted resources and bring lasting hope to those who feel hopeless?