by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Poor Economics – Rethinking Poverty and way to End it ” suggests small interventions rather than grand solutions to help the poor. Authors Banerjee and Duflo steer clear of tall claims about a yellow brick road out of poverty. Their implicit message...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2011 | Vincentian Family
But the sleeping was done outside on a chilly Australian night! One thousand Australian corporate leaders spent the night out in the cold and raised almost $4 million for the homeless in the annual St Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The business leaders were given a sleeping...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“You don’t create a smart and confident Australia by taking to people with the stick” St Vincent de Paul Society National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, responded to the 2011 Federal Budget with the following statement: “A harsher welfare compliance regime and the...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The “No Box Blogs” Project The concept is simple; to create a Blog for 30 homeless individuals worldwide, before the end of 2011. Starting June 6th, 1 Blog will be created for a homeless individual every Monday throughout the rest of this year. The reason is simple;...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Need a hand” cards as opportunities for mini “systemic change”! “The idea is that, instead of giving someone cash, you can help them get to the assistance they may really need to change their lives” writes Blase Bova of the SVDP in...
