Why Solving Global Poverty Helps Wealthy Countries: Kim Thelwell, The Borgen Project

People in wealthier countries often see helping poorer countries as an act of charity, of “doing the right thing”.  Of course it’s good.  But overcoming poverty around the world should be seen as an act of self-preservation for all of us.  It’s a smart move to keep our global civilization from crumbling, since poverty keeps us from solving climate change, the destruction of nature, pandemics, war, and massive destabilizing migration.  Overcoming inequality is not just an issue of morality - we have no choice if we want to survive.

To help us unpack this is Kim Thelwell, VP of Policy and Communications with The Borgen Project, a fantastic advocacy organization urging wealthier nations to address global poverty.

Related to this topic, you may enjoy these previous episodes:
– Where Is the Money To Save Humanity? Wealthy People Have It: Chuck Collins, Inst. for Policy Studies
https://youtu.be/CP8iScGkewI?si=xqVTcbQsobFHMAcy
– Re-Thinking Morality Amid Existential Threats: Old Issues Need a Fresh Outlook
https://youtu.be/LM9rB4iCG1o?si=AvaGFhuOtDBjAm2X

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RESOURCES:

The Borgen Project
https://borgenproject.org/