Build Relationships. Break Poverty.
“Build Relationships. Break Poverty." is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities. We are Children’s HopeChest, and we believe that building two-way relationships will break the cycle of poverty.
Build Relationships. Break Poverty.
Carolina + Stephanie, Are You Helping or Harming While Visiting Another Culture?
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Carolina Cardona, Guatemala Country Director Stephanie Mutert, Community Partnership Manager for Guatemala
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Season 1
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Episode 7
Why doesn’t HopeChest allow travelers to bring bags full of toys to hand out to children? Why are HopeChest trips called “partner visits” and not “mission trips?” Why do we ask travelers to never leave behind money for children or locals? Why don’t travelers build or complete short-term projects while they’re visiting?
All these questions and more answered by Guatemala CPM, Stephanie Mutert, who has been leading partner visits for 14 years, and Carolina Cardona, Guatemala Country Director who spends time with HopeChest teams while they are visiting.