Samasource Founder Leila Janah discusses the many ways that jobs are a more effective and sustainable way to reverse poverty than traditional aid. Also author of the book “Give Work,” Janah cites findings that earned income provides people with stability, community and dignity, while lessening an economy’s dependence on international donors.

Video clips from: Reversing Poverty By Giving People Work [Entire Talk]

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Work on What Matters Most

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