A Path Appears

A Path Appears – Nicholas D. Kristof

Many people want to make a difference in the world but do not know where to begin, or worry that their efforts will not really help. In A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, authors of Half the Sky, explore how individuals can give effectively and change lives.

Drawing on research and on stories they have reported from around the world, Kristof and WuDunn examine which interventions work and which do not. They look at evidence on programs addressing poverty, education, health, early childhood development, teen pregnancy, human trafficking and violence, and explain how scientific methods, such as randomized trials, are helping to identify the most effective approaches.

The authors highlight inspiring people and organizations, from small grassroots efforts to large charities and social enterprises, that have found innovative ways to help others. They also discuss the psychology and benefits of giving, showing how helping others can bring meaning and happiness to the giver.

Throughout the book, Kristof and WuDunn offer practical guidance for readers who want to get involved, whether by donating money, volunteering time or skills, or supporting effective organizations, and they include resources for taking action.

Moving and hopeful, A Path Appears is a valuable read for anyone who wants to make a positive difference in the world, from individual donors and volunteers to students, philanthropists and nonprofit professionals. Some content addresses difficult topics such as poverty, abuse and trafficking.