Bridges Out of Poverty – Study Guide

Study Guide Bridges

Practical Application of Bridges Concepts

Having an understanding of the differences in the driving forces and hidden rules of differing individuals helps us to avoid judgements and negative reactions that break down working relationships.

11 Essential Resources

Bridges Out of Poverty defines poverty as the extent to which one does without resources. Resources are tools one uses to navigate their environment and survive it. The more resources you have the better equipped you are to be successful in your environment. Financial Money to purchase goods and services Emotional Ability to control emotional […]

14 Thinking Tools for Bridges Out of Poverty Initiatives

14 thinking tools to build stability and resources at four levels: individual, institutional, community, and policy.

Mental Model of Poverty

The Mental Model of Poverty gives us a concrete visual representation of the various aspects of life faced by individuals experiencing generational poverty. It gives us a visual to prompt discussion on the topic. The model was created by individuals living in poverty and depicts the interlocking nature of the elements. It shows us that […]