Broke But Unbroken:

Arguing that poverty reduction as envisioned by Western governments and aid agencies is little more than a perpetuation of colonial attitudes, Augusta Dwyer explores the extraordinary successes that have been achieved by the poor themselves.

Dwyer takes us on a journey through the slums and villages of Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Argentina as she meets with organizers from some of the most successful grassroots social movements in the struggle against poverty. These are people who have risked their homes, their families, and even their lives to effect real change. The stories of economic and political empowerment that they share dramatically portray the potency of collective action.