All over the world, people are recognizing that one of the best resources that are not being utilized are women. Do you think western non-profits and micro-finance programs should be assisting in these third world countries? Specifically, should such programs be providing aid at any level? Do you think that these programs only continue a cycle of poverty? Please quote the article, someone else's comment and for "super-duper" extra credit (5 out of 4) hyperlink to another article that you've additionally read and quote it.
Here's the article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/magazine/23Women-t.html?pagewanted=all
