Co-founder, Partners In Health
Dr. Paul Farmer was a renowned medical anthropologist and physician, known for his work in global health and social justice.
Good intentions aren't enough — and sometimes they actively make things worse. Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Mary O'Connell, and Dr. Amartya Sen examine what happens when the drive to help overlooks the actual needs of those being helped, and why the most well-meaning interventions can end up generating dependency, resentment, and harm.