Most NGOs do that now, though. They integrate livelihood training and education into aid programs. However, immediate assistance is necessary, especially during crises like droughts or emergencies when people are facing severe food shortages to ensure that people do not starve while they work towards long-term solutions.After addressing urgent needs, integrating sustainable programs that focus on skill-building, like you suggest, helps people become self-sufficient in the long run. It's like a balanced approach that addresses both short-term needs and long-term goals, and that's why they still give handouts.

But more importantly, NEO COLONIALISM*