Question

What does nelson mandela mean when he says overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity

Answer 1

"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right: The right to dignity and to a decent life."

-Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandala believes that overcoming poverty is giving others a chance to thrive, when originally, they may not have had that door. By opening them, he believes that it is just, not charitable.