A Review of “The Self-Help Myth: How Philanthropy Fails to Alleviate Poverty,” by Erica Kohl-Arenas/National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Erica can also be found elsewhere on this blog. 2016 “The Self-Help Myth” Tells an Important Story About Philanthropy Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related Standard