ABSTRACT
The poorest of the poor are among the most difficult and the most expensive group to service, given the severity and breadth of their deprivations. Moreover, they are most likely to be in a poverty trap. Scholars ascribe strengths to faith-based organizations, such as their commitment, simplicity of life, and low overhead, among many other qualities. These qualities turn out to be key to surmounting the hurdles to serving the ultra-poor. Faith-based development work has distinct comparative advantages in serving the poorest of the poor.
