die Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe
Translation
help for self-help, empowerment, self-help support
Examples
Der Verein bietet Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe an.
The association offers help for self-help.
Das Projekt basiert auf dem Prinzip der Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe.
The project is based on the principle of help for self-help.
Grammar Patterns
to offer ((sth.)) to offer help for self-help The association offers help for self-help.
Similar Words
die Unterstützung (support), das Empowerment (empowerment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hilfe' (help) + 'zur' (to the) + 'Selbsthilfe' (self-help). Literally 'help to self-help'.
Memory Tips
Think of the proverb 'Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' This captures the essence of the term.