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Help Without Dependency—Is That Even Possible?

Help is not automatically good merely because it is well-intentioned. It can expand people's scope for action. But it can also permanently bind decisions, structures, and expectations to the helper. On its donation page, Corazón de Cacao explicitly states the goal of avoiding dependency on donations. At the same time, the organization describes regular donations as assistance for long-term projects and says that earmarked support is preferred because it creates a connection to specific projects. [1] This is not a finished solution, but a productive tension. For FlameP, this means: Support must have a goal, visible dependencies, local decision-making power, and a possible exit or transition logic. Otherwise, help can easily become a relationship without an honest ending.