Dr. Paul Farmer in Mountains Beyond Mountains is a clear example of an altruistic man. Dr. Paul Farmer decided to dedicate his life to helping the poor and desolate. His morals are solid in that he does not see the sick as objects or untouchables, but as human beings deserving of care, compassion and fair and adequate treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Dr. Farmer makes sacrifices and advocates for the poor on his journey, showing the rest of the world how one man can make a difference. Global social well-being Haiti is a great example of how human needs in one area of ​​the world are interdependent on social conditions elsewhere in the world. Haiti, for much of its history, has been overwhelmed by economic mismanagement and political violence. While in Haiti, Dr. Farmer discovers that his patients are living in poverty, filth, pain, and famine. Many Haitian residents will die young from disease or violence, especially when their doctors are inexperienced and practice medicine in uncomfortable clinics. How can you provide quality healthcare to a destitute area of ​​the world when its residence, even if it can be cured of disease, will have no clean running water, an extreme lack of quality food and basic necessities that the Most of us take for granted, no safe haven from disease-carrying insects and no means to protect ourselves from airborne and sexually transmitted diseases. Returning to the same conditions that caused the diseases, without a change in the environment, can be seen as a never-ending battle. Kidder (2003) states, “Physicians are the natural advocates of the poor, and social problems should largely be solved by them (p. 61).” This is where... middle of paper... environmental concerns can be resolved, no matter the cost, by respecting them where they are. Dr. Farmer's story affirms that helping the suffering poor is possible. This kind, humble and peaceful man fought the courageous battle against man's opinion of the oppressed and, with gusto, won. Works Cited Kidder, T. (2003). Mountains beyond mountains. New York: Random House. Miller, D. E. (1981). The case of liberal Christianity. New York, NY: HarperCollins. National Association of Social Workers. (approved 1996, revised 2008). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Pope Benedict XVI. (2009). Catholic social teaching on poverty, an option for the poor and the common good. Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. US bishops. (2005). “Seven themes of Catholic social teaching”. Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development