Uzo Aduba on giving people 'a hand up,' not just 'a handout'

In EWs column Act With Me, stars share their personal stories about giving back.

It was the only party that had goats, she jokes.

Aduba then traveled to Africa to see the organizations work firsthand.

It really spoke to what I love, which is this idea of service, she says.

The organization also teaches people the necessary skills to care for the livestock.

Here you find yourself in this empowering place to actually pay back the favor.

And thats how the loan works.

This person has been taught to fish, not just been given one, says the actress.

Aduba describes visiting a village that has built a co-op around their livestock.

It really supplies the demand for a help up.

you’re able to change lives.

People can also volunteer or even take a trip like Adubas.