The vast African continent continues to be home to the poorest, most wretched, most desperate people in the world. Millions starve to death each year. Millions more die from diseases that could be treated very successfully if only some medical facilities were available. It is especially the plight of innocent kids that truly needs much more attention from the rest of the world. It is the responsibility of everyone that lead more privileged lives to donate to poor children in Africa.
Very few people can claim that they are not aware of the misery suffered by African kids every day. Images of suffering, hungry, ill and abused kids are printed and broadcast on almost a daily basis. Sadly, so many people view such images and stories of little more than passing interest. It is happening very far away and it has nothing to do with them. At least, this is what they tell themselves.
Not everybody is untouched. There are many people that do everything that they can. Celebrities have held concerts and performances and European royalty has clearly demonstrate their willingness to get their own hands dirty. These people should be applauded, but much more needs to be done if a future is to be created for millions of African kids living without help and without hope.
It is unfortunate that so many people fail to become involved because they think that their own small efforts will not make any difference. Nothing can be further from the truth. Millions of small effort is almost always more sustainable and effective that one or two very big efforts. Western society, especially, is extremely wasteful and the vast majority of people truly can afford to offer some form of help.
Giving money, even small amounts, on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways of being involved and to contribute towards the efforts of aid organizations. It is vital, however, to be careful about who money is given to. Their are, unfortunately some organizations that see hungry kids as an opportunity to make money. Donations should always be made to well known organizations with a long and reputable track record.
Another way in which to provide much needed help is to offer skills and time. There are many organizations that welcome the help of volunteers to teach, nurse, build and work in Africa. Many young people spend a year on the continent to not only help in a physical manner, but to show that they accept their roles and responsibilities as global citizens. In fact, in most cases these volunteers benefit more than the people they go and help.
Even people focusing on creating awareness of the plight of African kids can help. It is not necessary to become a zealot in order to gently and continuously remind friends and family that there are millions of people in dire straits and that they have an obligation to do something about it. Many people do their bit by collecting clothes and food which is then handed to reputable organizations for distribution.
The African continent is not a hopeless case. Ongoing efforts and a firm determination to achieve permanent change can turn this majestic continent into a powerhouse of wealth and opportunity. In the modern global community everyone is a citizen of the world and everyone else is a neighbour.
Very few people can claim that they are not aware of the misery suffered by African kids every day. Images of suffering, hungry, ill and abused kids are printed and broadcast on almost a daily basis. Sadly, so many people view such images and stories of little more than passing interest. It is happening very far away and it has nothing to do with them. At least, this is what they tell themselves.
Not everybody is untouched. There are many people that do everything that they can. Celebrities have held concerts and performances and European royalty has clearly demonstrate their willingness to get their own hands dirty. These people should be applauded, but much more needs to be done if a future is to be created for millions of African kids living without help and without hope.
It is unfortunate that so many people fail to become involved because they think that their own small efforts will not make any difference. Nothing can be further from the truth. Millions of small effort is almost always more sustainable and effective that one or two very big efforts. Western society, especially, is extremely wasteful and the vast majority of people truly can afford to offer some form of help.
Giving money, even small amounts, on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways of being involved and to contribute towards the efforts of aid organizations. It is vital, however, to be careful about who money is given to. Their are, unfortunately some organizations that see hungry kids as an opportunity to make money. Donations should always be made to well known organizations with a long and reputable track record.
Another way in which to provide much needed help is to offer skills and time. There are many organizations that welcome the help of volunteers to teach, nurse, build and work in Africa. Many young people spend a year on the continent to not only help in a physical manner, but to show that they accept their roles and responsibilities as global citizens. In fact, in most cases these volunteers benefit more than the people they go and help.
Even people focusing on creating awareness of the plight of African kids can help. It is not necessary to become a zealot in order to gently and continuously remind friends and family that there are millions of people in dire straits and that they have an obligation to do something about it. Many people do their bit by collecting clothes and food which is then handed to reputable organizations for distribution.
The African continent is not a hopeless case. Ongoing efforts and a firm determination to achieve permanent change can turn this majestic continent into a powerhouse of wealth and opportunity. In the modern global community everyone is a citizen of the world and everyone else is a neighbour.
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You can find a summary of the reasons why you should donate to poor children in Africa at http://www.mumzyschildrenrelieffoundation.org right now.
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