In this modern day and age there are suffering people everywhere. However, nowhere else than the African continent has so many millions of people that suffer from constant hunger, no medical treatment facilities, exposure to the elements and indifference from their own governments. Kids, specifically, suffer terribly. They are not only innocent, but they are the victims of greed, drought, floods and neglect. It is truly the duty of everyone 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.
Luckily, there are those that realize that they have a responsibility towards the less fortunate. Members of the British Royal family and many other celebrities have done much to attract attention to the desperate need of this continent. Their efforts have made a difference but they cannot bring about the massive change that is necessary to create lasting hope for the people of this continent.
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.
What happens on the African continent is important to the entire global community. Global warming, for example, affects everybody. Disease can spread from one continent to another in the blink of an eye. The African kids deserve help.
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.
Luckily, there are those that realize that they have a responsibility towards the less fortunate. Members of the British Royal family and many other celebrities have done much to attract attention to the desperate need of this continent. Their efforts have made a difference but they cannot bring about the massive change that is necessary to create lasting hope for the people of this continent.
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.
What happens on the African continent is important to the entire global community. Global warming, for example, affects everybody. Disease can spread from one continent to another in the blink of an eye. The African kids deserve help.
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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.
