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Blog Action Day – Poverty
Today is Blog Action Day – a day where thousands of bloggers around the world focus upon and highlight issues around one topic – poverty.
I’ve always been a mix of a visual and aural learner = my creative side and musical side with a touch of kinesthetic woven into the mix. Perhaps that way The Digital Photography School’s Post entitled “17 images of Poverty” really struck a cord with me tonight.
What does poverty look like? You might be surprised. I know I was and then again I wasn’t. Poverty doesn’t care what you look like, where you come from and what nationality you are. Poverty could look like anyone. Please take a look if you have the time.
Blogger in Middle Earth’s post gives some really practical tips on what you can do to make a difference towards easing the grip of poverty. If we all did one thing from that list imagine the difference it has the potential to make.
I find myself asking – what will I do? I’m not sure – but I know that I need to do something. Why? Not because I feel guilty, or because I feel I should but because I can.
What will you do?
October 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I decided to sponsor a child through World Vision. Previously I had been reluctant to do this as I wondered how much money really gets to the people who need it. But then I realized that any money is better than nothing at all.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’ve often wondered whether how much money really gets through as well – but you are so right Sue, it is better than nothing at all. I think World Vision is a pretty amazing organisation though – I remember taking part in the Kids for Kids concerts with our school choir every year to help raise money for World Vision to use for sustainable resources for families.