Looking For A Way to Make DIfference?

As I am reviewing my video footage from my recent Malawi trip, I am sadly reminded of the alarming state of poverty that children are living under there. Hunger forces people into impossible choices just to survive – children are taken out of school, women are forced into high-risk sexual behavior, agriculture is constrained by economic isolation, high transport costs, growing environmental degradation and depleted soils. It’s heartbreaking for me to watch as I interview children and ask them what they need, what they want and if someone was willing to help them by sending packages, what is it they would like to receive. Incredulity, at overwhelming numbers, about 98% of the children asked for food. Not toys, not clothing, the most basic survival need, food. Can you imagine? If your child had to actually think about wonder when they would able to have a meal? Children are going to school on empty stomachs, carrying empty cups that will be filled with what may be their only meal of the day. For the over 40% of children unable to afford school, they are wondering when they will have a next meal. Children are literally dying from hunger. I write this because I’ve seen how far just a little funding can go to help these children. This trip changed how I see purchases I make. Do I really need another candle, overpriced handbag or drop a Benjamin on one meal? Knowing that $140 can feed 200 orphans 3 meals a week? Small alterations I make here, can help a child there. If we all micro-altered, our lives, we could wipe out hunger. Have you thought of ways your could help? Let me know if you’d like to make a difference. I know of many ways that you can help.

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