The Voices
We cannot save everyone, but the agencies that are listed here are trying to ease some of the suffering of the innocent people who were caught in the cross fires of civil war, or floods and famine in their country.
I won’t do this site justice. I realize the intention of such sites, generally, is to get donations. And I have no intention of donating. I am suspicious of any site that plays on human emotion in order to solicit money.
I must admit, though, I “enjoy” the photos and stories (if *enjoy* is the correct term). I am unbelievably ignorant of the state of the world outside my own community. I am shocked, if not appalled, at the condition the people depicted on this site are living in. I am drawn to the photos — in a “National Geographic” way (as an outsider viewing something foreign to himself). And I am encouraged.
I enjoy, particularly, the photos of people who have been helped. I am warmed by their smiles. I am touched by their humanity. And I am hopeful.
I am hopeful that there are other people throughout the world who are less cynical than I am. I want those people to be inspired (though not necessarily in the way I’m inspired). I hope more people help! I am “shocked” (in a good way) by the number of ORGANIZATIONS which have been set up to do just that (and many are listed on this site). But…
I don’t think donations are the way to go about improving the condition of the world. Money is the cause and not the cure of this disease (my own opinion). Plus, many “helping” organizations are run by religions; and, they have their own private agendas (converting people to their religion rather than helping those of other beliefs and cultures). And like I’ve said, I disapprove of the “emotional ploy”: Emotion is surely inferior to logic where logistical problems are concerned (debt, hunger, housing, government, etc).
Still (like I’ve also “already said”): I think you will be encouraged, moved, enlightened, and even shocked by some of the photos. And I’m sure you will leave with more knowledge about different cultures than when you arrived on site: I am (more knowledgeable, that is). Finally, I must say I approve of the EFFORT (if not the focus).
I am convinced that the author’s “heart is in the right place”. There are (apparently) problems that need to be addressed. The author addresses these issues. And I, personally, don’t have any better solution to offer at the moment.
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