In a world where the Economy is driven by debt, there is a staggering amount of people who live in poverty. Outside our cozy homes, our well-furnished rooms, our warm beds and adequate supply of food and clean water is a world enslaved with the cruel jokes of life. I come from a country so amazing and enriched with life where the freedom of her people are wrapped up and put in a box of hypocrisy. As a direct result the majority of her children go hungry and a dictatorship rules over her lands. But the more I tell you about the world, the more your views will begin to change...
If I were to quote the UN....
"Small arms and light weapons destabilize regions; spark, fuel and prolong conflicts; obstruct relief programmes; undermine peace initiatives; exacerbate human rights abuses; hamper development; and foster a 'culture of violence'"
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| Photo Credit to http://youthvoices.net/discussion/poverty-vs-affluence |
The facts...
According to UNICEF, 22 000 children die every day as a result of poverty around the world.
80% of humanity at the least, lives on less than 10 dollars a day.
121 million children are out of education worldwide.
As the world turns, some things don't change... Some things do... As just one person and one individual there is little I could do to change the world at the moment, but that won't stop me from trying to, in the long run. Right now, I'm going to do what I can do... And that is to give you relevant the information and keep volunteering to change my world the way I can...
Canada now scores a "C" grade and ranks 15th out of 17 other countries for child poverty. With more than 1 in 7 children living in poverty in Canada, it's time to recognize the PROBLEM! Living in the lovely city of Brampton, I just found out that it is estimated that over 20% of children under the age of 15 live in poverty. You need to find out what you can do... However little, there is always something one could do... I volunteer every chance I get and recently I found out about an organization in the region of Peel...
The Knights Table is an organization whose mission is "To serve and empower vulnerable members of our community by providing food and access to resources in a safe environment through volunteerism and strategic partnerships."
The organization will be holding its 1st annual "Feeding Our Future" Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on the 11th of April, 2013 @ 6 pm.
The event will be held at the Speranza Banquet Hall, 510 Deerhurst Drive, Brampton.
If you wish to reserve your table(s) and/or donate items for the Silent Auction, please contact: Linda or Stephanie: 905.454.8725
Email: event@knightstable.org
It is difficult to live in this world...
It is difficult to survive in this world...
It is difficult to speak out against the wrong in this world...
But it will never, ever prevent you from trying...
SO TRY I WILL...
Let's try and do something for somebody else for a change...
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| Photo credit to http://www.makepovertyhistory.ca |
Let me leave you with a few words I heard this evening...
"If you have nothing to give, give them your smile..."
