Working together to make a difference! For as long as anyone can remember, the people of Africa have been suffering from some of the worst hardships ever imaginable. Poverty, violence, illiteracy, famine, disasters, epidemics and wars ... these are just some of the problems and challenges affecting the lives of these people on a daily basis. Many compassionate groups, organizations and individuals, much like yourself, have been trying to make a difference in the lives of these people for many years. Unfortunately and even though many people want to help, it was not always possible to do so. You might not have known how you can help or where help was most needed. Another thing to consider and probably most important is how you will be able to reach those people you want to help. Even though many organizations exist who offer to do this for you ... how do you know that your donations are actually reaching those in most need and if it actually makes a “REAL” difference in their lives? I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible,
to be
honourable and to be compassionate. It is after all,
to matter,
to count, to stand for something, to have made
some difference
that shows you had lived at all.
- Leo C. Rosten - |