Reminder to myself...
With all of our attention constantly focused on Iraq and our political dealings here domestically we often forget the rest of the world exists...let alone the struggles being faced in corners of the globe that I have barely heard of, and sadly probably couldn't locate on a map. But maybe in my ignorance and yearning to know the truth it will open your eyes (and mine) to the plights of those elsewhere.
Medecins sans Frontieres, or Doctor's Without Borders reports each year on the top 10 most underreported humanitarian stories of the year. Below is a link to the article concerning these ten stories. From conflict in Somalia, to the worldwide Tuberculosis epidemic this article informs us all of the situations faced by our global community. Please take the time to look it over and by it gain insight and knowledge, but as Thomas H. Huxley said, "The great end of life is not knowledge but action." May you and I both be spurred to action.
Top 10 Underreported Humanitarian Stories of 2006
Medecins sans Frontieres, or Doctor's Without Borders reports each year on the top 10 most underreported humanitarian stories of the year. Below is a link to the article concerning these ten stories. From conflict in Somalia, to the worldwide Tuberculosis epidemic this article informs us all of the situations faced by our global community. Please take the time to look it over and by it gain insight and knowledge, but as Thomas H. Huxley said, "The great end of life is not knowledge but action." May you and I both be spurred to action.
Top 10 Underreported Humanitarian Stories of 2006
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Sorry try 2: Thanks for keeping my eyes open. makes the -20Deg F out side (with the fire going its 66 in the livingroom and probably just over 50 in the bedroom) more tolerable.
i just appreciate you guys so much.
I loved the article! I'll try to bring it up in my global health class this week and sound intelligent...
"Poverty is the worst form of violence." -Mahatma Gandhi
It's too easy to ignore the problems of the rest of the world when we are so far removed from them. If you haven't read "Mountains Beyond Mountains," it's a wonderful example of the power that people with vision and willingness can have on the world. Thanks for your thoughts friends,
k skattebo
Cam, we sure had some good times listening to music in that yellow room. Someday when we're old and gray we'll do it again...
love you!
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