Comments on: Violent Poverty – Blog Action Day 2008

By: Angel Cuala

Angel Cuala — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:19:11 +0000

I can relate to your entry, Rodney. Poverty can lead to violence and unfortunately, this is the kind of place I grew up with.

But my escape was tough, and based on my experience money is ONLY the solution. I believe that by treating each as a member of big family, we can make the difference. We can use technology to guide people how to survive.

In the end, it is good to give fish to the hungry but I think it is better if we teach them how to catch fish.

Thanks!

By: Lightening

Lightening — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:41:52 +0000

I wonder if more of us saw the effects of poverty first hand whether it would increase the will to do something about it. It’s so convenient when it’s “out of sight, out of mind”.

Great post Rodney. Thanks for sharing.

By: John Finkelde

John Finkelde — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:45:06 +0000

My wife & I sponsor a couple of Compassion children in Africa.

When I visited one of them I found it one of the most gut wrenching things I’d experienced in my life.

Her family was so hospitable, even bought me a can of coke which I can’t say I really enjoyed cos I had some idea as to what a luxury item it was for them.

I’ve seen lots of poverty scenarios in the third world but this one really hit home cos of the relationship built over time by letters.

Compassion sponsorship is just such a brilliant thing to do to help change our world.

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By: Rodney Olsen

Rodney Olsen — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:30:22 +0000

Earl, I’m glad that my post stirred your heart and I hope that you’re able to visit Compassion’s website to sponsor a child. It really does make such a huge difference. ( compassion.com. )