poverty

Poverty stricken people today will always point towards shelter as the main problem that they would have. Given the limited funds, not all people are able to afford a decent home to live in at decent and acceptable standards. A lot of these people would find themselves in shanty places. In most cases, these are places that would either be deserted or abandoned. Technically it is a form of trespassing, but until they are noticed, they will stay in these areas or similar areas as long as time permits.

There are some foundations that pull their act together and try to come up with some low cost housing such as that of the Gawad Kalinga project that Filipino people have been focusing on. It is true that homes are hard to secure with the times. But given the opportunity, seeing students, professionals and good Samaritans working and help build a better home for people in need of better lives is a sight to behold.

[tags]gawad kalinga, homes, poverty, philippines, build a home[/tags]

Originally posted on February 21, 2007 @ 12:54 pm

All over the world, poverty and the less fortunate people who cannot even have the chance to see articles and blog entries such as this would certainly be a wakeup call already. People have been abandoned, disabled and financially incapacitated are spread all over the world, hence the charitable fund drives that we are all aware of as set by people who do them for a cause.

The most pitiful sight would be that of children who did not choose to be where they are. Blaming others for their misfortunes is a foregone conclusion and the best that most people can do is do their small part in extending any form of assistance that these people certainly need.

Old clothes, food donations or even a penny saved for a rainy day wouldn�t really hurt if donated to the people who value them most. It is not really hard for people to spare if they are sincere in their efforts to lend a helping hand today.

[tags]street children, poverty, charity, donations[/tags]

Originally posted on January 6, 2007 @ 8:54 pm

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