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Once one has been to these terrible places theyre always strangely drawn back because theres nothing that can compare to seeing the raw reality of the basic human need for survival. It disgusts and inspires. - Dan Eldon
Laren Poole, Bobby Bailey, & Jason Russell three young men ready to experience the world Wanted to witness it all for themselves
Left for Sudan the first day war was declared on Iraq. Advised by President Bush not to leave country
There is no greater tragedy on earth today, as the one that is unfolding in the Sudan. Colin Powell
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Abductions
Joseph Kony Leader of Lords Resistance Army 50,000 reported but many go unreported Kids cant cry or rebels will kill them Told to kill using knifes, beating, or shooting Kids are brainwashed and taught to kill
Fear escaping
Other Children
Afraid to sleep Lost many friends, family Travel to towns at night to sleep-Commuters- Just to avoid the
Rebels and the armies Kids draw pictures of people with arms cut off, people killing and people being chopped up with knifes- desenitation Live in fear
Target group: Ages 5-12 Big enough to hold guns but small enough to sneak into schools Taken to woods and desensitized
Poverty around the world Foreign relations The rest of the world compared to us They are invisible to us We dont think about them
Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Serve close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. The millions of people they serve include : Earthquake and hurricane survivors, Abandoned and exploited children, Survivors of famine and civil war, Refugees Children and families in communities devastated by AIDS in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Ways to give:
Sponsor a Child Fund a Microloan Make Donations Gifts Animals (goats, ducks, rabbits) Clean Water Clothing & Shelter Education (Supplies, musical instruments, sports equipment) Emergency Relief (food crisis, funds) Girls & Women (sexually exploited, education, job training) Hunger Medical Care (bed nets, medicines, wheel chairs) Orphans & Widows (homes, education) Gifts that Multiply (For $35 they provide $385 worth of medicines)