Family against Poverty: Blog Action Day 2008
I would like to reserve this post as my small but sincere contribution to Blog Action Day 2008, and poverty as the main topic. This event is now being joined by thousands of bloggers, organizations, and business sectors around the globe. Here is my share and hopefully, it can help.
Poverty is a deadly disease that no one has provided the best solution yet, although some of us got close to it. Not that there is none, but it seems that the medication being given is only first aid, as doctors would call it. Social groups, wealthy businessmen and concerned citizens are going hand in hand but in effect, the source of the virus is not being attacked. In fact, I do not even believe that giving money to the poor is the better approach.
I should know, simply because I have been there! I started to earn a living at the age of 10, and was force to stop during High Shool for three consecutive years due to severe poverty. I do not need to mention more details here since anyone can easily find them at my About Me page and Interviews.
So, how did I escape from poverty? I did not sell my soul and honor, as I strongly believe that it this will only bring me to a more pitiable life, in the long run. Although the escape was gradual and the road was stiff, I was determined that I will be able to make it. No, I did not get rich, but at least I am having a good fight.
Actually, there was no secret or magic. It only began from a single word – family.
I was raised with a broken family so basically, I did not have one. When I realized that, I thought why not treat every person I meet as my family? Maybe, I will be inspired to make plans to escape poverty. Maybe, they will be kind enough to help me not by giving me fish but teaching me how to catch them. And surprisingly, it did help a lot. But the biggest help I got is the lesson I learned, that is to study harder, not about academics but how to observe life.
I have seen some parents earning a lot of money, but grow old with high debts from the bank. I met children with a lot of new toys and clothes but they grew as dope addicts. I have been with hardworking street children but the hard earned money is not even enough for a decent dinner. I have worked with highly skilled workers but with a very low salary due to high taxes.
Now, what is the permanent solution to poverty? Here are some of my ideas.
1.0 If only country leaders will treat his countrymen as his children, he will not tolerate any form of corruption within his government and focus on the country’s economy to create more jobs.
2.0 If only all religious groups will treat each other as real brothers and sisters, then respect will be a good investment to help each other to have a decent way of earning a living.
3.0 If only parents will realize that having a child is more than just a big responsibility, then they will think twice before adding them and concentrate more on how to provide their needs.
4.0 If only money management is being more discussed rather than rumors about personalities, then a lot of money will be saved and be spending on better things like running a business.
5.0 If only all of us will treat each other as a part of one big and happy family, then poverty will be just a part of history.
Poverty is a crime against humanity, and being humane is the highest form of law.
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I have never experienced such poverty first hand so my Blog Action Day post was about visiting those in poverty. Your post about emerging from poverty is a real encouragement for those of us who wish to see poverty eradicated..
Thank you for sharing a part of your story.
You’re welcome, Rodney. It is indeed my pleasure to share a part of me to serve as an inspiration to people who thinks poverty has no solution.
Angel, I admire you for your integrity and your sense of family. I applaud you!
I like your ideas. Thank you for sharing your personal story.
Hi Glenda,
I am so delighted to have you here, knowing that you are a very busy blogger. Rest assured that I will always keep my integrity.
Thanks for the admiration and the same goes with you. You and your “talent” will always be among my inspiration.
I will continue to read your inspiring posts and support you to the best I can.
Angel, I absolutely agree with Glenda. I love your thoughts of treating everyone you meet as one of your family. It’s very powerful, thank you.
i would like to post something about poverty, but not now. we just had a feeding session last sunday, together with my wife, parents, sis-in-law, a few friends, and blogger Cyril of http://risksofbusiness.com.
We fed around 200 children living near a dumpsite in our city. It’s something like a regular activity for us, reaching out to our less fortunate brothers.
Ceblogger – I think what you have done is better than just a post. I wish I can do that too.
Thank you so much for sharing your story Angel! I could not agree more.
My husband, who is Navajo, often says “we are all related.” This is not just in a genetic sense — our hearts, minds and spirits are all connected on planet earth, and the more we act on that principle, the sooner we will ALL be in better shape.
Keep up the great work — I am glad to meet you.
-Pam
I do like your five points. I wrote something similar on my blog on Blog Action Day.
In my graduate classes in social work, we learned that many believe that poverty is essential to keep balance with all other classes. I never bought into it as most social workers don’t and I find your post to be so direct at raising awareness. This is how we will make a difference and your post is a significant contribution to Blogger Action Day.
Pamela – You are lucky to have your husband. Nice to meet you too.
B. Wilde – Although poverty can help to balance the economy, I still feel we should do something about it. Thanks for finding my entry significant.
It’s beautiful knowing about how your fight to escape poverty. Hope your spirit will inspires everyone.
Yes I agree with you!
Hi,
I am a 23 years old girl, in love wth life, so I have many hobbies: going out with my girlfriend,practice some sports (swimming), go our in the evening to a discoteque, so all the things that chicks like me do always. I also have a genuine love for marijuana . It’ a recent love but very deep.I like to stay at my place and burn it a lot. I think that one day we will party all together. What do you think about it?
smack smack,
Carla
toksgoown – I think you’re comment here is quite off-topic, but still I decided not to delete it. While it is ok to have many hobbies, it is NOT really ok to have that Marijuana thing. Party is fine, but only if you’re young. You’re 23 and supposed to act a bit more mature.
There’s no problem in loving life by making friends, but I don’t believe that you’re really enjoying your life now. The term “enjoying” is quite subjective because sometimes we think that we are enjoying, but actually we are “escaping”.
You might read my post here, but I think you just read it. You did not feel it. It did not sink in inside your heart and mind. Look around. There are many more important things to do rather than “genuinely loving marijuana”.
Lastly, you are not “genuinely loving it”. You’re using it to destroy your future. You’re using it to escape, to be happy temporarily, to get attention from “friends”.
I don’t know anything about you, but I hope you can think about it.
Good luck!