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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