Came across this short film a while back that illustrates an example of the socioeconomic inequalities that exist in many societies today - inequalities that are avoidable, unjust and often a matter of life and death.
Around 1.2 billion people around the world live in extreme poverty during this period of great affluence and modern technological advancement. These people struggle every day for survival, suffering in dignified silence that go largely unnoticed.
It is difficult to imagine what opportunities exist for the children potrayed in the film (and elsewhere) if they are denied the basic headstart in life - health and nutrition, adequate shelter, education, to name a few.
We don't have to look too far to witness these inequalities, there are plenty behind our backyard - the urban poor, rural and indigenous communities, illegal immigrants etc
- daisyboo-
3 comments:
A friend emailed this to me too. Nothing like a dose of reality to show us how fortunate we are over here.
haha.. finally had time to watch the video.
well... like meeky said.. it takes something like this to make us feel really really fortunate..
will appreciate kfc more next time
it's very sad to see how food we waste is someone else's treasure.
Makes people think twice not to waste food next time ~
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