We have looked at the difference between a developed and a developing country. We've seen how developing countries are chosen, and learned a little about two least developed countries. What's next?
In Contemporary Human Geography, James Rubenstein list the eight Millennium Development Goals as set by the United Nations: (#1) End poverty and hunger, (#2) Achieve universal primary education, (#3) Promote gender equality and empower women, (#4) Reduce child mortality, (#5) Improve maternal health, (#6) Combat HIV/Aids, malaria, and other diseases, (#7) Ensure environmental sustainability, and (#8) Develop a global partnership for development (217).
Perhaps at first it would seem that governments and large organizations could do a greater job at tackling these big tasks than individuals. After all, many governments and large organizations send aid to those in need. But this does not mean that individuals cannot make a difference. Here are a few ways you can help those living in developing countries, if you so desire.
1. Sponsor a child. There are many organizations that offer sponsorships to children in developing countries. For example, visit Compassion.com or WorldVision.org.
2. Send a care box to a child in a needy country through Operation Christmas Child or similar organization.
3. Purchase handmade items through charity organizations that employ underprivileged people: 3cordshaiti.com, http://biggerthanbeads.storenvy.com/ and similar websites.
4. Donate money to organizations that provide clean water, education, medical aid, etc. to those in developing countries: solehope.com, thewaterproject.org
5. If you have the means to go, go to a developing country to bring needed supplies, teach, build projects, etc. for people in need.
I hope you learned something after reading through the posts on this blog! Thanks for visiting! Please comment with any questions!
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Works Cited
Rubenstein, James M. Contemporary Human Geography. 2nd ed. Glenview: Pearson, 2013. Print.
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