I listened on the radio about this charity organization that provides Internet access to developing countries. I admit that I thought, do they actually need Internet access, wouldn’t they rather have food, shelter, clean water, medical care, etc.
Then they talked about how access to all the information helped the locals with their farming techniques and now more children attend schools rather than work on farms because they could afford all books online.
And since these countries have no source of electricity, this organization utilizes solar-power panels to provide power to all devices.
The Green WiFi, is committed to providing solar powered access to global information and educational resources for developing regions and K-12 school children striving for knowledge in a digitally divided world.
I was impressed and admired the founders of such organizations, the ones that give in order for others to have.
It makes me wonder, what am I doing to contribute in this world!
#1 by MBH on March 14, 2009 - 6:52 AM
There are plenty of humanitarian & nature-preserving projects out there that take donations.
I contacted Green-Wifi on how to donate. Will let you know should they reply.
#2 by Bloggylife on March 14, 2009 - 9:15 AM
MBH, I’m impressed
Let me know how it goes
#3 by MBH on March 14, 2009 - 9:18 AM
I forgot to mention that there are plenty of open source projects that could donate for, like wine & Azureus.
#4 by Bashar on March 14, 2009 - 10:37 AM
I think you can always give food instead of advancement, but they’ll come back hungry next morning. The idea is try and bring them up to speed, that could help them eventually be educated and survive better on their own, not to say food is not important.
#5 by Shaymaa on March 14, 2009 - 5:48 PM
I remember reading about an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in Africa get on their feet. I think it’s a great idea.
Now, Fair Trade is another issue!
#6 by Marzouq on March 16, 2009 - 5:59 AM
Now that is an interesting concept. Hopefully they won’t just get hooked on MSN and Facebook!
#7 by Bloggylife on March 17, 2009 - 12:04 AM
Bashar, it’s just like the concept of teaching someone rather then handing them what they need for the day
Shaymaa, wAllah nice their activities
Marzouq, I think that’ll only happen if they implemented it here!