I was surfing the internet this morning looking for some inspiration and I stumbled across the website http://www.charity.org/ which led me to a foundation actually called Global Impact. I read on and discovered that this organization has raised over $1.2 billion for "the world's most vulnerable people." The charities that Global Impact funds provide education, disaster relief, health care training and more to those in need.
Learning about the charities on this site and what they do in countries all over the world really ignites my passion for service. It is my dream to someday become either a doctor or journalist so that I can use my abilities in less fortunate areas to make a difference. I would love to join forces with a program like Doctors Without Borders because there are so many people who lack medicine and basic medical care. Children without simple immunizations for diseases that already have cures. Malnutrition affects 195 million children worldwide and mostly in areas not affected by armed conflicts.
Journalism is another passion of mine because awareness sparks action and journalists raise the awareness. Without dedicated reporters to tell the stories of the people who are so often overlooked, it would be incredibly difficult to help.
No matter what career you choose to pursue, anyone can help better the world.
(And I'm not trying to be preachy and pretend like I have been, or even will be, flying to a third-world country anytime soon, I'm just saying that pitching in to help organizations like Global Impact is a great way to help others from home!)
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