I need one euro......

[imeothanasis]

Read first and then look at the picture at the second post:

The photograph took the first Pulitzer Prize in 1994. The child in the photo is trying to pull his body to the camp food to the United Nations, located one kilometer away. The vulture awaits the death of the child.

The photograph provoked controversy when it published. Nobody knows what happened to the child in the photograph, including the photographer Kevin Carter, who left as soon as he took the picture.



Three months later Kevin Carter committed suicide, shortly after he was diagnosed with depression. Behind him he left a diary, which began by saying, "Dear God, I promise that I will no longer throw food in the garbage, as insipid as it is. I pray to You to protect the soul of this child ..."

 

[imeothanasis]

 

[Mist_Of_Joye]

Trillions are thrown out on wars, for the greedy to make money over death and destruction, while children are left out to die of hunger. What kind of world order is that?!

 

[perpetua]

An incredibily moving and emotive picture Imeo, which until now I hadn't seen.

I don't know quite how to respond to it as whatever I write can't sum up my sadness of the suffering of innocents that still continues today . . . . corrupt governments and their leaders who divert crucial aid funding into their own coffers, bleed their countries dry - may they be dammed for ever.

 

[markarich159]

Why didn't Kevin Carter, the photographer, simply pick the child up and walk/drive him to the UN Food Distribution Center(one Kilo away) after he snapped the photo????? He left this poor child to die and walked way with Pulitzer winning photo then complains about throwing tasteless food in the garbage?? No wonder he committed suicide.

 

[imeothanasis]

Marka, I was wondering the same. He could take the photo first and then take the child to his arms for the camp food. Maybe he was so socked from what he saw. He was too soft for this situation.

Mist, I really wonder why we all brook that kind of people. I wonder what is this place we live? Its really crazy!!!

Perp I am happy you feel that way buddy. Feelings are normal and our help to those little sweet creatures like this little girl is normal too, agree?


I open this thread having a purpose. If you havent already understand why, I will tell you in a while.


ps.....I thought of that pic eating a pizza.

 

[Mist_Of_Joye]

Why didn't Kevin Carter, the photographer, simply pick the child up and walk/drive him to the UN Food Distribution Center(one Kilo away) after he snapped the photo????? He left this poor child to die and walked way with Pulitzer winning photo then complains about throwing tasteless food in the garbage?? No wonder he committed suicide.

There is a code among journalists not to interfere, whether physically, or morally or emotionally with the subject they are treating, in order to keep their objectivity intact.

And this code has been controversial and a matter of debate for ages. It sometimes has a meaning, and sometimes not. But journalists who unconditionally commit themselves to it and cover hot spots on Earth, suffer the most from it.

Frankly I couldn't care less about codes, laws and rules, when faced with horrible injustice. Humanity is above every other consideration.

If I could contribute to help others, or if I could save a human being or even an animal, from a certain death or danger, then I wouldn't care what anyone could say about me.

 

[imeothanasis]

There is a code among journalists not to interfere, whether physically, or morally or emotionally with the subject they are treating, in order to keep their objectivity intact.

And this code has been controversial and a matter of debate for ages. It sometimes has a meaning, and sometimes not. But journalists who unconditionally commit themselves to it and cover hot spots on Earth, suffer the most from it.

Frankly I couldn't care less about codes, laws and rules, when faced with horrible injustice. Humanity is above every other consideration.

If I could contribute to help others, or if I could save a human being or even an animal, from a certain death or danger, then I wouldn't care what anyone could say about me.

Who cares about what they would say Mist? If there was a person in this earth that wanted to say something bad then we would leave him for some days without food to see what he would say after this.

You know that laws and rules are good for organised societies Mist. Those situations like the one in the pic are out of law. The "law" there is different.

As you saw the name of the thread is changed.

I always wanted to help other people that need basic things that I dont care about like food and clothes. The best way to understand those people is to bring yourself for only 1 min to their situation. Or maybe try to see with your mind a pic of your child trying to move its body. Then you will do everything to help them.

I already pay 300 euros per year to an organization that helps people in those situations. But I want more now.

ECF has maybe 40.000 members. Its nice to feel sad about those poor people but action is required. If we just say some things without doing anything then our small conversation is useless, yes?

1 euro every month is a big amount of money for any of us? Noooooooooooooooooo

1 euro every month is a big amount of money for any of them? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I would like 1 euro per month from each ECF member to my paypal account or to ecf account or to any account that we know that its safe. 40.000 euros per month and 500.000 euros per year. I think that with that amount we can feed and give medicines to the whole Africa!

Please see the photo again for at least 2 mins and think that ecf members can be the ones that will save all little boys and girls in africa.

The doctor that made the operation to my daughter's eyes goes to africa twice a year to heal people's eyes. He is the manager of the Greek hospital for childs in Athens. The other day he brought a girl from africa that stayed in his house for 1 month until she felt better and then she left again for her home.

My daughter is ok but all the childs in africa are not. I want you to think the best way you can and send me 1 euro each month for4 those children. I will also contact ecf about this. Its an oportunity for us to earn peace for our souls. Every time you will put 1 euro to the account you will think and feel much better and your day will be full of peace. Trust me on this and we all be happier

I am very happy that there are people like Mist and perpe and marka here. I am sure that most people are like them and me.

The basic reason we dont give our help is because we forget, we feel bored etc. Its not the money but our mood. I ensure you that your mood will be the best by just paying 1 euro per month

 

[Mist_Of_Joye]

Well said Imeo! Count me in my friend!

 

[Stormynights]

Who cares about what they would say Mist? If there was a person in this earth that wanted to say something bad then we would leave him for some days without food to see what he would say after this.

You know that laws and rules are good for organised societies Mist. Those situations like the one in the pic are out of law. The "law" there is different.

As you saw the name of the thread is changed.

I always wanted to help other people that need basic things that I dont care about like food and clothes. The best way to understand those people is to bring yourself for only 1 min to their situation. Or maybe try to see with your mind a pic of your child trying to move its body. Then you will do everything to help them.

I already pay 300 euros per year to an organization that helps people in those situations. But I want more now.

ECF has maybe 40.000 members. Its nice to feel sad about those poor people but action is required. If we just say some things without doing anything then our small conversation is useless, yes?

1 euro every month is a big amount of money for any of us? Noooooooooooooooooo

1 euro every month is a big amount of money for any of them? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I would like 1 euro per month from each ECF member to my paypal account or to ecf account or to any account that we know that its safe. 40.000 euros per month and 500.000 euros per year. I think that with that amount we can feed and give medicines to the whole Africa!

Please see the photo again for at least 2 mins and think that ecf members can be the ones that will save all little boys and girls in africa.

The doctor that made the operation to my daughter's eyes goes to africa twice a year to heal people's eyes. He is the manager of the Greek hospital for childs in Athens. The other day he brought a girl from africa that stayed in his house for 1 month until she felt better and then she left again for her home.

My daughter is ok but all the childs in africa are not. I want you to think the best way you can and send me 1 euro each month for4 those children. I will also contact ecf about this. Its an oportunity for us to earn peace for our souls. Every time you will put 1 euro to the account you will think and feel much better and your day will be full of peace. Trust me on this and we all be happier

I am very happy that there are people like Mist and perpe and marka here. I am sure that most people are like them and me.

The basic reason we dont give our help is because we forget, we feel bored etc. Its not the money but our mood. I ensure you that your mood will be the best by just paying 1 euro per month

I don't give more to help because in a lot of instances the needy don't get it. Even the best charities only give a very small percentage to the children. You are very fortunate to know a doctor that does so much to help the children. I am sure he would be able to help you to make sure the money was used for the intended purpose and not just go in some fat persons pockets.

Thank you Imeo for the opportunity to really help.

 

[Viktro D'Vaping]

Very nice Imeo!!! I've been supporting the ABC (Abandoned Baby Center) in Africa for years. Another thing that has always weighed very heavily on my heart is their most basic need, their need for clean drinking water!!! One well can support several villages. Even with food if they do not have clean water to cook with or to even drink for that matter, the results are disasterous!!! Many people do not realize this, nor understand that when they see these poor skinny babies and children with their stomachs very distended and enlarged it is due to having bad drinking water and they are literally filled with parasites. Some are deadly, and others take what little nutrition that they are getting away from them!
Providing wells that deliver potable/safe drinking water is truly a gift of life that can save many of these poor souls for generations to come! I have been seriously thinking about starting a company that out of each small purchase, $1.00 will be donated not only by myself, but by the buyer too at the same time just by their purchase alone, to contribute to water well building projects!
If you take up the collection yourself, you can definitely count me in for sure! As we all know that we can actually trust YOU to send the money where it is so desperately needed and NOT in your own pocket, unfortunately like so many other "charitible organizations", or organizations in general do!!!

 

[Para]

Snopes has some add'l facts concerning the pic and the photographer HERE

 

[imeothanasis]

Very nice Imeo!!! I've been supporting the ABC (Abandoned Baby Center) in Africa for years. Another thing that has always weighed very heavily on my heart is their most basic need, their need for clean drinking water!!! One well can support several villages. Even with food if they do not have clean water to cook with or to even drink for that matter, the results are disasterous!!! Many people do not realize this, nor understand that when they see these poor skinny babies and children with their stomachs very distended and enlarged it is due to having bad drinking water and they are literally filled with parasites. Some are deadly, and others take what little nutrition that they are getting away from them!
Providing wells that deliver potable/safe drinking water is truly a gift of life that can save many of these poor souls for generations to come! I have been seriously thinking about starting a company that out of each small purchase, $1.00 will be donated not only by myself, but by the buyer too at the same time just by their purchase alone, to contribute to water well building projects!
If you take up the collection yourself, you can definitely count me in for sure! As we all know that we can actually trust YOU to send the money where it is so desperately needed and NOT in your own pocket, unfortunately like so many other "charitible organizations", or organizations in general do!!!

I wanted to charge 1 more euro for every GG sale but the money would be silly. I just want to collect big money and quick. Those children cant wait even 1 hour. I will speak to ecf today or tomorow to find a way for this

 

[imeothanasis]

I don't give more to help because in a lot of instances the needy don't get it. Even the best charities only give a very small percentage to the children. You are very fortunate to know a doctor that does so much to help the children. I am sure he would be able to help you to make sure the money was used for the intended purpose and not just go in some fat persons pockets.

Thank you Imeo for the opportunity to really help.

Maybe you are right Stormy. Maybe money goes to wrong hands. But this time money will go to the right hands. I dont know if people really trust me but if not we can give the money to an organisation to be sure. Maybe its better this way because I think that only a few people here really trust me. I will do my best anyway

 

[imeothanasis]

Snopes has some add'l facts concerning the pic and the photographer HERE

I didnt understand much things on this article because I dont speak english very well para. But I know that this pic is enough for me buddy

 

[perpetua]

" GG Aid " sounds like a wonderful idea Imeo . . . . . . I'm thinking aloud here and would like to offer a couple of suggestions based on the little experience I've got of fund raising, that would perhaps broaden the appeal to potential supporters and also safeguard yourself.

* A seperate PayPal account for GG Aid - it's real important to keep any funds raised seperate from your own money - publish how much money on a monthly basis it's raised, transparency is all to protect your good name and people can see what the contributions are.

* Perhaps ask for a list of charities that people would like to support and vary who the donations are made to - as has been said, in so many instances funds don't reach the people who they are intended for - but there are many smaller causes where this does happen. The Brooke is one I've supported for a long time as it helps animals and as a result improves everyday life for their owners in desperately poor countries.

* The monthly GG contest, how about turning it into a raffle -1Euro a ticket - there's 2 good reasons then to enter!

These are just my thoughts - hope no one takes offence by them.

 

[Stormynights]

Maybe you are right Stormy. Maybe money goes to wrong hands. But this time money will go to the right hands. I dont know if people really trust me but if not we can give the money to an organisation to be sure. Maybe its better this way because I think that only a few people here really trust me. I will do my best anyway

I do trust you completely. Taking money intended to help starving people would be like stealing from God. This is something you would never do.

 

[imeothanasis]

thanks Stormy my dear. Stealing God! Its exactly as you said it my dear!! But I still think that only a few people will trust me. But no worries, I will talk to ecf very soon.

 

[imeothanasis]

" GG Aid " sounds like a wonderful idea Imeo . . . . . . I'm thinking aloud here and would like to offer a couple of suggestions based on the little experience I've got of fund raising, that would perhaps broaden the appeal to potential supporters and also safeguard yourself.

* A seperate PayPal account for GG Aid - it's real important to keep any funds raised seperate from your own money - publish how much money on a monthly basis it's raised, transparency is all to protect your good name and people can see what the contributions are.

* Perhaps ask for a list of charities that people would like to support and vary who the donations are made to - as has been said, in so many instances funds don't reach the people who they are intended for - but there are many smaller causes where this does happen. The Brooke is one I've supported for a long time as it helps animals and as a result improves everyday life for their owners in desperately poor countries.

* The monthly GG contest, how about turning it into a raffle -1Euro a ticket - there's 2 good reasons then to enter!

These are just my thoughts - hope no one takes offence by them.

I dont know much things about this stuff but I can learn perpe my friend. I think your suggestions are really good and they will work. Thanks, and when I will start doing this I will ask for more ideas so all people can see how much money we have collect and where money goes.

 

[perpetua]

Thank you Imeo, I don't pretend to have massive experience, but I'm a ( voluntary ) Treasurer of quite a large group that organises community events to support local charities and keeping good records of all money raised and where it goes to gives sponsors/supporters the confidence and trust to keep giving and of course protects individuals.

Folk in here know you but I'm thinking ECF is a big place, alot of potential supporters amongst whom you may not be so well known.

Perhaps one of the clever techie peeps could design a 'GG Aid' logo?