Seeing the rampant consumerism of North America juxtaposed with the struggle for survival in so many parts of the world, can I make a suggestion for what to get this Christmas? Find a reputable charity, and get involved. Be it a local one, or one that works in far away countries. You can sponsor a child, you can buy goats for a family, you can help buy a well in a village…whatever…just, make sure that rather than blowing cash on useless things that you use your wealth in a productive, meaningful way.
I’m not affiliated with any charities, this is not advertising on their behalf…it’s just what I’ve been feeling for the last couple of weeks. Don’t waste your resources.
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Great idea. I know some people even joke about this, but I think having someone make a donation to a charity in my name is a nice Christmas present.
Check out and the African Well Fund. Get a Make Trade Fair t-shirt while you’re at it
I’ve thought about this for awhile…and I think this is something I’d like to ask my parents to “get” me for Christmas or my birthday next year. I have so much stuff…and there are so many people out there who have nothing at all. I’ve gotten to the point where I pretty much stop asking my parents to buy me presents…because there’s nothing I need. So I’ll just tell them to take that money and do this instead…it’ll get put to much better use that way.
Merry Christmas to the second-best band in the world…
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