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This happened this past week in Wisconsin. The donor had these wise words to share:
“None of us alone can fix all the problems of our world," the donor shared in a statement, "but each of us can, and should, do our best to help in whatever ways we have available to us. I hope this donation serves as a reminder that small acts taken by everyday people out of kindness and support can create a powerful ripple effect. May this small gesture inspire continued generosity, gratitude, and hope in a strong and compassionate community."
Anonymous donor clears $5,000 of school meal debt for Monona Grove School District families | Leader Independent
I feel like most Westerners think the answer to water issues in the rest of the world is (1) new inventions like water filters or (2) hyperlocal things like digging a well. All the while, they’re drinking municipally purified water from a central processing facility.
For some problems the question isn’t how to do it best on a budget, but how to get the resources to do it right.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held on 09 December, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa highlighted the project’s significance: “Clean water is a fundamental right, and today we bring that right to everyone in Ondo State. This project is central to our water and agricultural modernization efforts, forming the backbone of the State’s water supply and food security system, uplifting communities, creating jobs, improving health, and enabling prosperity in Ondo State.”
Nigeria: African Development Bank and partners break ground on $223 million urban water sector reform and sanitation project in Ondo State | African Development Bank Group
The UN Human Rights Commission has recognized three remarkable people and one organization for their work in helping displaced and neglected people around the world. Each one of these is so inspiring. Here’s a brief profile about Taban Shoresh:
An aid worker, women’s rights activist and genocide survivor originally from the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Taban Shoresh was inspired by her own experiences to found The Lotus Flower – a women-led organization that supports Iraqi women and girls affected by conflict and displacement.
Having grown from a staff of two in 2016 to a team of 150 today, The Lotus Flower is a grassroots operation that has helped over 100,000 people – many of them survivors of rape, torture, trafficking and slavery – through education, sport, skills development and livelihood opportunities.
The description of each awardee also includes a well-made Youtube video. Worth the time.
Humanitarian heroes celebrated with UNHCR Nansen Refugee Awards | UNHCR
Her choice was deliberate and full of heart. “It wasn’t just a coin flip,” she said. “I meant it, sincerely. People need hospitals. They need good hospitals. They need emergency rooms with people who think on their feet, who care for you first and guide you through. I hope this gift will help many people for years to come.”
I have no idea where a Kindergarten teacher comes up with $2.5M (maybe savings she built with her late husband, who’s mentioned), but what a powerful gift.
Mary McCarthy: A Legacy of Kindness | Bluffton Today
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