Thursday, March 13, 2008

Help Africa!

I don't really know what to do and who to call to make life little bit better for the kids in Africa. I want so bad to adopt at least a few of them. Today Hans and I were actually looking for the adoption requirements for Uganda, but it is not possible at the moment (need to live in Uganda for three years).

The only thing (and I know it is not the best option) is to support one of Bono's (U2 front man) projects for Africa. He and U2 are very involved and for years are trying to raise money and help with poverty in Africa.ONE is Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life - united as ONE - to help make poverty history. It is a campaign of over 2.4 million people, in all 50 states, over 100 of America's most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. ONE is raising public awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger, disease and efforts to fight such problems in the world's poorest countries.GAP PRODUCT(RED) is about helping you make a difference in Africa. Half of the profits from your purchases support the Global fund's fights against HIV/AIDS in Africa.EDUN is a for-profit business founded on the premise of trade, not aid as a means of building sustainable communities. The company works on a micro-level to help build the skill sets of factories where the clothes are produced. EDUN is currently produced in India, Peru, Tunisia, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Mauritius and Madagascar.

In 2007, EDUN launched the edun LIVE brand. The mission of edun LIVE is to help foster trade in Africa through high-volume sales of blank t-shirts to the wholesale market. From the fields where the cotton is picked, to the final printing process, all edun LIVE products are 100% African, from "grow to sew".

2 comments:

Reil family said...

I read your sister-in –law blog yesterday and I was shocked it is really good that you want to help. I too fell helpless myself, but will be glad to do something.

isabelle said...

If you are American then the 3 year foster period requirement in Uganda can be worked around. Many americans have done it and are doing it in less than 3 years.
Contact me of you want anymore info ( I am adopting from Uganda - but as a Brit the 3 year foster requirement is applicable)