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Mum's Word
1. July 16th 2008 @ 05:10. Mrs M Says:
My mum always taught us to be charitable to people who have less than we do. Even though mum didn't have much to spare, she always gave to charity.

Now I do the same. I'll look into this one.

Adam explains that research shows that a girl is more likely to do something with an education than a boy. And that a girl who is educated is more likely to ensure that her children are educated. Just like teaching a man to fish, you feed him for life, by educating a girl, you ensure a regenerative inter-generational commitment to learning.

When I decided to sponsor a child I decided it had to be a girl. Didn't care what country, just find the most needy baby girl and I'll sponsor her.

It's safe to say that money (or lack thereof) stopped me from having a fourth child. But money wasn't going to stop me from having a sponsor child.

Great post Joanne.

Love & stuff
Mrs M


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2. July 16th 2008 @ 06:11. Louie Says:
wow, that i really admire people with that much conviction.

Hedgehogs is a great way to describe them,

Hope the book sales are going well.
3. July 16th 2008 @ 17:26. tlcorbin Says:
The 'Hedgehog Affect,' it can be profound.


Movies and Life
4. July 16th 2008 @ 21:36. Tracy Says:
Fantastic post.


Learning Something Everyday
5. July 17th 2008 @ 03:05. Jessicca Says:
This is a great post Joanne!

I am sure to pass this around to my remaining friends in Australia and hope that everyone can truly make a difference.

Hm.. a gift to World Vision from one mom to another, that is neat.

Have a blessed day!
Jessicca
6. July 17th 2008 @ 03:43. Anonymous Says:
Adam and Bec are clear about what they want to do and brave about it as well. We could all do with a dash of either quality in our daily lives.


Writers In Writing (and other writing)
7. July 17th 2008 @ 11:17. Jayne Kearney Says:
The images here are beautiful Jo and really underscore the message of your post. A humbling and inspiring piece.
Jayne


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8. July 17th 2008 @ 19:15. D. Armenta Says:
What a great post!

May I add, please another great thing you can do for a very small amount of money?
Kiva allows you to loan $25.00 (U.S. value) to small business starters in developing countries, which they pay back. My Mum has lent that amount and been paid back 5 times now. I'm joining right now myself!

I love the places that start things at the grassroots level, so average joes like us can help in a concrete way.

Thanks again for the wonderful post.
9. July 17th 2008 @ 23:29. Joanne Fedler Says:
Thanks all of your for your great comments - and especially the one about Kiva - what a fabulous idea. Adam and Bec do something similar in Nepal for women who want to start their own businesses - I guess if we look, we can find things within our reach and our budgets that will expand our hearts.

Jo


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10. July 17th 2008 @ 23:36. Cibbuano Says:
great stuff joanne. When I have the money, I'd be delighted to send it along.

D - I forgot all about Kiva. Love the idea, I really do!

It's a great thing you did, Joanne, not asking for anything on Mother's Day. That takes a rare turn of perspective. The last time I saw my parents, I asked my mom what she wanted for Christmas, and she said 'nothing'. I persisted and she said she wanted me to take my brother and donate blood at the blood bank! Great mother!
11. July 18th 2008 @ 00:24. Joanne Fedler Says:
Cib, I LOVE your mother. She's my kinda gal.
Since I don't earn a lot, I don't like the idea that gifts have to cost a lot. I also think that when you don't spend a lot, you have to think harder. You can cook a meal, babysit, make something for someone and people love that. I want my kids to know that giving is easy, and there are so many ways to give for free - like giving blood.
Jo


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12. July 18th 2008 @ 04:16. postmoderncritic Says:
Hey Jo,

And the list of charities to donate to when I start to make money keeps on growing... Thanks for publicising this incredibly worthy cause!

It has occurred to me more than occasionally that perhaps I am not Sydney-material.

I find this hard to conceptualise of because Sydney is composed of people with such varied worldviews... You are adding to its culture with your own (and I bet a lot of Sydneysiders appreciate it) without even trying to just by living here, Jo.

I am similarly not seduced by possessions, and spend any money my parents give me on travel. I think this makes me a better person, and more equipped to help people around the world. I have attempted two paid positions as an English teacher in developing countries in Europe and Asia, but I find I am not thick-skinned enough not to be affected by the suffering that went on there.


Learning Something Everyday
13. July 21st 2008 @ 05:10. Jessicca Says:
Kiva sounds like a great idea!

I'll look into it and hope that I can pay-it-forward from those who have blessed me when I needed fundings to save my mother's life.

Thanks D.Armenta!

Have a blessed day

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