Be the Change: Save a Life

Last week, ABC News debut their program Be the Change: Save a Life a year long project that spans three continents and nine countries.  Each of the stories looks at the six major health problem which the poorest of the poor face on a daily basis.  And give simple ways that people can help those most in need.  Many of the reporters were surprised how little needed to be done to make major changes in a person's life!

The program is about 40 minutes, but definitely worth it!

Reporters interviewed:

• A graduate student whos class project was to create an incubator for pre-mature babes which would cost under $200 (usually costs upwards of $20,000)
• Plumpy Doz which combats stunting which leads to lower IQ and ability to work for a livable wage
• Bringing clean drinking water to slums in India
• A club owner leaving his world to volunteer in Africa to eventually start up a thriving NGO which brings clean water to small villages.  You can donate your birthday to help fund water project with Charity Water.  $20 can give a village water for 20 years.  CRAZY
• Using horses to bring life saving HIV/AIDS medication to villages too remote for cars or motorbikes 
• A refrigerated camel?

Want to get involved, or find somewhere you can donate money to help alleviate some of the suffering.  Check out The Million Moms Challenge.

Stay tuned because they will be bringing up dates and new stories from the field in coming months!