In the late 20th Century and the early 21st Century learners have been growing up in a global environment. It is now possible for people from all around the world to communicate with each other in a daily basis. I have chosen the focus question “is it important to have people from a number of countries to support humanitarian organizations?”As I believe that it is very important to have world-wide support for these organizations. The more people that are aware of the problems and are able to help the better for those affected. Obviously the ability to communicate globally is going to greatly improve this process.
The internet is important for humanitarian associations such as (Red Cross/ Red Crescent). This organization was established in 1863 in Geneva (Switzerland). Initially a small community working in Switzerland but later became an international organization. Of course at that time there wasn’t as much internet as now. But in 1998 it really started to work and more and more people visited their website and everyday more and more people join their organization. I think that people should help humanitarian associations even if they don’t help physically as they can help by being online. By using the internet a person in any country can access information about Red Crescent and make a personal investment in supporting this cause. You can visit the websitehttp://www.ifrc.org/.
Gemma Rice (now Gemma Sisia), was 18 years old and she went to northern Tanzania from Australia. Once there she completely fell in love with the country (Tanzania).When she saw that there were no schools, she decided to make a school. In 2002 the school opened with only a small amount of students and teachers. Today the school has almost 1200 students, 130 teachers, and 200 staff. The internet is a big help for her so that people can see what she has achieved. You can see the website www.schoolofstjude.co.tz. For me this lady did a really great job!!!!! I don’t think a lot of people would have the same courage as her, and don’t forget she was only 18.
Have you ever questioned if you are a good global citizen? If you are doing the right thing? Well after reading this I discovered that the internet is very important to connect all kinds of people. I think we should have more people supporting humanitarian associations because if every person helps a little the world would be amazing. Children could go to school, they can eat correctly, have normal cloths etc... People are supporting a lot of things but they don’t care a lot about this. So I encourage people to think about other people who don’t have the same opportunities. Anyone can help anywhere, every day, every hour.
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