Ed. Journal - Poverty

E class is as interesting as before. Today’s topic is poverty.
We watched the video of Bangladesh Grameen Foundation, and discussed a series of pictures of a weekly grocery shopping in the world.
Just found these two classroom materials on line:
Video is from
Grameen Foundation Website
Photographs by Peter Menzel from the book "Hungry Planet"
This is the picture of Aboubakar family from Chad. They spent only $1.23 for one week on food and Their favorite food is soup with fresh sheept meat.


Poverty is not news for us and it keeps companionship with human after we left Eden. The Grameen foundation is quite successful and to the point - diminish the poverty.
Yes, as we know, NGO is an excellent way to dissolve the global poverty, and open doors for developing countries.
But the root of the poverty is greed. Yes, this material leve of poverty is from the nature of the man.

Still remember the DVD I watched, Another World is Possible Vol. II – Poverty . Our world is a world of economic extremes. "A beautiful harmony of songs and images, teaching and storytelling unveil the tragic realities of our fragile world and incredible hope that another world is possible." It's a good movie. Would like to watch it again to explore more about this "another possible world".

Yes, it's another economic extreme:
The Diamond-covered Mercedes Benz SL550
http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=167


This is supposed to be an abundant world, the world of buffet. But this is also a realistic world, the world of worry, greed and hatred.
I am sure Professor Reed's idea is letting us think about teacher's roll and poor people, for all what we present might be the model for the next generation.
Having a loving heart and practising following Jesus are always the best choice.