In India, the aspirations of middle-class parents for their children seem to cost more every year. Parents sweat and save to make their dreams come true. But for the very poor in some areas of the country, having children live past the age of 5 is difficult. One of the reasons is diarrhoea that claims […]
Let’s Not Wait #EarthHour
Today, 27 March 2021, is Earth Hour Day. Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, on Earth Hour Day people are encouraged to turn off all non-essential electronics and lights in their homes from 8:30-9:30 p.m. as a way to show their commitment to helping the planet. Let’s not wait to save our planet. Let’s Not […]
World Wildlife Day
It’s important to be aware of our impact on the natural world, and World Wildlife Day brings awareness to threatened and endangered species across the globe. I’m sorry to say that many of us in India behave rather poorly around wildlife. Having visited a number of wildlife sanctuaries, I’m always cringing when I observe people […]
Don’t Enable!
Don’t enable! Be wise about the consequences of your giving. Investigate who is getting your money, and know specifically how you are helping. Paul Sutherland, Chairman, Utopia Foundation Don’t Enable! Be Wise About Your Giving We are often drawn to give to charitable causes. I know. I’ve been there and done that. But how many […]
Racism Comes In Many Colours
Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year, the day closest to his birthday on 15 January. This year, it was held on Monday 18 January. Today, my #100WordsOnSaturday post is about the evil of racism that continues to haunt our world, years after the Civil Rights movement […]