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Visiting the slum in Philippines, changed my life.
Situated right beside the city, blocks of slums stretch far and wide. Thousands of people crammed closely together in this densely-packed area,trying to make a living. As the locals led us through the blocks of slum to their home, they told us stories and struggles among the people of the slum.
Some of them collect leftovers from the garbage, wash and recook the food, to resell it to the others among the slums so they won’t suffer from starvation.
A mother we visited has 13 children. Looking like she’s in her late 40s, she thank us for the supplies and merely asked us to pray for her and her family’s health, as she holds her 11-month old baby and all her young children napping around her.
A family of 15. Living in a space that is only slightly bigger than a shopping mall elevator. And the saddest part? I’m not even exaggerating.
Crime and premature sexual intercourse are so common here. It’s no surprise to see a pregnant 13-years old girl.
I passed by dead rats and garbage piles soaked in rain water in between blocks, as skinny children run around us, laughing and playing in the rain.
A tooth extraction cost them a packet of rice.
The cost of basic health medication, is equivalent to the living cost of their whole family for the entire week.
Babies and children are infected with Tuberculosis and HIV, because they live so closely to each other and simply couldn’t afford healthcare.
I regretted not coming earlier. It really makes you think, when you’re able to sit down and talk to them. To understand their hardships. To know how blessed we are, and how we all CAN and SHOULD help them.
With such over-population, poverty will only deteriorate with the lack of education and birth control.
It is SO important to provide EDUCATION and just...a chance. For the people, especially the children of the slum.
So to all of you who want to lend a helping hand, please visit | https://dawnforthepoor.org | and donate/sponsor a child today. Remember, that one cup of milk tea on your hand, can feed a child for 5 days.
We have so much in comparison.
Give them a chance too!
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