Sometimes it's just too easy to get caught up in what's wrong with the world. Yes, every part of our planet needs help in some way - poverty, disease, lack of education, human rights, political freedom, protecting the environment - they're all major global issues which deserve our serious attention.
Today on Thanksgiving in the US, we're focusing on the positive. In no particular order (sounds like DWTS!), we're grateful for:
- Access to clean drinking water with no worry about cholera @PlanetWaterLive
- The choice to use condoms and prevent HIV @talkHIV
- The ability to get tested, learn our status & prevent HIV @HIVictorious
- Our political freedom and democracy @hrw
- Those who make a difference and won't accept the status quo @changemakers
- Organizations like @dosomething who plant seeds of social responsibility amongst youth
- Supporters who wear the 46664 Bangle and help create jobs for those in need
- Individual voices like @bonostreetteam who volunteer their time to raise awareness of social issues
- Sound logic, like "World Change Starts with Educated Children" @RoomtoRead
- The #MDGs as a reminder of how lucky we are @WeCanEndPoverty
Make your own Thanksgiving list! It'll put a smile on your face and pack a little punch to that turkey stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving from the 46664 Bangle team in the US.
