I know! Two blog posts in one day? Must mean I'm definitely not doing anywork..teehee. But I really wanted to write about this now and since it's a different topic from my post of some minutes ago it deserves a separate entry.
Last night I watched a video by The Jubilee Project, a group headed by three people who make beautiful videos for amazing causes. I think they're very inspiring and everyone should be informed about the causes they stand for. Their latest video is in honor of Mother's Day (which is tomorrow!). There's a rising campaign for universal maternal health (Millenium Development Goal 5). Too many women die each day from complications in pregnancy, of which could have easily been prevented had there been a proper medical facility nearby, reasonable transportation, clean sanitation, and so many other reasons that seem oh-so-basic to us and others living in developed nations. The Jubilee Project (along with many other notable sponsors) created a video in which people were asked what the world would be like without moms. It included some fantastic stories and reminded me how lucky I am to have my mom (and my dad!) in my life. The video even included one of my role models, Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health, a fantastic organization dedicated to supplying services to alleviate disease (HIV/AIDs being one of their core focuses) and poverty.
But enough talk from me, just watch the video. And share it with your friends and family!
And learn more about the issues of universal maternal health from Every Mother Counts, a great organization that's part of the movement.
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