How in the world do you teach your kids about the poverty in the world and here at home when they have so much more than they could ever need?
I don't have some big philosophical answer to this. I just know we have to start somewhere. So, for our Family Joy Project we sat down and reminded the boys about how JOY comes in being Generous and in doing things for others. We tried to explain what life is like around the world. And we showed them a youtube video called Generation Hope. It's the most recent mini movie made by Mary's Meals.
Basically what they do is provide one meal a day to children - at school. They purchase the products from local farmers, etc. and hire local people. The best part - with my canadian dollar - I can feed one child for a year with $16. Seriously? An entire year? And it means they get to go to school? And grow up to go to college and have jobs and give back. Oh my goodness.
We have supported Mary's Meals ever since I stumbled across the book "The Shed that Fed a Million Children".
There's another book recommendation for you.
And Child 31 is the first professional video I saw that explains what they do really well.
I would just love it if you would find time to watch these. It's full of beautiful people and hope and God's working in the world. And so much joy out of sadness..
And, yes, I'm totally writing this because I believe in what they do and would love to encourage you to be a part of it too.
Here's the link to the Canadian office for receipts and to read more about who they are.
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