Comments on: Kindling Fires for Japan, the U.S., and Congo

By: Bloggers making a difference

Bloggers making a difference — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:27:21 +0000

[...] A post at The Half Way Point, "Kindling fires for Japan, the U.S., and Congo", inspired me to become a volunteer at [...]

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:02:54 +0000

I love the awareness you spread Belinda. I’ve thought about Japan and the Congo and the human suffering that exist in both places. You are right – we should never lose our capacity to envision if we were walking in those shoes. I say it over and over again. I strongly believe geography governs our destiny.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:25:13 +0000

I really like point 3 – that it is in your power to control.

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:18:37 +0000

Oh, Tess! You are such a wonderful and uplifting human being! I think it’s so important to remember how truly previleged we are compared to so many whose pain and suffering largely go unnoticed. We must never lose our capacity to ask: what if it were me? What if it were someone I love? I love how responsive you are and how big your heart is. You are such an inspiration! xoxo

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:52:50 +0000

Belinda,
I love how you use your blog to spread your passion and commitment for those who are hurting and have less. You never fail to remind me that my problems are minor inconveniences. I’ve checked out your resources and will make a decision tonight with hubs on which path to take to help. Thanks xoxo

By: brian

brian — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:14:30 +0000

thank you for kindling those fires…sadly people start to forget over time…a short attention span…japan is hot…haiti was the last…i know we can not help all, but if enough build those fires we will attract communities of people to the causes…great post…

By: Tessa

Tessa — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:46:38 +0000

I have a sister in the Congo via Women for Women International. I want to do more. I strive to empower people to reach out and help, speak, act. It’s so tricky when we start to feel helpless and then just let the information put out our own fires, rather than transforming that coldness into something helpful. Love this post!

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:19:22 +0000

Together is how we do it; not alone.

By: Belinda

Belinda — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:50:51 +0000

Hi Sara, I SO know what you mean. The trouble is the media doesn’t cover what’s happening in the Congo and it’s one area where if more of us knew what’s going on, we would definitely be moved to help and make a difference. Imagine what kind of impact we would make if we could successfully boycott even one electronics company that continues to use minerals used to keep the war against women going.

As for sponsoring a woman, what’s great about Women for Women International is the women write letters to their sponsors in their own handwriting and they let you know how much your help means to them. It’s a fantastic way to be helpful and feel connected to that region for as little as $27 a month.

By: Marci | Liberating Choices

Marci | Liberating Choices — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:47:58 +0000

from poetry to a woman of passion. You have many fires The more I can focus on one cause/one passion, the more I can give wood for the fire. I don’t know how to help everyone but I can help in one area really well.

I had no idea we can buy conflict-free electronics /minerals! Thank you for the wealth of information on how others can help.