The Ebola Virus.

You may have heard about the Ebola Virus recently. In fact, its most likely you have as it’s been circulating round the media lately. A lot. This isn’t some kind of issue that’s going to just suddenly disappear after a month or so without any action. The Ebola Virus is real. It’s taking it’s toll around the world right at this moment.

The World Health Organization has reported that the Ebola epidemic has killed 4,951 people out of 13,567 infected in eight countries.

Why is is that those of us in Westernized countries only started caring when it became a threat to us and our country? Why is it that the media only tend to commentate in detail when a Western civilian is affected? We constitute the world community, right?

This needs to change.

We need to start providing those currently being affected by the deadly Ebola Virus with basic resources and essentials such as food and drink. The things we take for granted. We need to rise above those who don’t care by carrying out actions in order to help and aid those affected. If we show people we care then they will only naturally follow. Do your bit. Make a change. 

We need to demand the distribution of these resources in the countries affected as the majority of these countries are struggling to cope with this epidemic – and rightly so; it’s a huge strain on their country. These countries are struggling financially. We can not only help by digging a little deeper into our pockets but by further promoting the organizations  and charities that encourage us and urge us to donate.

” The fight against Ebola is a fight against inequality” – Jim Yong Kim (President of World Bank group)

The Disasters Emergency Committee in the United Kingdom have launched an appeal for donations. Any sums of money are welcome. However, this is not the only way you can do your part. As I have said previously, promotion and awareness are key.

If you wish to donate to the DEC Ebola Virus appeal then please click the link here.

http://www.dec.org.uk/appeals/ebola-crisis-appeal

Thank you.

So not everyone looks, thinks or is the same – who cares?

See you all soon,

Stand up for equality

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