The social inequalities that characterise the modern day world within which we live are, for lack of a better word, appalling. 1 out of every 6 individuals lives below the poverty line in abject starvation and social malaise. In fact, two thirds of the planet slaves away for the benefit of the remaining third, who live in comparitive luxury. Colonisalism and Post-Colonialism continue to hamper efforts at reversing such odds, as do corrupt political systems in the very countries in need of help. By and large the efforts of governments in tackling the issue of social inequality and worldwide poverty are nothing short of a total failure for they only succeed in either providing short term, spur-of-the moment solutions or, more commonly, in reproducing the repressive elements of the class system that defines the majority of political regimes of our age.
Private organisations such as Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Denmarks oldest and largest aid organisation is a private NGO that's supported in part by the Danish Institute for Aid Abroad, DANIDA and for the better part by private donors, are the way forward in aid-related matters. MS works with established local and civil organisations in numerous nations in Africa, Central America and Asia, with the aim of providing help to self-help to citizens of these countries who find themselves faced with poverty-related problems. The solutions to such challenges are by no means simple and straightforward. MS works towards sustainable, long-term relief to issues such as corruption, unfair trade and illegal land use. Emphasis here is on working with local residents and not dictating terms as has been the case with numerous aid models hitherto; help to self-help as it were.
A clear example of the working model of MS would be the horn of Africa, a region that is currently home to over 10 million starving citizens in what is possibly the worst drought experienced in the area. MS is currently involved in the donation of immediate food and medical aid to those afflicted due to the acute nature of the problem at hand. However, longer term solutions are also in motion; these include the construction of water containers that will be used in collecting rainwater that can be stored up for periods of future drought and working together with local farmers to establish better cultivation techniques that will improve harvest yields. Improved harvests allow for the storing up of food supplies that can also be turned to in times of future drought.
Monthly donations of 70, 100, 150 and 200 Kroner respectively can be made through MS' webpage or via the team of fundraisers that scour Copenhagen's streets in search of potential members. These donations get multiplied tenfold by the Danish Institute for Aid Abroad, DANIDA who also monitor the way in which the funds get used and publish statistics germane to the above.
www.ms.dk
Private organisations such as Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Denmarks oldest and largest aid organisation is a private NGO that's supported in part by the Danish Institute for Aid Abroad, DANIDA and for the better part by private donors, are the way forward in aid-related matters. MS works with established local and civil organisations in numerous nations in Africa, Central America and Asia, with the aim of providing help to self-help to citizens of these countries who find themselves faced with poverty-related problems. The solutions to such challenges are by no means simple and straightforward. MS works towards sustainable, long-term relief to issues such as corruption, unfair trade and illegal land use. Emphasis here is on working with local residents and not dictating terms as has been the case with numerous aid models hitherto; help to self-help as it were.
A clear example of the working model of MS would be the horn of Africa, a region that is currently home to over 10 million starving citizens in what is possibly the worst drought experienced in the area. MS is currently involved in the donation of immediate food and medical aid to those afflicted due to the acute nature of the problem at hand. However, longer term solutions are also in motion; these include the construction of water containers that will be used in collecting rainwater that can be stored up for periods of future drought and working together with local farmers to establish better cultivation techniques that will improve harvest yields. Improved harvests allow for the storing up of food supplies that can also be turned to in times of future drought.
Monthly donations of 70, 100, 150 and 200 Kroner respectively can be made through MS' webpage or via the team of fundraisers that scour Copenhagen's streets in search of potential members. These donations get multiplied tenfold by the Danish Institute for Aid Abroad, DANIDA who also monitor the way in which the funds get used and publish statistics germane to the above.
www.ms.dk
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