Be careful not to complain about the things you once prayed for”.. So, there was a social media clip about complaining about being in traffic, stuff at work, housework, etc. We can complain about those things, but the message was be happy you have a car, a job, a home, etc.

One part of the conversation is about why politicians can't achieve more in things like education or housing policy. It is important because we need to improve things. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwrm...

I was surprised to learn how close Italy is to Croatia, Serbia, etc, So, during the Bosnia genocide people were visiting Italy on a holiday. The juxtaposition is extreme. And this is disturbing. The hope is that it is a myth. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Humans are not the best caretakers of the community or planet. Surely we can do better than this. Denied rights, in overcrowded camps, where trafficking happens. Come on, surely we can do better than this. The people of Myanmar deserve better. news.un.org/en/focus/roh...

Maybe there are people out there who have not gotten involved in the UN or politics or charity that could do something about the issues in Mali. It would be hard to be less successful than the people who are already involved in trying to stop things like this. news.un.org/en/story/202...

Fighting dementia for some people is doing crosswords but they ignore some of the "modifiable risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol use, social isolation, physical inactivity, air pollution and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including high blood pressure and diabetes."

There are many reasons for homelessness, and one of the reasons can be something as basic as there are not enough outreach workers. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

There are many songs out there. So, here are some of them for those wanting to listen to a song they have not listened to before or want to listen to again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNY_...

"Based on global bed averages and population figures an estimated 12 to 15 million people are occupying a hospital bed worldwide on any given day“. Some might be in for observation, day surgery, etc and be okay. Some will not, but it is lots of people.

Why can't the UK end childhood poverty? A brief podcast episode. You can either access this podcast episode or end UK childhood poverty. I would be happy with either one. storybridgephilanthropy.podbean.com/e/health-for...

"Primary care is the only component of health care for which an increased supply is associated with better population health, longer lives, and improved health equity." www.chcf.org/resource/pri...

"Everyone has a million problems until they lose their health, then they have one." This or a similar quote is important. Health matters so much, but it does not matter just to you and your family, but others. So, donate to health charities. TB Alert UK, Malaria Consortium, Leprosy Mission, etc.

"Why do some First Nations {in Canada} manage to break the cycle of poverty and overcome the damage of historical injustices while others do not?" policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/07/firs...

Chuck Feeney gave most of his money to charity while living. So, don't cling to money until you are literally dead. Give now, because people, animals, and the environment need it now. www.atlanticphilanthropies.org/insights/ins...

Hardcore poverty in Malaysia nears zero. So, there are some good news stories out there. Although, more than just getting to zero is needed. There needs to be more social mobility, etc. www.malaymail.com/news/malaysi...

Rhodes argues there has always been actions and reactions in US history. Slavery was abolished, but then there was segregation. The Gilded Age was followed by the Progressive Era. Obama was followed by Trump. Something happens, and then the opposite happens. www.youtube.com/watch?v=umPi...

Oh, dear. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

"A student who owns a smartphone but has never used a university’s virtual learning environment, an online library database.....is not digitally “ready” for modern degree study, regardless of how fluent they might be on social media." theconversation.com/digital-pove...

There is an International Day of Hope. "Research consistently shows that higher levels of hope are associated with lower rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related stress." www.un.org/en/observanc...

"International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, 11 July" RIP www.un.org/en/observanc...

Why can't childhood poverty in the UK be eradicated? I don't want solutions on how that could be done. There are many of them. Why are these solutions not being done? The Totteridge Yew, the oldest tree in London has never existed without poverty in what is now modern-day London. Can that change?

Thanks to all those who follow this account or give to the charities plugged in some of the posts. Much appreciated.

Politics is not the only way that people can do service or improve things, Donating and getting in involved with charities are other ways. In US national politics they debate about affordable healthcare while the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic provides that free healthcare. hsfreeclinic.org

Why can't we run the trains on time? Why can't the NHS be fixed? Why did it take longer to remodel a kitchen than build the Empire State Building? Do we need limits on endless wars like the war on poverty? A brief podcast episode. storybridgephilanthropy.podbean.com/e/health-for...

"The project highlights the human side of economic disparity, food security, and the complex interplay between survival, cultural identity and social structures." digest.headfoundation.org/2025/05/06/t...

Did China eradicate "extreme poverty", and is that as good as that sounds? Even if they did, one can still be poor. Although, we should consider if other countries should do more of what China did and make a point of intervening in the poorest areas. borgenproject.org/being-poor-i...

Now, I don't want to be harsh. Maybe there was a logical reason for this, and why it took so long to fix. A bit concerning the UN had a rule to repay money it never received. And concerning that countries are not keeping up with membership fees. news.un.org/en/story/202...

There are Christians that support vaccines. www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/bang...

"Fear, uncertainty and mistrust threatened to undermine outbreak control efforts" Providing health is more than just what medical staff do, but what the community does too. www.who.int/news/item/12...

More doctors and nurses don’t necessarily fix healthcare. Treasury is hesitant to make upfront investment in things, even if it’s a good investment. Japan capitalism was different and better than other capitalism.… youtu.be/hEGru4WPGnM?...

“Most times, when you think of Disney, you’re thinking rides, you’re thinking Mickey, you’re thinking magic,” said visitor Reginald McDonald. “You never think family turn-up, Black cookout. You never think about that. abc7.com/story/disney...

"Men are less likely to know their HIV status, more likely to delay treatment, less likely to stay on treatment, and more likely to die of AIDS and other HIV-related causes" www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articl...

There are assumptions made about politicians. Being pro-war is one. Not always the case. As this famous photo shows. President Lyndon B. Johnson was emotional listening to a recording from his son-in law who was on the frontlines during part of the Vietnam war.

Some of the current United Nations Human Rights Council's resolutions. "Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage", "The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment: the ocean and human rights." Human rights in Syria. and more. www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...

The ESG shareholder motions to make a company more ethical often get voted down by people who view themselves as ethical people. Even Christians can vote down similar things when it comes to church investments. Profit should not be more important than ethics. And good enough is not good enough.

.".as people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid coverage from the American government, their benefits will likely be cut if they wed, or even moved in together." www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...

War on poverty, and how bears could help. A brief podcast episode. storybridgephilanthropy.podbean.com/e/health-for...

Now, I know poverty and inequality in Tajikistan might not get as much attention as the World Cup, but...... timesca.com/asian-develo...

An American evaluates online hate comments about America. The inability to separate between a person and their government. People blaming Australians for Rupert Murduch. There is stuff about the World Cup, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNQ8...

It’s not correct to think education fixes everything. There are many personal or global issues that can make it hard for even educated people to be okay. So, donating to a number of causes is good. Education is, however, important, and this charity works in India. www.educategirls.ngo

I would find it frustrating to have to convince politicians to spend more money to save people from HIV/AIDS. Something they should already being doing but are not. . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Help people see you. You are not donating to an organization you are helping others. You are expanding job and educational opportunities. Improving health outcomes, and more. Help people see. www.hollows.org/who-we-are/

Yes, there are people who just by default think government is bad. Government has done good things, reduced smoking rates, and ensured more access for people with disability. Helped create the internet, the GI bill, reduced air pollution, and the list goes on. www.brookings.edu/articles/10-...

"India’s slide to authoritarianism under the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government continued, with increased vilification of Muslims and government critics." www.hrw.org/world-report...

I don’t think AI is an existential threat to humanity. By all means have regulation, but I would like some of the focus to be on how to ensure AI does all the good that people are claiming it could do.

An opinion piece from 2025 on why social justice work is not achieving more. trustforlondon.org.uk/news/social-...

Don't vandalize robots. We care about human delivery drivers is that why they do it? If that was true, we probably would not make them deliver things to us in the rain, and tip much less than we spend on meals. And we would be more supportive of unionized businesses. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Marburg virus, another issue out there impacting people. And it has a high mortality rate. Everyone needs to do better at ensuring everyone is safe. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

They discussed things Democrats should do to fix things, but I wonder if they are too focused on big reforms. Is the Supreme Court's recent shift to the right the reason why states have been dealing with societal issues for decades even when it was left leaning? m.youtube.com/watch?v=juR9...