So, I came across an article yesterday regarding the lack of food in Venezuela and the terrible situation the country is facing. Being a father of 3 children this hit home for me, trying to imagine not being able to provide the basic food necessities to my kids. . .
Venezuela’s economy is so bad, parents are leaving their children at orphanages
Poverty and hunger rates are soaring as Venezuela’s economic crisis leaves store shelves empty of food, medicine, diapers and baby formula. Some parents can no longer bear it. They are doing the unthinkable. Giving up their children.“People can’t find food,” Salazar told me. “They can’t feed their children. They are giving them up not because they don’t love them but because they do.”
Full article here
Lets show why we are the best community on Steemit and do what we can to help!
For those of you who don't know, SPL member lives in Venezuela and he has been teaching people about Steemit and using SBD resources to help feed those who are starving. We need to help
feed these people!!
Rawdawg is sponsoring a bonus to raise some funds for the people of Venezuela. Nobody should starve and especially not children. I realize Venezuela is not the only place that has food shortages but we have one of our league members doing what he can. Lets show him some support!
Rules:
- Play in the
20 SBD Free-roll on February 14th at 3p.m. CST
- Send a minimum 1 SBD Donation to
memo: Food Donation
- Finish in the Top 3 places
- Upvote and comment "I'm in" etc. confirming your donation is in prior to tourney start
Participants who have made a minimum donation and finish in the top 3 will receive a 15 SBD bonus
Bonus winners will be paid when post rewards are paid out for this post.
It's horrifying to read an article like this.
Lets help feed some people. SBD's go a long way in Venezuela!