Two Dollars

The United State is categorized as a first world country, meaning it is a developed, capitalist, and industrial country. People that live In the US are lucky because there is lots of opportunity and many resources available on a day-to-day basis. Take, for example, a person living in an average sized house. First, there is a house, with windows, insulated walls, multiple rooms, and all that come with a house, here in America. The house provides a clean source of water, electricity, and security from the outside world. All this can be paid for by the job the person has. The grocery store nearby has a plentitude of fresh food and the mall has everything, ranging from clothes to toys. The person has a car to get to all these places and spend his money.
Now, what would happen if, suddenly, the person’s pension got severely cut to 2 dollars a day, or 60 dollars a month, which is only 720 dollars a year. The person would find himself in serious trouble, losing many things that that aren’t fully his yet. This is of course a worst case scenario because the person probably has savings and can find a better job. If he becomes homeless, organizations will help him find a home and take care of him. Most important of all, there is free drinking water everywhere.
The story is much more different in Liberia. People have to actually survive on 2 dollars a day. This includes food, water, clothing, and education for the children. Most people have to travel miles each day just to bring water back to their house, which is most of the times one room with no electivity.
Poverty is an enormous problem all across Africa. People still manage to live on those 2 dollars, so think how big of a difference you can make in someone’s life by donating a small fraction what you have. Unlike people here, in America, the people of Liberia can’t just go and get a better job. The opportunity for them simply doesn't exist. Make a difference. Donate today!