Few people I know in the U.S. consider themselves wealthy. But consider the story of Criscent Bwambale, the boy pictured here, as related by the BBC..Criscent was born with cataracts and was unable to see. The photo was taken as he's on his way home, looking out the window at a delightful world he is seeing for the first time.
The cost of the surgery? According to the website of Sightsavers, the NGO that funded Criscent's surgery, it's $75.00. $50.00 for adults.
Yes, that's $75.00.
Wow.
None of this is to say that people with $75.00 to spare should start throwing it at the health problems of developing countries. It is important to choose organizations that have leadership from the nations they are serving and that have a strong record and reputation for spending money ethically and effectively.
But there are plenty of organizations in Uganda, the rest of Africa, and the rest of the developing world doing this sort of amazing work. And the complexity of trying to help is no excuse for not helping.
And look at Criscent's face. Wouldn't you give much more than $75.00 to play even a small role in transforming someone's life like that?!
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