50 % of the population in Kenya lives on less than $1 per day. (Jeffery Sachs, End of Poverty)
How unimaginable. I am floored that this is even possible. Besides a pack of gum or something off the 99 cent menu at Wendy's, I can't even think of a single item you can get for under a dollar.
The life expectancy for the average Kenya is 48 years.
This is why I want to go. Knowing basic principles of first aid, and beyond that CPR, can CHANGE LIVES. My Grandma Grant turned 98 last week. that is almost double...
Only 62% of the population has access to safe drinking water.
I have never once had to worry about having water to drink. I can open my fridge and take out a bottle of water, or even turn on the faucet. Can you imagine? When I spoke to Jason he said they boil their rainwater and use it for drinking water. It hasn't rained in months.
Now this is the shocker for me. This is what told me I had to go...
The average yearly income for a person in Kenya is $360.
In a YEAR people. Most full time workers in the US make more than that in a WEEK. I am ashamed to say that I own a purse that cost more than that. How can their be such a divide? We are so lucky...
And then here is the good news!!!!!!! You CAN do something to help. There are plenty of organizations like Daraja that seek to make these changes. If you can't give money, volunteer. If you can't volunteer, spread the word. If you can't spread the word, pray. Do something, anything.
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