Cyclone Sidr Disaster - Helping Kids with Save the Children
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Video Description:
On my third day in the Bagerhat disaster area caused by Cyclone Sidr, I teamed up with Nick Downie from Save the Children. We went to a remote region that could only be reached by boat. I brought some blankets (which I bought with my own money) to give away to the poorest of the poor. In addition, we also collected water samples from various areas to see if water filters could be attached to provide clean water for the locals.
This video is not recommended for young children.
If you want to make a donation to the great work that Save the Children is doing after Cyclone Sidr, please check out (link to donate is at bottom of that page):
http://www.savethechildren.org/newsroom/2007/bangladesh-cyclone.html
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Outro music (music during blanket distribution) is "Walk the Streets" by Jamison Young from the album "Shifting Sands of a Blue Car". Download it for free at:
http://www.jamyoung.net/music.html
Music used under terms of Creative Commons Attribution Only license.
All other music is from royalty-free loops.
I am not a charity or NGO. I'm just a guy trying to make a difference in the world and trying to YouTube with a purpose.
(Disclaimer: Although I was happy to team up with Save the Children, this in no way means that Save the Children endorses or is affiliated with The Uncultured Project. The views expressed are my own and do not reflect Save the Children, its staff, or beneficiaries.)
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Hopefully, these videos can inspire others to try and make the world a slightly better place.
In fact, I recently wrote to Nick and mentioned this comment to him. There have been many times when I've kind of felt like I was in a slump - and I would read this comment and know I'm touching lives both here and abroad :-)
I'm not joking when I say this video changed my Christmas. I spent allot less on presents for extended family and gave what I saved to StC... I wanted to pay for my blankets! I felt ten times more festive afterwards, and because of your videos I knew my money was going to a good place. Thanks x
I might setup a paypal or something down the road - if I do I will let you know :-)
You can also donate to Save the Children - as you can see they do AMAZING work.
-Kiran
Not only was it next to a stream of water - it was also right next to their slum housing. So you had the smell of rotting shallow graves right next to your sleeping area. THAT'S how bad it was there.
are you ever fearful of crime?
its tragidies like this that make my everyday life seem like a cakewalk. it brings back the realization that we really should do our part in the world. im insprired and touched deeply. please keep up the amazing work. : ']
The looks on some of the Children's faces - as they received blankets bigger than they were!
Really great work Shawn - thank you for your incredible kindness