Day 25 - Make a meaningful donation

If you take a look at my "Why should you care?" section, you will see a TED Talk video by Jessica Jackley. Within this video she talks about the burden of donating to 'the poor' and how she used to only donate when it was convenient or when she was cornered into doing so. That is not what donations are meant to be about. According to the Princeton Dictionary, a donation is "a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause. Today's challenge is to make (or at least commit to making) a meaningful donation. 

Let's break down that definition quickly: 1. a voluntary gift; 2. money or service or ideas; and, 3. to a worthwhile cause. Everyone can make a donation, it's just about choosing what type of donation you will give and to whom.

"If you have much, give your wealth. If you have little, give your heart." - Arab Proverb

This challenge is about giving what is feasible for you, and having meaning behind it. I don't want you to donate $10 to a random charity, I want you to find a cause which you are passionate about and give what you can; whether that be a financial contribution, volunteering your time or a simple 'thank-you for all you do' card.

Make a difference today through a meaningful donation!