The last couple of weeks, I’ve been able to watch a handful
of really cool initiatives get started in my wonderful home state of WV, and
every day I feel even more inspired by what friends and neighbors around our
state are willing to do to confront the crisis of extreme poverty that exists
in our world.
Just this month, a group at West Virginia University, YoungLife College, started an initiative called “#NuruNovember.” I was able to share
a bit of Nuru’s story, our WV and WVU roots and connections, and a vision of
where we are going and how they could be involved. These students grabbed hold
of the issue and began taking action.
So what are they doing? This week, they have been set up in
the Mountainlair Student Union at WVU telling people about Nuru’s work, and
challenging others to take action and help Nuru continue to expand its life
saving and life transforming work in Kuria West Kenya.
They have set a goal for the month of raising $4078 dollars
as part of their initiative during the month as well. The number 4078 is the
grocery code for yellow corn and so these students really got creative with
their goal. One of Nuru’s programs involves helping farmers increase their crop
yields to be able to feed their families. Before Nuru arrived, families in the
community suffered in chronic hunger. But with the help of Nuru’s programs, and
the support of amazing individuals like these students, over 10,000 people have
had their lives changed for the better.
I hope other groups and individuals will follow the example
of these students and choose the path of action over apathy. One out of six
people on the planet live on less than the buying power of $1.25/day, but
together, we have the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to bring lasting
change.
Together, we truly can end extreme poverty, one community at
a time.
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