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“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.”

~Thomas Merton

In this crazy and fast paced world we live in, we sometimes lose focus of the importance of reaching out to others in need. Having a compassionate heart, lending a hand or even a dollar can make a world of difference. With time, support and effort we can feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and educate those less fortunate than ourselves.

In 2009, Colby Brown founded "The Giving Lens", a non-profit organization that's aim is to raise awareness and money to help combat the growing problems that the world continues to face on a daily basis. From child malnutrition to clean drinking water projects, "The Giving Lens" will bring together professional photographers, writers and NGO charities to show the world that photography and journalism can make a difference. Check out our FACEBOOK PAGE, submit your photos through our FLICKR GROUP and follow us on TWITTER.

Global Statistics:

Over 1 billion people - 1 in 6 people around the world - live in extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1 a day.
The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the poorest 48 nations (i.e. a quarter of the world’s countries) is less than the wealth of the world’s three richest people combined.
More than 840 million people in the world are malnourished, 799 million of them live in the developing world.
About 115 million children are missing primary education and 60% of them are girls.

Donations

If you want to start making a difference, check out these small non-profit organizations that truly have their hearts in the right place.



Invisible Children	Nkosi's Haven	Happy Home Orphanage

Sapa - Vietnam 2007

Happy Home Orphanage - Nepal 2007

Cat Cat Village - Vietnam 2007

Happy Home Orphanage - Nepal 2007

Mayan Connection - Guatemala 2010