Let's Spread the Seeds of Love with STEEM Part 1
This is How to Make a Difference on STEEM...
Today is the day that @pennsif's one dollar a day initiative starts again. I joined him at the end of last year and gave some SBDs out to good causes supported by Steemit, but this time I had a good idea on how to do it a little differently...
I was listening in to @sircork one lazy Sunday afternoon on Steem Star Network and it amazed me how much 1 SBD, or an upvote could help someone in a country that is politically devastated. I mean here in the UK, an hour's wage is £7.83 and that is more than a month's salary in Venezuela.
I meant to upvote a post from a Venezeluan each day from that moment, but life got in the way and I forgot, but I have a plan I will tell you about in a minute...
The Big Reminder of How Lucky I Am
It was a huge reminder, that we all go about life in our little bubbles, unaware of what is happening in other parts of the world.
Really, the majority of us don't even know what goes on in our street, or block of flats, but every one of us needs to think "what is a little thing I can do to help?".
We might think we have 'nothing', but if we have a roof over our heads, food on the table and a safe water supply, then that is most definitely more than nothing.
Think about this...
Today, every ATM machine in Venezuela is empty. Today, if you go to a bank, you will wait in 4 hour lines to get 15,000 of their basic units of their money.... However, you can only get 15,000 of them out, and that sounds like a lot but, a loaf of bread is 20,000.
(quote from @sircork in this interview)
And cryptocurrency, like STEEM, is saving the day in this politically devastated country. There is going to be no quick solution here. And the agents of @YouAreHOPE. Foundation are making such an impact on the lives of people there (and in other parts of the world too) with their own kindness and generosity.
An Inspired Seed is Born
And when I saw @pennsif's post (and BTW there is over 500 USD pledged already) - inspiration struck a chord.
So no more forgetting about it and pursuing my not entirely selfish goals...
I recognise that I am in a position to help, that doesn't affect the basic needs of shelter, food and water, for myself or my children, so I have no excuse not to.
So for the month of May, at the very least (I hope to be in the position to continue this as long as possible), I will be giving 1 SBD and an upvote to a different Venezeluan on Steemit each day.
Flying the Flag for Venezuela
These are the accounts I will be supporting this week:
(I selected these people through going the NEW posts on the Venezuela tag, which is how I will be finding people to support)
I looked for people who post (relatively) regularly and have earned less than 1 SBD on their posts on the past week at the time of posting this post.
May 1st: https://steemit.com/@aumonde SENT √
May 2nd: https://steemit.com/@breidylara SENT √
May 3rd: https://steemit.com/@johanna66 SENT √
May 4th: https://steemit.com/@elsamichell SENT √
May 5th: https://steemit.com/@ajznakamoto SENT √
May 6th: https://steemit.com/@leidysnena SENT √
May 7th: https://steemit.com/@psi.acastillo SENT √
If anyone else could spare an upvote, or SBD, perhaps you could join in?
Or maybe there is another cause on STEEM, that you might want to give back too?
Doesn't have to be every day.
Just sometimes.
Let's spread the seeds of love with STEEM
@hopehuggs <3 <3
Awesome to see you supporting a cause you believe in Helen. You're totally right that what might seem as very little to some of us might make a world of difference to others. Keep fighting the good fight
wow lets spread the wow i agree with you mam and i am with your journey have a great day @hopehuggs.
How to joind us
You can read about #adollaraday here:
A Dollar A Day charitable giving project is coming back
A Dollar A Day charitable giving project - over US$ 500 per month already pledged
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Well I do agree with the facts and no wonder Steem is affecting a lot of people in a very good way and in time it will be of benefit to many across the globe not only in one down country.That is indeed a great initiative I wish all the success.
Hope, thanks for helping around. I respect that a lot!! I read that people in Venezuela are stealing animals from the ZOO, so they can eat them :( Imagine the situation there :( :(
This is a great initiative by you, and I respect that you took time to think about it and realize that you can make a change!
Much love to you!
oh my goodness - this is heartbreaking :( i agree whackie :) we can make a difference ;)
We can, we shall! <3
This is a nice initiative.
I wish more people can support this project and probably extend it to other countries in distress sometimes soon
Cheers
I can spare an upvote. I will be checking your posts everyday so I can upvote as I see it. I will upvote the first one immediately.
I love your initiative. I live in a country that face similar situations with people who are poor and live on below a dollar day, so I understand what this means.
Thank you @hopehugss for talking and attracting attention about what is happening in my country venezuela, you are really right in anything you say, and the inflation has risen so much that by this time the bank is still giving as much as 15,000 bfsf and a bread costs now 150,000 - 200,000 bsf !! SUPER INFLATION
and yes, really 1 SBD can help a person to eat 3, 4 days!
distributing votes among the Venezuelan community is a very excellent idea to help the Venezuelans in steemit! I thank you very much for this! I also spend a couple of votes but unfortunately I do not have enough SP to make a difference by voting, but every grain of sand helps!
Meanwhile, I'm still out on the streets for those who can not access to steemit!
You get my upvote. It's quite exciting to see how blockchain will unfold in the future. After all, right now it's less than 1% who use and profit from it.