Benevolence In America

To show benevolence towards another is to exert an act of kindness. This act of kindness is shaped by consideration and compassion, without the intention of receiving anything in return. These individuals who express benevolence are cogitated as philanthropists and volunteers, who are responsible for giving their efforts to assist the lives’ of others who cannot benefit themselves. There is no dispute that there can be enough volunteers because populaces will forever need assistance, whether it is in regards to moral support or hunger. It is vital for individuals to dedicate their time to volunteering internationally due to the extreme difference in poverty levels, lack of governmental aid in foreign countries, and personal advancement in cultural

In America, fortunately, there are homeless shelters and food pantries and as the population increases, more self-help opportunities are available. In addition, if the food provided for those in Haiti and Africa was graded on regulations such as the United States’ enforces, the food would not pass regulation. A tribal, community primary school located in South Africa provides one meal for all seven hundred students, and that one meal would most likely be that child’s only meal for the day. The students at this primary school devour their meal with their fingers, as do many American students. Although these African children waste none of their food while everyday in America students are dumping trays full of untouched food. The students at Mathasedi Primary are not nourished like American students. They are fed samp, which is a moist cereal that resembles a dense oatmeal texture. The school purchases samp in large bulk bags for the entire school

Since 1964 America has had programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and Money Assistance (Raab). While in Somalia there is also a source for medical aid, but it is located in a large new settlement. The Save the Children health center is brimming with mothers and young children waiting to be seen by the staff (Wander). Wander expresses a story of a suffering woman, he writes; “The people here have been hungry for months. One woman holds her paltry daily rice ration on a plate little larger than a tea saucer. "Is this enough?" she asks, bitterly. The answer is written all over her gaunt features and stick-like limbs: The people here are barely surviving”