Oxfams Of Poverty

As social beings, humans desire interaction with others in order to attain a gratifying existence. When people are in unfortunate situations, other people come to their side. These acts are commonly known as charity. As the voluntary giving of help to those in need, charity has become the means of wealthy philanthropists to showcase their affluence and prowess. However, giving at its most basic level is attainable by any individual willing to make the sacrifice. Giving is a symbiotic relationship that not only helps those in need but also those that give. Those who give their time, talent, and/or treasure feel a sense of worth and achievement when seeing how their charity can make an impact. However, simply giving food or money does not solve the problems of impoverishment that are deeply rooted in injustice

While the emotional appeal of young starving children is attracting, one must ensure their money is being used for the most good. More importantly, an organization should have a goal to eradicate poverty all together. Although giving food supplies and clothing is a worthy deed, those stricken by poverty are in need of an enduring solution. An objective approach to helping those in impoverishment countries is based around achieving basic rights. Oxfam International works hands on in communities throughout the world to give women a voice and to secure the privileges that all humans are afforded. Their influence in Paraguay is a prime example of the charity fighting for lasting solutions. Over the last ten years, 585,000 young citizens in Curuguaty, Paraguay have been displaced from their land by large companies and wealthy individuals. Oxfam has “launched a campaign to support the young people and farming families of Curuguaty who have lost their lands to claim their right to a place where they can cultivate their own food and build a future for themselves” (Oxfam