Mariama reid

Name: Mariama Reid
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Role: HR Team Member

Fundraising Goal: £400 +

How did you get interested in global issues?

Global awareness is crucial. The reality is that 689 million people worldwide still live in extreme poverty and make less than $1.90 per day, presently 785 million people drink contaminated water or must travel great distances to acquire clean drinking water, while 822 million people, or 1 in 9, experience inconsistent access to adequate and safe food. These figures highlight the critical need for ongoing efforts to reduce global poverty and promote sustainable development. I believe that if a problem affects even a small portion of the population, then it will eventually affect us all. Being conscious about the world we live we in, helps me understand what I can do and where to adjust.

Why are you volunteering your time to serve the world’s poor?
My motivation for volunteering comes from a strong moral obligation and sense of responsibility to help those who are less fortunate and make a difference in society. My drive comes from wanting to have a positive impact on society and from wanting to connect with others who share my goals and values. Also, I understand that volunteering offers a chance to acquire priceless abilities, information, and experience that can help with both personal and professional development.
As a result, I see volunteering as a way to use my resources and skills to bring about change, end suffering, and advance social welfare.

Any interesting tidbits to share?
I love my family, netball and food.

 

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“Having made tremendous strides on behalf of impoverished families throughout the world, I applaud The Borgen Project for its tireless commitment to ending global poverty. Through strategic advocacy and public education, you are helping to shape U.S. policy for the betterment of mankind. We are proud to be home to visionary groups like The Borgen Project. You represent the best of who we are as a state and as a people – insightful thinkers, proactive leaders and inspiring problem-solvers, who are committed to redefining what is possible and, ultimately, to changing the world.”

– Gov. Jay Inslee (WA)

 

 

 

 

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