Activist Project: Global Medic DMGF

I first heard about Global Medic David McAntony Gibson Foundation in my media writing class. This foundation is a charity but it also pushes for the government to stop wasting money on other forms of disaster reliefs. When the government vows to give money to support other countries around the world when in need, many other companies take a percentage for their help. When the government gives money to Red Cross, they have to then find other organizations in these countries that can use them money to provide aid. They also take a 12% of the money to support their company and its work. This takes away from the aid relief that can be given to people in need.

DMGF uses Global Medic as its operational arm to provide assistance to countries going through disasters. All of their workers are volunteers and the money they receive goes straight the relief support. Last year alone they purified and provided 153 000 000 liters of drinking water. DMGF’s main goal is capacity building, which means that they use professional rescuers and medical personnel to train others in countries in need such as post-conflict nations. This allows them to continue rebuilding their country when DMGF leaves.

DMGF urges the government to support their organization instead of going through many companies that dwindle down the amount of financial support is provided. When they are given money, it goes straight to support whatever causes DMGF is helping. In May 2008, and earthquake struck Sichuan province in central China. Global Medic was the only company asked by the Chinese government to deploy a rapid response team.

I personally am not involved in any activist project, but I do believe that this is a valuable project that can use more support. Many times people get caught up in life and focus on what they can do to make things better for themselves and forget that there are millions of people in need. The focus needs to be moved to what can I personally do to even provide the smallest bit of help to others in need. A big step would be writing to the government, trying to urge them to take advantage of this thriving foundation and support their cause.

Work Cited

1. GlobalMedic David McAntony Gibson Foundation. Web. 20 Nov. 2009. .