tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post5852612486895606700..comments2023-10-30T02:18:50.850-07:00Comments on the spitting vessel: Bare Bones Bank for the Boysdurano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-47265513947003194202008-06-12T01:41:00.000-07:002008-06-12T01:41:00.000-07:00Hello Kim,Any issue relating to humanitarianism i...Hello Kim,<BR/><BR/>Any issue relating to humanitarianism is something I'm definitely passionate about; especially those involving children , women, and marginalized groups.<BR/><BR/>It's funny but the only paid post I ever wrote on this site was the introduction to Pay Per Post - which I think caused my PR to drop from 2 to 0. Well, it has been restored by Google, thanks for that.:-)<BR/><BR/>My colleagues were just kidding me about it. They know my intense passion regarding such things. It's just that the highlighting of the organization Butterflies for the link is what most paid or sponsored posts look like.:-) And they were around when I contributed the hefty $20 payout I got out of that singular paid post which was donated for our "extra social oriented assistance activities" Thanks for keeping faith.:-)<BR/>--Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-40146333849485896112008-06-11T18:10:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:10:00.000-07:00goodness Durano..this post obviously comes from yo...goodness Durano..<BR/>this post obviously comes from your heart...<BR/>a very passionate post and you should be commended on the work you do...not criticised :(<BR/>paid post ...I THINK NOT !!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-75520173879281031942008-06-11T06:06:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:06:00.000-07:00Hi Sher,Thanks. It's part of what we do, and we co...Hi Sher,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. It's part of what we do, and we could get international aid agencies to provide funding, even if partially.<BR/><BR/>Oh the poor old folks in Croatia. They must not have saved for retirement. or perhaps there was no program in place for their old age. Wow, that's sad to see. Is there no assistance forthcoming for them? How about their children? That is so pitiful to watch.:-)--Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-80188015701462859652008-06-11T03:50:00.000-07:002008-06-11T03:50:00.000-07:00Good on you Durano!! I wish I could help out too. ...Good on you Durano!! I wish I could help out too. It's sad to see children having to work and no proper education.<BR/><BR/>In Croatia, the children are lucky enough to receive free education all the way to 16 or 17. :) They shouldn't be complaining about how poor they are or how corrupt the government is from what I see. <BR/><BR/>It's the poor elderly in Croatia that are left penniless and digging the bins for bottles to earn some extra cash. Sigh.. what a sad sight. Breaks my heart.SheR.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16109763022684492732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-61828172025030862532008-06-11T02:22:00.000-07:002008-06-11T02:22:00.000-07:00Hi Fitness Diva,It is a wonderful program and we w...Hi Fitness Diva,<BR/><BR/>It is a wonderful program and we want to study it and replicate it in other parts of the world where street children are.<BR/><BR/>Life in the streets of any city in any country is hell for any child, even adults for that matter.:-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-82434365336876083622008-06-10T10:23:00.000-07:002008-06-10T10:23:00.000-07:00Wow. What a wonderful program. That's very inspir...Wow. What a wonderful program. That's very inspiring, and it gives them a goal that's tangible, real, and one they can put their hands on.<BR/>I wish them all well. Life on the streets of India must be hell for children.The Fitness Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616336355234339736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-107888984850865642008-06-10T06:48:00.000-07:002008-06-10T06:48:00.000-07:00Hi Sher,The money is actually deposited by the But...Hi Sher,<BR/><BR/>The money is actually deposited by the Butterflies organization in a dedicated account in a private bank.<BR/><BR/>They're in good hands as far as we know. The Children's bank is there to facilitate the collection and issue their respective passbooks. The adults of the charity make representations for them in the bank.<BR/><BR/>I have already made contact with the organization and we will see what help we can provide. We also need to learn how they did it so we can replicate it in some other areas. There are street kids all over the world. Giving a little hope would do some good. :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-61778051456114909632008-06-10T04:08:00.000-07:002008-06-10T04:08:00.000-07:00What a touching story. I really hope those poor bo...What a touching story. I really hope those poor boys will not be exploited by putting money in those banks and the banks have genuine interest in helping the boys! Let us hope for a better future for these boys!SheR.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16109763022684492732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-33437527370147894432008-06-10T04:05:00.000-07:002008-06-10T04:05:00.000-07:00Hello Kim,I was being chided today by some colleag...Hello Kim,<BR/><BR/>I was being chided today by some colleagues who said that this was a paid post.<BR/><BR/>No way would this ever be a paid post, and even if I was requested to write this post I would not charge a dime for it.<BR/><BR/>I was inspired by an item in the LA Times about it and sought out their website. I am attempting to get in touch with them to help them in this endeavor, to strengthen the support that would allow them to make it.<BR/><BR/>We have sent our commendations to Butterflies on this project and we also want to learn from them how they were able to get the kids to cooperate in this undertaking. It's a worthwhile project for some kids who may have a valuable contribution to make, but only need the means to do it. Thanks for your comment. :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-52457069883004817302008-06-10T03:57:00.000-07:002008-06-10T03:57:00.000-07:00Hi Zhu,Children are indeed the hope and future of ...Hi Zhu,<BR/><BR/>Children are indeed the hope and future of a country. But what kind of future will a country have if it turns its back on the kids? This is so prevalent globally.<BR/><BR/>When I was in El Salvador in the 70's, soldiers and militia men would roam the streets at night in military vehicles and shoot down children. It was horrible. They were considered a nuisance and a blight to the country's image. Isn't that just moronic?<BR/><BR/>The kids learn a lot about life and can discern certain types of people. But these kids in India who run this bank are smarter. The coverage should be expanded to reach as many as possible since the current membership is only 2% of those in New Delhi alone.<BR/><BR/>India's expanding middle class should provide assistance to these kids and the organizations that support them. :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-40229045147587417062008-06-09T22:47:00.000-07:002008-06-09T22:47:00.000-07:00a really inspiring post Durano !!these kids will m...a really inspiring post Durano !!<BR/>these kids will make it through with perseverance and determination...as well as a whole lot of iniative!!!!<BR/>They and the Butterflies should be commended !!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-79541589974812239122008-06-09T19:15:00.000-07:002008-06-09T19:15:00.000-07:00It is hard to imagine these kids' life, especially...It is hard to imagine these kids' life, especially considering they don't know anything else. I know streets kids is a problem in many Latin American countries, and in Eastern Europe.<BR/><BR/>Tough issue... these kids are so smart, surviving in the streets of megalopolis, they deserve a future. I hope adults can help.<BR/><BR/>Kids are a nation's future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com