“I would rather light a candle than curse the darkness.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

Darkness pervades the universe. Talking about darkness is a futile exercise and even billions of words wouldn’t really be enough for it. Better to talk about little sparks of light that are turning darkness into dawn for thousands of people across the world and the worldwide web is playing one of the greatest facilitator in human history. According to the Association of Fund Raising Professionals “The evolution of the Internet has impacted the charitable sector in many significant and positive ways. The Internet represents a potentially powerful new tool for advancing philanthropy.”

A case study - Ray of light in Bangkok

Consider the following example. Bangkok, for long considered the city of sleaze, sexual nirvana and much more.

Recently Kate McGeown from BBC News did a story on prostitution in Thailand. She said Bangkok is a notorious destination for sex tourism. The lives of many of the city’s sex workers are full of danger, disease and the urgent need to send money home. The story is especially relevant as tourists see Thailand as a land of sexual nirvana without bothering about the condition of women over there. Something as simple as “nobody sells their body for fun” doesn’t seem to be clear to many. This story should serve as an eye-opener to many on the life of an average prostitute. You can view it here. www.nightlightbangkok.com decided it was better to light the candle and bring hope to thousands of women and children in desperate need of help. Their modus operandi is simple- they offer training and employment for former sex workers, provide them employment, job training and educational alternatives. You can support them by donating the smallest donation online through Paypal, Credit cards, wires etc. Your smallest donation helps makes some woman’s or child’s life in Bangkok at least human. They also started an online jewellery store www.tradeasone.com where you can buy absolutely great jewellery made by rehabilitated women at reasonable prices and also support this noble cause.
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