Doctors Without Borders "Beware the ends of the earth and the exotic: the drama is on your doorstep wherever the slums; are, wherever there is malnutrition, wherever there is exploitation and cruelty." (Grierson) As Grierson says, malnutrition is a leading issue in terms of poverty and Doctors Without Borders is working to change the patterns of poverty by eliminating malnutrition through the production of PlumpyNut, which is aiding developing countries economically and socially. PlumpyNut is changing the patterns of poverty and allowing children to pursue education and prosper by ending malnutrition. Malnutrition is a huge issue in developing countries, and it limits people's human rights by making education impossible, and survival unlikely.
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Because "small factories mix [PlumpyNut in Niger] and in three other African countries," (Miracle) Doctors Without Borders is providing jobs to those living in poverty. Jobs allow those in need to have a stable income and support their own families, arguably the most important step in further developing nations and escaping poverty. Once people can support themselves and no longer rely on organizations to survive, they can start to rise out of poverty. Although outside help is required to start the process, the only way that people can escape extreme poverty is through direct work towards improving their own lives. Therefore, Doctors Without Borders is not only limiting malnutrition and providing survival rights, but is actually changing the presence of poverty and helping these countries to develop by creating production in impoverished areas. Pope Francis has often stated that it is a human requirement to work with the poor and vulnerable and not diminish their human dignity, and this is exactly what Doctors Without Borders is doing. Unlike some organizations that send over aid that disrupts business in developing countries and does not allow for self sustaining development, Doctors Without Borders is merely creating a platform for change by limiting malnutrition and providing secure …show more content…
Through the nutrient-rich PlumpyNut, thousands of children are receiving a new start to life and the ability to prosper; due to the jobs created by PlumpyNut, people are able to support their families and provide for themselves. I believe that Doctors Without Borders is truly creating som of the most important change in the planet. Too often, we view impoverished people in other nations as lazy and incapable, but Doctors Without Borders is treating these people as valuable and capable. Their mission to save lives not only helps the children, but paves the way for further development and prosperity in these nations, and creates a platform for
Because "small factories mix [PlumpyNut in Niger] and in three other African countries," (Miracle) Doctors Without Borders is providing jobs to those living in poverty. Jobs allow those in need to have a stable income and support their own families, arguably the most important step in further developing nations and escaping poverty. Once people can support themselves and no longer rely on organizations to survive, they can start to rise out of poverty. Although outside help is required to start the process, the only way that people can escape extreme poverty is through direct work towards improving their own lives. Therefore, Doctors Without Borders is not only limiting malnutrition and providing survival rights, but is actually changing the presence of poverty and helping these countries to develop by creating production in impoverished areas. Pope Francis has often stated that it is a human requirement to work with the poor and vulnerable and not diminish their human dignity, and this is exactly what Doctors Without Borders is doing. Unlike some organizations that send over aid that disrupts business in developing countries and does not allow for self sustaining development, Doctors Without Borders is merely creating a platform for change by limiting malnutrition and providing secure …show more content…
Through the nutrient-rich PlumpyNut, thousands of children are receiving a new start to life and the ability to prosper; due to the jobs created by PlumpyNut, people are able to support their families and provide for themselves. I believe that Doctors Without Borders is truly creating som of the most important change in the planet. Too often, we view impoverished people in other nations as lazy and incapable, but Doctors Without Borders is treating these people as valuable and capable. Their mission to save lives not only helps the children, but paves the way for further development and prosperity in these nations, and creates a platform for