"You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself." -Alan Watts
The country we are born in and the parents we are reared from is left entirely up to chance, unfairly benefiting only a small slice of the world's population. Since 2018 I have sponsored a sweet young lady full of potential in an under-resourced part of the Dominican Republic, with ease, through Children International, and encourage more people to do the same for children in need.
The treatment of animals worldwide and the resulting suffering at scale is beyond any single person's comprehension. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals helps create a voice for those who have none. You can be both healthy and minimize the suffering you cause by eating more plant-based foods, and so I have adhered to a meat-free diet since 2020, and the vegan philosophy since 2021.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and 25-34 in the US. The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) helps educate and bring much-needed awareness to the often stigmatized subject of mental health. In 2020, there were twice as many suicides as homicides in the United States, making it a major public health concern. If you are struggling or worried about a friend or loved one, call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries, regardless of race, identity, or religious affiliation. This is what real-world super heroes look like.