I was recently introduced to an organization called One Day’s Wages, and I have to say I love what they’re doing. If you’re not familiar with One Day’s Wages, the organization describes itself as “an international grassroots movement dedicated to ending extreme global poverty” — a worthy cause if ever there was one. ODW’s name comes from the idea that even though the global poverty statistics, donating one day’s wages (about 0.4% of your yearly income) really can make a difference. For example:
- $20 can provide clean water for one person for 20 years.
- $10 can purchase a bed net to help prevent malaria.
- $45 can pay annual school tuition for one child.
- $100 can provide a woman with a sewing machine and job training.
Isn’t that great? I think so. Here’s ODW co-founder Eugene Cho talking about the movement:
The Movement of One Day’s Wage from One Day’s Wages on Vimeo.
One Day’s Wages recently partnered with one of my favorite musicians, Rocky Votolato, so I have to include that video too:
Rocky Votolato Joins One Day’s Wages from One Day’s Wages on Vimeo.
There are several ways you can get involved with One Day’s Wages and I invite you to check out the website to find out more. ODW is telling a great story about our generous God and his heart for the poor, and that’s a story worth being a part of. Check it out, get involved, spread the word, and download the iPhone app. Oh, and you can find ODW on Facebook, too.