In America we take so many things for granted. If we get sick, we go to the pharmacy and pick up over the counter medication that can help us get well. Other times, we go to the doctor and get prescription medicine to help us get well from an infection or sickness. We are blessed. We have instant access to information to help keep ourselves well.
The best thing is that we have been taught that washing our hands well with soap can help to keep us healthy. We have access to soap and water on a regular basis. Not everyone is so lucky. What they don’t know and don’t have access to can harm them or kill them. Soap and water save lives and there is a Global Soap Project that you may not be aware of to get soap into the hands of people who are in need of it, to stay well.
The Global Soap Project was started by Derreck Kayongo. His father was a soap maker in Uganda. When Derreck came to the United States, he was amazed to discover that hotels put fresh bars of soap in the hotel rooms every day; discarding the used soaps. This began the idea of the Global Soap Project as Derreck knew the importance of having soap to help combat sickness and disease. Just imagine the difference having plenty of soap and water would make in refugee camps.
It is costly to get soap, in many areas of the world, and poorer nations cannot afford the luxury of throwing away bars of soap that are barely used. The Bible says to those whom much is given, much is expected in return; we have a responsibility to do what we can to help those that are less well off. This is such a simple thing to do.
Derreck began to think of how to recycle the soap and distribute it to people in need. He began to contact hotels about donating soaps to be recycled. He has a website that encourages people to get involved in the donation, recycling and distribution of soap that has been cleaned, recycled and inspected for impurities. This has the potential of helping to save and improve lives.
In America, we understand that it is important to use soap and water anytime we are handling food or drinks; or when working with people who are sick, after using the restroom, or changing diapers or bathing young children who have not been trained yet about sanitation. The Centers for Disease Control has a wonderful article about hand washing and gives the particulars on how to do it properly to prevent the spread of diseases or illnesses. If people around the world could have access to the soap that is thrown away in landfills every year it could help millions of lives that die from contact with diseases and symptoms such as diarrhea.
This time of year families are traveling on vacations and day trips staying at hotels. Why not spread the word at the hotels, about the Global Soap Project, that you are staying at or saving the soap that your family is given to use throughout your hotel stay. The project is based in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a worthwhile way of contributing to a betterment of the world. If nothing else, think locally.
There are many homeless people that could use individual bars of soap to use. Why not donate to a homeless shelter in your area? This is such a great idea to bless others with the things that we take for granted, won’t you do what you can to help others less fortunate. Won’t you help Derrick and others like him who have a goal to save lives by donating soap, money or your time? Visit his site and see what you can do to lend some support, won’t you?
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[...] The best thing is that we have been taught that washing our hands well with soap can help to keep us healthy. We have access to soap and water on a regular basis. Not everyone is so lucky. What they don’t know and don’t have access to can harm them or kill them. Soap and water save lives and there is a Global Soap Project that you may not be aware of to get soap into the hands of people who are in need of it, to stay well. To continue click here. [...]
One of the joys of reading other peoples’ blogs, and yours in particular, Rainy, is that I am getting an education! I am so happy to hear about this project; I was completely clueless.
What a wonderful idea! I often think that we could bless others if only we knew how or what to do. This is doable and needed!
Thank you for bringing your faithful readers up to speed. Again.
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Connie Baum
Yes Connie…I agree. I think recycling the soap which would otherwise get thrown away is a wonderful way to help improve the lives of others. Now, we just need to get the word out and get people donating soap and finances. Thanks for dropping by!
My sister donates through her church. Whenever we travel we bring our own soap and dutifully turn over all the hotel goodies.
Excellent post!
That is awesome! I hope that as people discover information about this program, more people will do the same. Thanks for dropping by to visit and leave a comment. Blessings to you and yours!