I have noticed unfortunately, that my own personal interest in her humanitarian work an support thereof appears doubtful to some. Why should we care? Why should we become involved? I find apathy and incredulousness a common response, or even fear, and these things are all similarly punctuated by Silence. Deep down, some must really wonder “Why are you involved?” – I’ll follow Annie’s response on that one and ask each of them “how much do you like your couch?” (couch = sofa)

Are we interested for the sake of the whole – ie. “humanity”, when the media blows out of all proportion the importance of miniscule day-to-day activities of famous people’s lives, echoing the hollow anticipation that we too, should be purely self-centered creatures? It’s a bitter irony, for as good citizens we are expected to take care of our fellows, yet when it comes to the crunch, we could be seen as the “odd ones out” when we care too much.

Humanity is a big word, I know, and lofty ideals, which require serious practical application spring from it, not to mention numbers. So that’s why I’m involved. Because I care enough, and we need the numbers! At least to do my little bit to support the people who are really able to make changes.

Silence is the enemy of change and these issues require openness and education. I believe my tiny efforts, which are at least belonging to a movement in a positive direction towards improving lives and a healthier Planet, are important, yes.