The world spends countless and mind-boggling trillions of dollars on armaments whilst in many parts of the world, really modest sums of money could make a material difference to the lives and well-being of people.
ABC Radio National's Breakfast program, presented by Fran Kelly, highlights how one couple, with commitment and starting out with little, have succeeded in making a substantial difference to villagers in Ethiopia.
"As Australia struggles with the ongoing drought, spare a thought for Ethiopia, where millions are affected by food and water shortages. It's frustrating because the solution for Ethiopian villagers is simply to dig a well, but that costs about $6,000 -- money the villagers don't have.
You might remember a couple of years ago I spoke with Ross Allen. He and his wife Marianne started the Wellwishers movement, and they're directly responsible now for bringing clean water for the first time in their lives to over 100,000 people."
Go here to hear an inspiring interview with Ross Allen.
ABC Radio National's Breakfast program, presented by Fran Kelly, highlights how one couple, with commitment and starting out with little, have succeeded in making a substantial difference to villagers in Ethiopia.
"As Australia struggles with the ongoing drought, spare a thought for Ethiopia, where millions are affected by food and water shortages. It's frustrating because the solution for Ethiopian villagers is simply to dig a well, but that costs about $6,000 -- money the villagers don't have.
You might remember a couple of years ago I spoke with Ross Allen. He and his wife Marianne started the Wellwishers movement, and they're directly responsible now for bringing clean water for the first time in their lives to over 100,000 people."
Go here to hear an inspiring interview with Ross Allen.
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