"What inspired me most was the resilience of the Cambodian people. The country is still living with the trauma of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. People lost everything - family, friends. The rich culture of Cambodia was nearly extinguished. They are a nation of survivors. And while poverty and infant mortality affect a disproportionate amount of the people there, those I met were hopeful for the future and doing the best they can with what they had."
"It feels good to know you contributed positively to another's life, to their happiness, to their survival. It gives us a sense of purpose."
5 likes
Source: Why Wait For A Crisis To Give? by Joy Bryant, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 23, 2009.
About the author
Same author
More quotes by Joy Bryant
"Camo never goes out of style as far as I'm concerned."
"Being involved with Oxfam has really opened my eyes to the world at large and the suffering of others. But my background and my life experience are what have allowed me to understand how interconnected we all are. I believe one person suffering reverberates throughout the world."
"You have to move to your own beat. There will be times when no one believes in you or understands what you're doing and why you are doing it. The most important thing is for you to believe in you. Following your own vision is one of the only things that will sustain you."
"I think when you're in love with someone, it reveals a lot about yourself. You either rise to your highest highs or you stoop to your lowest lows."
"I love flowy hippie dresses."