How Far Does a Dollar Go?

I was recently reviewing some statistics and information related to world health and the work being done by different organizations across the globe to address issues such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Clean Drinking Water, and more. In my research and reading I came across a number of staggering statistics, but none were more incredible than the recent findings released by The Global Fund http://www.theglobalfund.org/ (see below). They really put things into perspective and definitely are though provoking.

WHAT THE GLOBAL FUND HAS SUPPORTED WITH $3 BILLION USD Vs. WHAT IS SPENT ON OTHER THINGS

1.46 million lives saved

770,000 People Receive Anti-Retro Viral Treatments for HIV

US $13.7 Billion Spent on Valentine's Day

2 Million People Treated for Tuberculosis

US $41 Billion spent to protect computers from spam emails

18 Million Treated Mosquito Nets Distributed to Protect Families from Malaria

US $8.8 Billion in bonuses paid to London Financial Staff - Christmas 2009

9.4 Million People Reached with HIV Counseling and Testing Services

US $15 Billion Spent on UK Health Information Technology Project

1.2 Million Orphans Provided with Basic Healthcare and Support

US $45 Billion Spent on Text Messaging in the European Union and U.S.

23 Million People reached through Community Outreach Services

US $2 Billion spent by South African Governement on The World Cup

23 Million People reached with Malaria Treatment

US $1 Billion spent on a Single Large Hospital in The United States

Just something to think about...

Also, although we posted this in an earlier blog a few years ago, I think that it's time again to put it out there, especially for those who may have missed it the first time around. The video is incredibly powerful and definitely puts our problems, lives, and day to day issues into perspective. Here's the link,

http://www.miniature-earth.com/