Thursday, April 16, 2009

Madonna Raising Awareness Of The Extreme Poverty of Malawi's Orphans and Children


Celebrity Madonna has produced and narrated a documentary entitled, I Am Because We Are, which explores the lives of children in Malawi who have been orphaned by the AIDS crisis. It is now available to view for free on Hulu (http://www.hulu.com/watch/64450/i-am-because-we-are). (Running time is two hours.)

Here is the documentary's official site: http://www.iambecauseweare.com/.


In addition to creating this documentary, Madonna also co-founded Raising Malawi, which is dedicated to bringing an end to the extreme poverty and hardship endured by Malawi's 2 million orphans and vulnerable children. It's website states, Raising Malawi supports community based organizations that provide orphans and vulnerable children with nutritious food, proper clothing, secure shelter, formal education, targeted medical care, and emotional support. In addition, Raising Malawi supports non-government organizations that offer impoverished families with innovative opportunities for sustainability.

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