Story 029a

Story 29a: Ensuring Everyone Has Basic Needs

Once upon a time, there were two SSSSB friends. One was a student of SSSSB guru Meena Ma'am from Balkot, Nepal, and the other was a student of SSSSB guru Mephia Ma'am from DR Congo. They came together to discuss an important topic: poverty and wealth. While talking, they realized how many people around the world lack even the most basic needs [such as enough money to rent a home, buy clothes, pay school fees, visit the doctor, and afford food and water]. Their hearts filled with compassion, and they felt a deep desire to do something about it.

Inspired by the lessons they had learned from their SSSSB gurus, the friends sat under a tree and began brainstorming ideas.

The SSSSB friends came up with two plans that they believed could work:
Plan 1: If all wealthy people donated a portion of their wealth, it would be more than enough to help those who don’t have enough.
Plan 2: Everyone who buys something should purchase products from countries where people still lack basic needs.

Today’s question: What do you think of the two ideas from the SSSSB friends?
Do you have your own idea? You may also collaborate with one or more others to come up with a solution.