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David

David

@storybridge.bsky.social

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Mostly posts about global health, poverty, and philanthropy. Not as boring as it seems, hopefully. Political moderate (meaning, I don’t hate you). Podcast host.

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David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

He should do it because the great Sizzler closed down in Australia and many of the sites were replaced by Taco Bell. Somebody could make a donation to him so he will listen.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

I find that interesting, as uncertainty can cause so much anxiety for people. So, if some uncertainty is good, that is great. And there is the certainty of uncertainty.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

There is something nice in knowing there are people who will care about others in life and death. Remember them, and their stories. Be them a prison guard or prisoner.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

So many themes in this story. Radical hospitality, and the divisions in life sadly can extend to death {separating people by religion, when buried etc}. The mention of Myanmar {sadly experiencing a brutal civil war and oppression}, mentioning refugees, and thinking about their stories.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

Wow, I just learnt Beverly Hills does not sell tobacco products. If there can't be a county wide ban, hopefully local bans can help.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

You can make a decision to help or a decision not to help.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

What is going on in Haiti is terrible, but don't feel hopeless. That does not feed people or keep them safe. We might not be able to push a button on a computer and stop the conflict, but we can push a button to make a donation. crisisrelief.un.org/en/donate-ha...

UN Crisis Relief

United Nations Crisis Relief connects people who care to people in crisis, providing support where it matters most.

crisisrelief.un.org

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 19h

"This increases the likelihood of sexual violence, spread of diseases such as cholera, and psychological distress for the displaced, who already lack adequate access to safe water, food and proper healthcare." news.un.org/en/story/202...

5.7 million people face food insecurity in Haiti

Millions of Haitians are facing food insecurity as armed groups continue to expand their territorial control around the country, the latest internationally-recognised IPC hunger report found.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

So, do we all understand the brief? Trump’s inner circle will let him do whatever he wants and defend It. Do we understand? There seems to be some people in the room who still don’t understand that. I will just leave some flyers here about it.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

“Dr. Tayzar San urged Myanmar nationals abroad to move beyond observation and actively contribute to the revolution.” There might be a legit reason they are not, but not helping your country is bad. Everyone (including people not Burmese) should help. By donating to charity, etc.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

Of course they should work together. It’s absurd and horrible that one of the groups decided to attack the Rohingya. Just focus on the main issues, the Junta and humanitarian assistance.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

It’s interesting what people care about and don’t. Myanmar, Haiti, Sudan, leprosy, malaria, etc.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

What’s an effective and ethical way to fight against it?

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

That is bad. Crime Stoppers is a great concept.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

And in a democracy everyone including billionaires can (within the law) say what they say and spend money on what they do. Can I just encourage Peter to read other parts of the Bible like the parts that mention helping people.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

It’s not good if someone with influence has an issue, but I think we give too much attention to billionaires and democracy. People not voting, not checking information they receive, ignoring the diminishing of democracies globally, double standards when it comes to rights, etc are bigger issues.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

It would be better if no one got cancer. So, if billionaires and others want to do more to stop diseases that would be great.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

They could also go to International Leprosy Mission. It is so absurd that a disease mentioned in the Bible still exists.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

True, but sad that she died. Members of her family are World Health Organization Ambassadors for cervical cancer elimination. A disease that is now almost 100% preventable with things like vaccines. Yet, it still kills hundreds of thousands of women each year. Donate to Gavi: The Vaccine Alliance.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

Very sad. And 120 years later heart disease still claims many lives. Surely, we can do better than that.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 1d

The campaign to get the actress, Hong Chau to become a World Health Organization Ambassador. Discussed in this very brief podcast episode because you don't want to spend all day listening to me.

storybridgephilanthropy.podbean.com/e/health-for...

Health For All: Episode 8 | Health For All

The campaign to get the actress, Hong Chau to become a World Health Organization Ambassador.

storybridgephilanthropy.podbean.com

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 2d

History also teaches us that sometimes the bad things can be stopped. So, that is a positive. It also teaches us that we keep repeating some of the bad things, less of a positive.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 2d

A cool picture. One takeaway is commitment. To respond to any issue, corruption, poverty, violence, etc is going to take lots of commitment. People have to be really committed, especially like those in the black and white photo were. It can't just be a few rallies, but donating to charity, etc.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 2d

This is a sad reminder that we keep having the same issues.

David @storybridge.bsky.social · 2d

They talk about a playbook that some governments follow. Turns out that is not a metaphor. Anyone you don't like is anti {name of country}, terrorist, extremist, etc. Perhaps, we should have had a better plan on how to respond to this playbook.