The Human Face of the Silent Crisis

Last week the  Global Humanitarian Forum produced a report titled The Anatomy of A Silent Crisis detailing the negative human impacts of a changing climate - essential reading at a time when western societies have become so celebrity obsessed. The same Forum was addressed last year by a brave 18 year old Rikisha Das Roya, who described the plight of the Sunderbans of India and Bangladesh as they cope with increased storms, flooding and rising sea levels. 

Tragically - it is these same people who have been so devastatingly affected by Cyclone Aila that ripped through their land a week or so ago. They are the silent victims and need our help.

Fortunately, responsible operators, The Blue Yonder, Travel to Care and Help Tourism, who have witnessed the impacts and suffering first hand, have organized to provide material assistance and we can show we care by donating and raising awareness. Another positive sign of Responsible Tourism and Agents of Change @ Work. 

Access to info as to how to donate and updates regarding this individual Silent Crisis is available here where there are links to Facebook pages. Please read, re-send, re-tweet and act. It shouldn't just be the victims  who are the active agents of change....

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