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Message: Someone thought you might be interested in this entry at Exquisite Safaris. http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/travelers_philanthropy2/ Now is your moment: Philanthropic Travel "Philanthropic Travel is the perfect moment for people to empower themselves in the spirit of Senator Obama's Berlin call to action -we can all bring unity to every corner of a world ready for transformational change." -David Chamberlain Senator Obama delivered the following remarks in Berlin, Germany... -Barack Obama: Berlin July 24, 2008 "Now the world will watch and remember what we do here -what we do with this moment. Will we extend our hand to the people in the forgotten corners of this world who yearn for lives marked by dignity and opportunity; by security and justice? Will we lift the child in Bangladesh from poverty, shelter the refugee in Chad, and banish the scourge of AIDS in our time?" "Will we stand for the human rights of the dissident in Burma, the blogger in Iran, or the voter in Zimbabwe? Will we give meaning to the words "never again" in Darfur?" "This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many. Together, we must forge trade that truly rewards the work that creates wealth, with meaningful protections for our people and our planet. This is the moment for trade that is free and fair for all." "Now is the time to join together, through constant cooperation, strong institutions, shared sacrifice, and a global commitment to progress, to meet the challenges of the 21st century." "This is the moment when we must come together to save this planet. Let us resolve that we will not leave our children a world where the oceans rise and famine spreads and terrible storms devastate our lands. Let us resolve that all nations -including my own- will act with the same seriousness of purpose as has your nation, and reduce the carbon we send into our atmosphere. This is the moment to give our children back their future. This is the moment to stand as one." "And this is the moment when we must give hope to those left behind in a globalized world. We must remember that the Cold War born in this city was not a battle for land or treasure. Sixty years ago, the planes that flew over Berlin did not drop bombs; instead they delivered food, and coal, and candy to grateful children. And in that show of solidarity, those pilots won more than a military victory. They won hearts and minds; love and loyalty and trust -not just from the people in this city, but from all those who heard the story of what they did here." Will we acknowledge that there is no more powerful example than the one each of our nations projects to the world? Learn More: Approaching the Omega Point: Philanthropic Travel Teach your Children Well: Philanthropic Travel Globalization of Empathy: Philanthropic Travel Beyond Success: Philanthropic Travel Going Away To Go Within: Philanthropic Travel The Huffington Post: Philanthropic Travelers Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel Social Entrepreneurship Thank you Marc Benioff: The End of Philanthropy Philanthropic Travelers: The One's Who Do: Philanthropic Travelers Richard Branson: Philanthropic Traveler David Chamberlain: Philanthropic Traveler Exquisite Safaris www.exquisitesafaris.com