Falling Whistles

I learnt about this site merely by coincidence. Im not even sure how i came across it to be completely honest. But it's a site i think everyone needs to see. Its alot like Invisible Children (which, if you havent heard of, you should also definately check out). Their main aim is to protect children from the ravages of war. But in Congo.

The story behind the foundation is about a man who goes to congo to give shoes to children, and meets a woman who shows him children in a camp. All the children in the camp were snatched from their homes, their families, their lives. The eldest is 15. They are trained to be soldiers. The conditions in which they are forced to live is absolutely horrific. There is no sanitation. They are constantly beaten, raped. I'll admit it took me ages to read through the site, mainly because i was crying.

The story hit a raw nerve. My dream is to go and help less fortunate kids when i leave school. To help. Make a difference. But until then all i can do is support organisations like this one, like Invisible Children.

The name Falling Whistles is derived from the fact that the youngest of the 'soldiers' are forced to be in the front line of battle, with nothing but whistles, to 'ward off the enemy'. Obviously we all know that won't work. So do the children. All they are is bullet bags. They're there in the hope that they will cop all the bullets instead of the men. Who actally have guns.

It is because of this that one of the main ways to support the organisation is to buy a whistle necklace. All proceeds go to freeing children in Congo.

I honestly hope that alot of people try and help this cause. The necklaces are $30US or $40US. Depending which one. But its worth it. And plus, what are you gunna spend that money on anyway? Maccas? Id rather have freedom, my family, and my life anyday.

http://www.fallingwhistles.com/