And the winner is....

There were many entrants in the competition this week and some great status updates.
Here are a few:- 

• Action could prevent famineA new book explains why major food shortages are expected to happen mid-century – and raises ways these problems could be solved.
  Matt Rees

• Bill Gates Convinces 40 Billionaires to Give Away Half Their Fortunes Our favorite charity-worker Bill Gates has successfully signed up 38 billionaires to give away half of their wealth to those less fortunate, in what could be the largest-scale philanthropic work ever.Joanna Rees

•  Kiva - Loans that change livesMake a loan to an entrepreneur across the globe for as little as $25. Kiva is the world's first online lending platform connecting online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe.

•  “If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.” Rob Garth

• http://www.turnonthetap.org.au/ Have you read about "turn on the tap"? So easy. Instead of throwing out that water bottle, fill it with 5cents or $2 coins and buy a well for a village. What an easy way to teach children about others in need. Whilst you are looking check out http://theloudproject.blogspot.com/ for more 

 

And the randomly selected winner is....(drum roll) 

Rob Garth

Rob wished to win "When helping hurts."  Fantastic book!  Probably the best I have read.  You are going to love it!  Well done Rob

Stay tuned...This week I'm going to give someone the opportunity to win an animal...hmmm.  You're in suspense aren't you?