If I had a million dollars, I'd........

I had heard about microloans but had not really pursued the idea. When I saw it listed as someones goal on 43 Things it prompted me to look further. I am now the proud loaner to 4 woman across the world. I would encourage others with the money to spare to consider doing the same. Check out their site at:
http://www.kiva.org

I would pay to have someone plant a garden in a vacant lot and donate the produce to the foodbank – good for the person you are paying (employment) – good for the environment – good for the community and finally good for the foodbank.

...in a country that really needs clean drinking water

update – 08/05/06 – friend’s son is in Africa and is working on this – will cost $11,000 CD – I think we can do it without the million!!!
update – 12/05/07 – our community of about 1000 people was able to raise enough money to build 3 wells. There also was a shipping container going over recently and over 3 truck loads of medical supplies, computers etc. went from this small town. !!!What people can do went they join forces!!!!

..... in an orphanage in Tanzania – 90% of the children are orphans who’s parents died from AIDS