The love of humanity is the meaning of Philanthropy and its essentiality lies in the developing, nourishing and caring for humans and human potential to maximum possibility. In practical terms the countries and individuals are encouraged to donate and help individuals in dire need such as some African countries. Etheopia and Somalia in Africa are only two of many countries who urgently need assistance. Private initiatives and public initiatives are of life importance for the survival of these countries.
In October 2011 The New York Times reported about the intense suffering of the poorly failed State, Somalia. Since 1991 there has been no effective central government and the fearsome militant Islamic leader Al Shabab who in surged Somalia in 2006 led to the further demise and poverty of the country and its people. Since 2007 the Islam group formed an affiliation with Al Quada to destroy the state completely. The United States and other governments donated millions of dollars to the impoverished state, but currently this state, as well as most of East Africa is hit extremely hard by famine.
In August Cholera started sweeping across those parts of Africa as well as measles. The populations of these countries in Africa are immune-supressed and completely malnourished. Deaths by the day keep on rising and the world has up to now done everything in their power, including sending medical staff and doctors to them. Food and medical supplies are delivered on a daily basis in aid to show fellow humans a helping hand and kindness.