G20, Riots, Protests, & Poverty

[divineforever]

How long should we keep begging rich countries for everything???? Why can't we develop our country by ourselves? There is too much patriotism in BD people which goes nowhere when it comes to improving standard of living and economy. C'mon, we need to get rid of the two political parties we have in our country. They eat away everything we have.

[UnculturedProject]

@divineforever Well I'm a Canadian citizen - not a Bangladeshi citizen. So I can only comment on what my government should be doing - not politics in Bangladesh. And if helping support communities in Bangladesh is something the Canadian government wants to do, I'm all for it :)

[chinkskills]

3:07 Did I hear him say 4000 tacos?!?!! =D

[shariar1995]

@chinkskills he said takas .. its the currency

[TheBengaul]

This is amazing. Canadian gov helps a villages in Bangladesh to develop and our US gov funds other countries with weapons to screw each other.....hmmm

[kentan00]

Global Poverty is not an accident. it is caused by in influx of consumerism, and capitalism. kid can no longer go to school because school fees are too high. public schools cant get better teachers, books, etc. because Governments dont give the proper budget.

Basic commodities are exported and imported again so that business men can but a higher price tag on them. We live in a world that revolves around MONEY. not LOVE, not PEACE, but MONEY! the more money they make the better.

[e102ewan]

I want to be realistic for a minute here:

this place was destroyed by a hurricane and flooding recently. You went and rebuilt a school. Another hurricane is bound to happen before long. Don't you think that, maybe, it would have been a better idea to invest in a safer place somewhere else first?

[UnculturedProject]

@e102ewan I want to be equally realistic in my response to you. Why do people still live in San Francisco? That place was destroyed by an earthquake in 1906 and seismologists say it's only a matter of time until it's hit again. Why do people still live in the midwest in Tornado Alley? Why do people still live in New Orleans?

You answer me that and I'll answer your question. Cheers.

[e102ewan]

@UnculturedProject

1) I have no idea why people chose to found New Orleans other than the fact that there were already a large number of French people there to start off with and then more people of French discent came from Canada because you know they were all french.

2) People PROBABLY did not know that San Francisco was going to have a lot of earthquakes when it was founded it.

and they don't want to move house and completely abondon their cities. (I will continue this comment)

[UnculturedProject]

@e102ewan New Orleans, Tornado Alley, and San Francisco is the home to many Americans - just like Bangladesh is a home to many people. Both have a right to stay where tehy are. It's their home.

[e102ewan]

@UnculturedProject (continued comment) but you're just avoiding the point I'm making here. I'm not at all saying that these Bangladeshi kids don't deserve a proper school but if you spent the same amount of money somewhere else than you could have done a lot more to help. I know you probably think that it doesn't matter where you start because you want everyone to be happy but that's just too idealistic. Do what you can. If people see the success you've done, you could even get more donations.

[UnculturedProject]

@e102ewan Interesting point of view. My suggestion? Instead of telling ME what to do, you should SHOW me. If you don't think people in Bangladesh deserve help, than start something where you deem worthy. If you think I'm too idealistic - you're welcome to watch other videos by other people :)

[e102ewan]

@UnculturedProject Once again, you're trying to tell me that you are definitely right while completely avoiding the point. Stop fucking procrastinating and tell me the truth. Now.

[UnculturedProject]

@e102ewan If you don't like the answers I'm providing, you are more than welcome to bug someone else on YouTube.

[e102ewan]

@UnculturedProject You prove what I've said about you so much it's just getting rediculous...

Again, you make it sound like you are the morally superior one in this conversation by saying that:

1) I am the one bugging you

2) I think that Bangladeshi people don't deserve/aren't worthy of help

3) I don't do enough to help.

Stop it. This started with me asking you 4 days ago (with no insult) why you chose to help these particular people rather than other people where your money could have don more.

[UnculturedProject]

@e102ewan It's your last sentence which makes you lose your moral ground sir. These people lost everything thanks to Cyclone Sidr. They barely had a lot as it was due to the poverty in the area - but the cyclone took what little they had left. Those that survived that is.

I find it shocking that, in the face of such loss, that I'm getting questioned for doing something. Not even me. Your question is such that you seem to be wondering why ANYONE (charity or NGO) is helping here.

[theblahs]

You channel is inspiring, but when it comes to the G20 my sights are set on my own backyard. What happened here, and in all the other places that host this event, needs to be addressed.

It's needs to stop.

[UnculturedProject]

@theblahs We're probably not on the same page when it comes to the value of protests. But I can't thank you enough for sharing these views here :)

[theblahs]

1.2 billion dollars, wasted. It didn't protect the business owners that had their stores smashed and it didn't protect the citizens of Toronto that were brutalized by police.

You say the internet is a powerful tool, well that's true. Like London and Pittsburgh before us we recorded the whole thing. It's all here on Youtube. Will it prevent the G20 from settling in another city and watching it go to hell? Probably not.

[theblahs]

I read some of these comments and just want to say that I seriously doubt a majority of Canadians, school age or otherwise, have the slightest idea where Bangladesh is.

I also want to make a point that I was out protesting the G20. What I was protesting against, like many others, was the seeming necessity to spend 1.2 billion dollars on security measures.

[aliteiare]

buulshit... riot is the only way

PUNX ATTACK!!!!

[eggbaax]

I am ashamed to call myself a Canadian after the G20 riots. Even if you are against the political movement currently at hand, setting police cars on fire will NOT make things better & will not give you a voice.

Well then... evidently pouring so much effort & money into the construction of this school worked out just fine & dandy considering the children don't even know what "Canada" is. What else have they not been learning in this supposed 'school'?

[UnculturedProject]

@eggbaax I actually like the fact that they didn't know what Canada is. This way Canada can never be accused of colonialism or political indoctrination. Instead, the curriculum was that of regular Bangladeshi schools: languages, math, and Bengali history.

[eggbaax]

@UnculturedProject I'm not implying that specifically Canada be taught to these children, but rather Geography as a whole. I find it strange that it not be included as one of the most important subjects in this school.

We all need to know that other places exist & what these places are like/called.

After all, knowledge is power.

I'm curious, how does one qualify to become an instructor in one of these schools?

[UnculturedProject]

@eggbaax You're thinking from the viewpoint of a person in a developed country. Going to school is a luxury for all of these students. Any day financial hardship may mean they have to drop out. Because of that, the focus is on teaching skills which will lead to better employment. Math, languages, and literacy are the top priority for all ages.

To YOU geography seems important - but that's only because you have the luxury of a multi-year guaranteed education allowing for varied curriculum.

[eggbaax]

@UnculturedProject Mayhap it's my western mentality, mayhap it isn't. I still think Geography ought to be taught. They have time to give them a crash course on the world but I suppose they chose not to.

[UnculturedProject]

@eggbaax Yes. Of course, you're more than welcome to fly to Bangladesh and tell the government what they should and should not be teaching. But wait, isn't that what colonialists used to do? Hmm....

[eggbaax]

@UnculturedProject We'll have to agree to disagree because evidently our opinions are on opposite ends of the scale.

[UnculturedProject]

@eggbaax Fair enough. Although, truth be told, before starting this project I probably would have been close to your side of the scale. Then I went and saw things first hand.

[samarazon]

@eggbaax If you'll forgive me for butting in, it would seem that the existence of the school (at least according to the timing of this video being posted) was not even guaranteed after the first few years. Would not all courses taught there, then, be "crash courses?" When attendance is a luxury subject to the survival and livelihood of family, and knowing where Canada or Peru is on a map will not fill your stomach, it begins to make sense.

[samarazon]

@samarazon (cont'd from previous) Take the fact that they are not studying Geography as a sign of the exigency of their situation, not the laziness. Perhaps you can volunteer, or support an organization to send a geography teacher? I think that's what UP is about - motivating us to help others where there is need.

Regarding G20 and the violent outbreaks of riot in the presence of political change to improve the world: I guess we have a long way to go still :-/

[cutiefruit]

I totally appreciate your interest in to make awareness of all the problems of Bangladesh...I think you're doing a great job.

our generation needs to care about what's going on around the world if not our country.

keep up the good work

totally heard abt you from Phil

[weeearthlings]

hey bro. i think what you do is amazing, but any problem you try to solve with money creates other problems elsewhere. the money has to come from somewhere.

it's like a doctor treating the symptoms and ignoring the causes.

the G20 protesters are protesting that the poverty is created in the first place.

we need the whole diversity of tactics to change things.

[sierrahmist]

SO proud that you're Canadian.

Please keep doing what you're doing, every video you post is just incredible.

[thugbulletproof]

 G20 they don't care about poverty!!! they care about their own payroll

[Speedfirst]

John 3:16

[UnculturedProject]

@Speedfirst 1 Timothy 6:18

[Cypress77]

@Speedfirst Donkey 4:20

[maggiehanna]

A minority that act like fools give everyone a bad name. Most of the time people don't even know what the G20 summit is, all they know is crazy people go around destroying property. It's frustrating to say the least.

[McMarlin13]

You're approach to all of this never fails to amaze me. You're an inspiration.

Have you ever read the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson? It reminds me of you. You'd like it.

[PetitBerlingot]

To canada gouvernement I only have one thing to add : Global Bank Tax.

[UnculturedProject]

@PetitBerlingot You didn't have to leave that exact same comment on four other videos of mine :P

[riotriotriot55]

@PetitBerlingot Canada doesn't need a global bank tax - as our banks proved by being the best in the world during the recession.

[sepiasunrise]

Your videos just get better and better! The quality is brilliant :-)

[pursaki]

Shawn, you continue to be awesome.

[lazyhazycrazy]

It's unfortunate, our current government has been cutting a lot of funding that usually went to CIDA and in turn, not investing in smaller humanitarian organizations all that much anymore.

[ellievlogs]

Whenever I watch your videos I always get an instant feeling of pride that I can say you are Canadian. Too often people think of Canada and think Justin Beiber or other nonsense. Thanks for showing Canadians aren't only bad teen pop icons.

[loveisall1000]

CHARITY..thats money given by poor people in rich countrys,to rich people in poor countrys.

why not ask for some of the $7 millions dollars a day USA GIVE TO ISRAEL!

[UnculturedProject]

@loveisall1000 I don't see any Israelis or rich people in the above video. Your comment doesn't seem to fit at all...

[loveisall1000]

@UnculturedProject go back to sleep my friend,its grown up stuff.

my point is..if we can fund wars and weapons,why cant that money be used for this cause.why ask people with little or nothing when BILLIONS are spent on war.

you need to ask the question..why does the USA fund israel to the tune of billions?

[UnculturedProject]

@loveisall1000 If you want to start a discussion as to which countries we send aid & assistance to - that's fine. But I won't let this be a platform for Israel bashing. Just please keep that in mind.

[loveisall1000]

@UnculturedProject ego? im free to write any comment i wish.

my comments are not aggressive or promoting violence.

but my comments are just that MY COMMENTS.

please dont start telling me what i can and can not write my friend.

FREE PALESTINE!!!

[UnculturedProject]

@loveisall1000 You're free to write whatever you want - but not on this channel. If you want to bash Israel - I'll be forced to block you. Peace.

[loveisall1000]

@UnculturedProject before you "block" me because of my free thinking mind,and the fact that i dare to have an opinion of my own,please explane why you get so angry when i dare to mention ISRAEL?

[UnculturedProject]

@loveisall1000 Please don't misconstrue what I said. If you want to have a discussion on which countries should receive more aid - that's fine. But I don't want the comments pages to be used as a platform to *bash* Israel. I also feel the same way if someone wants to bash Bangladesh.

This isn't about free thinking minds, this is about not allowing hate speech on a platform I can moderate. Best wishes.

[MissiveCauseIMissYou]

@UnculturedProject Amen, Shawn. Amen.

[TheBanaphsh]

Protest for what ???

[curiouscat616]

gd on u Canada! I wonder if New Zealand does this?? hopefully. I think its a way in which we need to start thinking a bit more... that we r just 1 world, not a whole heap of separate countries. help each other out, wats tht quote? sumthing bout a gd leader is sum1 wu looks after their weak or sumthing??

You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. James D. Miles

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. Thomas Paine

[nevous8]

Great work.

[chairmcnasty]

Why do we fund non Canadians and their school when Natives and Canadians don't all go to school? Maybe we can spend some money on programs to help them? Or whenever people say things like this stop pulling the race card? I'm not racist I just believe in MY country...This fucker and people like him are treasonous. Canada First!

[UnculturedProject]

@chairmcnasty Is it being racist to say that First Nations/Native Indians need to be helped as well? Absolutely not. Is it racist to say "Canada first!" and call anyone who wants to help those outside of Canada treasonous? You bet.

There's nothing treasonous about this. Canada, by its core values, has always made global contributions to the well being of others and other nations.

[UnculturedProject]

@chairmcnasty Also, it cost $60 a month to hire a teacher for this village. When domestic needs become that affordable than your false equivalency will hold some water.

[IamBlair]

@UnculturedProject I like the point your making here. I'd take it a step further. I realize that getting clean water is probably a higher priority, but hell, I'd give $60 for a teacher to teach one day - I bet many people would. Can you donate to CIDA? It would be cool if you could post more info on it. :) I'm so proud that our country, and I think that if more people could SEE what's done with our money, they would "get the picture" a little more.

[UnculturedProject]

@IamBlair You can't donate to CIDA - but you can donate to CIDA's partner on the ground. Unfortunately, they have no online presence. This is where I see my work fitting in - if I had the resources, contacts, and connections. I'd love to go back and help fund those teachers using donations already raised.

[IamBlair]

@UnculturedProject How do we get you those connections? Is there something the youtube community can do to show our support, or help you get in contact with the right people? (I'm thinking like writing letters, etc?)

[UnculturedProject]

@IamBlair Part of it is convincing charities to be open enough to teaming up with an "outsider" like me. There was actually an article written about how charities need to change in order to team up with people like me. It was written in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

[BrokenBrilliance]

@UnculturedProject I can tell you right now if I donated $60 that the people who need that money will see maybe $2 or $3 worth. I don't want people to suffer but then again I believe in EVOLUTION. If you fail you die, let that continue You cannot help everyone and there are too many people.

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance I can tell you right now that's complete and utter nonsense. Many charities like Generosity: Water even work on a 100% model. They take nothing for overhead as their marketing and staff budgets are covered by third party donors.

I too believe in evolution. I believe we evolved to a level of intelligence that doesn't let others within our species to die simply because they were unlucky enough to not be born in the "first world".

[BrokenBrilliance]

@UnculturedProject You are a fool. You give the human species far to much credit. And yet cannot see the forest through the trees. The human population is far to large. It NEEDS to be reduced. If a community can survive in their area then let them survive as they are. Do they need "first world" luxuries? The answer is no they do not. You are trying to make everyone equal which will ultimately fail. The world is based on limited resources, wake the hell up. Think logically not morally.

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance Well, I do call myself "uncultured" so calling me a fool makes no difference. But, when did giving people a junior high school education equal giving them the same "luxuries" as the "first world". Am I handing out flat screen TVs or something?

And, if the population is too big and people need to die of starvation, does this mean you're volunteering to be one of them? At least you'd have a choice in the matter. They don't because they weren't lucky like you.

[BrokenBrilliance]

@UnculturedProject Of course I would not volunteer myself. I have the ability to survive because of where I live, my genetics, my parents etc. People who live in poverty are people who live sustainable lives. I run / walk / cycle as much as possible, I eat local grown foods, living a sustainable lifestyle. Their situation does not allow for much growth because of their location, and that is something they have to live with. What is the point in education when you cannot use it?

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance Just so you know, my parents are from Bangladesh. But they were lucky enough to get an education. Because of that, I was able to grow up and eventually get over 30 grand in scholarships across two different countries.

Don't you dare tell me that those in Bangladesh have only one option and that they deserve to die. And those who are born in the "first world" are wealthy simply because of their genetics. Unless you want to be a racist.

[BrokenBrilliance]

@UnculturedProject Oooo pulling the race card, I thought you ethnics might last longer, but I guess you don't. I don't care if you see me as racist. I kinda guessed they were from Bangladesh judging by your appearance. I can no longer be bothered with someone who uses the race card...

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance Anthony Bane - let's get the record straight. In your comments you have been suggesting that those in countries like Bangladesh need to die because evolution and population growth demand it. You also suggested that you have superior genetics & ancestry to those in Bangladesh. You also suggested that educating the poor in countries like Bangladesh will do no good.

I merely threw out the possibility race might be a factor. And calling people "you ethnics" doesn't help your case.

[BrokenBrilliance]

@UnculturedProject I was suggesting that something needs to be done about the growth in all countries. In my own country a stupid couple of parents with no future end up having 6 kids and living off the state. These people shouldn't be killed, they just shouldn't be allowed to reproduce because they cannot support themselves. I said ethnic because whenever coloured people get stuck they use the race card. I said that genetics HELPED me, I also said location, I can live off the land if I chose.

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance Okay, these points I can address. There is a proven, statistical, and sociologically examined correlation between income and birth rate. If you want to decrease the birth rate - decrease poverty first.

Second, I believe it's an inalienable human right for an individual to be able to fall in love, start a family, and have off-spring if they so choose. So, unilaterally denying people the right to have children is just wrong.

[UnculturedProject]

@BrokenBrilliance Third, genetics might have helped you - but there is nothing inherent in their genetics of the poor that is responsible for their poverty.

The simple fact is, you were simply lucky to be born a developed country instead of in a developing country. If you were in their shoes - I'm sure you'd want those who are in a position to help you improve your life to give a damn.

[theboxmodder]

@UnculturedProject I am white, I lived in the ghetto of DFW TX growing up. My relatives were rich. My parents were divorced. I had a small bedroom in our tri-plex, shared with 2 brothers. I couldn't have anything. I couldn't do anything. I was by American law. Poor. I was treated the same as my Asian/African/Mexican American neighbors. Race doesn't mean anything. Neither does the country. But anyways, keep up the good work. Wish I could help ya.

[11xXDANIXx11]

@BrokenBrilliance i believed you just got shown up

[BrokenBrilliance]

@11xXDANIXx11 hardly, this man cannot see the forest through the trees. Look at the big picture.

[ocurro]

@BrokenBrilliance GOUACHE! brokenbrilliance, are you a goddam neo nazi? 'cause it friggin seems so. I'm so verry afraid now. *hides under his blanket*

[lionheart199112]

@BrokenBrilliance when you said what is the point in education when they do not use it.

well i'll tell you, my father grew up in a small village in bangladesh. as a student they would study using kerosene lamps at night while keeping up his farming obligations during the day. he was able to pull off good grades which enabled him to post secondary education leading him to pursue his masters in north america. now i am blessed with a much easier life than what my father had to deal with in toronto

[Zartan1357]

@UnculturedProject BrokenBrilliance is a fool. Bangladesh's main problem is its population. A population of 160 million and growing in a country with limited resources and land is just maddening. If the population continues to grow exponentially, not much will improve in the country. I'd suggest you engage in more "awareness" programs as far as population goes. Thanks for your work and others who helped in it. You guys are awesome.

[Zartan1357]

@BrokenBrilliance Thanks, that is one of the most idiotic comments I have ever read.

[theboxmodder]

@BrokenBrilliance What is the point of your education? You cannot use it . The simple fact is. These kids are learning their fundamentals. They may go in life as they choose. Some may continue building their country as laborers. Some may go to a university and learn a medical field or another beneficial field. And they may return to their country to help everyone else. Notice I say may. Because we don't know for fact that the education WILL help. But we know it CAN. Your glass is half empty..|..

[BrokenBrilliance]

@theboxmodder I cannot use my education? Why not? I do every day, I study sports and exercise and I help people to live a healthier life style and a more fulfilling. I use my education every day to help those that I want to or that pay me for my troubles if I have no want to help them for free, I have to support myself and that is what I do.

[OUtsidethenine4eva]

VERY VERY well done my friend!

[LScribeHarris]

Yet again, an awesome video by Shawn. The thing I like about Uncultured Project is that Shawn works not only to give aid to people who need it, but also works to give them the tools they need to sustain that aid on their own. As the man said in the video, it would be a relief to continue getting help, but if they don't get it, they will work hard to support and continue the school themselves. I think that's what a lot of bigger name charities lack: teaching people to help themselves.

[gdarrowood]

As always, your optimism and hopeful outlook are amazing and inspiring.

[missdivinestalls]

I hate that peaceful protests so often become violent because of the actions of a few people. I remember the WTO riots in Seattle. They started out completely peaceful then because very violent thanks to the actions of a few punk morons. But of course the media only focused on the violence and not the main message.

[UnculturedProject]

@missdivinestalls Well when there is a riot going on, it's hard not to pay attention to it. That's why I think we need to express our voice in a way that can't be derailed by a few people wanting to start a riot.

[Heckytorr]

No offense, but please talk more slowly. Great video :)

[UnculturedProject]

@Heckytorr If I talked more slowly, this would be a 12 minute video. And no one watches 12 minute videos ;)

[NickGreyden]

always a pleasure to see your videos and hear your insights shawn. I really wish there were more people like you, myself included.

[TheLocalCommunity]

hey man I agree I would like to help but I have no money to give because I don't work I am only 18 and I would not be able to come out what what could I do to help

[UnculturedProject]

@TheLocalCommunity It's not always about donations. The help you see in this video was done entirely because our leaders in the government decided to take an interest in global poverty and fund anti-poverty programs.

[HumanUnityEnvisioned]

Unfortunately issues such as global poverty will never be tackled by the G20 Nations because in order to end global poverty those nations wouldn't be as wealthy, and in my opinion I don't think that they are actually that willing lower their economic standing to do so. Thankfully people like you Shawn are standing up and taking upon their selves to make that change, and in doing so are inspiring people to help. I hope that after I graduate college I can help just as much as you have.

[UnculturedProject]

@HumanUnityEnvisioned That's an unfair statement. It doesn't take much to end extreme global poverty. What Europeans spend on ice cream in one year would be enough to give education (like that seen in this video) to everyone in the developing world. One days' pentagon funding would be enough to give everyone in Africa a mosquito net.

It's not about becoming less poor, it's just different political priorities.

[meljaina]

I think that it is very important when you have an argument or belief which you want others to acknowledge that you express yourself calmly and rationally. When you protest with violence, you strip yourself of your dignified humanity and you hurt your own cause. Not only will this fail to convince others, it reflects badly on your group and yourself.

Thank you for your work. I'm always happy to watch your videos, pass them along, and try to help. Hugs and pic at VidCon?

[BarryAldridge]

I love the idea of alternative ways to solve the solutions.

I find it hard why some people turn to violence to solve problems.

Keep doing what you are doing Shawn.

[krazyfua]

G20 is more about the coming together of greedy int'l corporations just in disguise as governments. And these greedy bloodsucking corporations make money in the expense of those you just showed in your video.

The people on your video will be homeless in 50 years time because these G20 countries refuse to cut CO2 emission.

Shawn you should watch the documentary "The Corporations" on Hulu. We don't need governments to make a poverty-free world. WE NEED OURSELVES! WE NEED TO BE LESS MATERIALISTIC!

[UnculturedProject]

@krazyfua There's nothing fundamentally wrong with the idea of a corporation. And many corporations are extremely generous. In fact, Google's charitable division is registered as a for-profit corporation simply so they have the flexibility to do new and creative things that they otherwise may not have been able to do.

And, remember, we DO live in a democracy. The leaders are supposed to represent us. The more we have that expectation and demand, the more the leaders will keep that in mind.

[scratchingcat]

Regarding the demonstrations, I don't think there are easy answers. Most of the protesters are peaceful and have the right to assemble and make their voices heard.

Regarding your alternative, it would be lovely if more projects like that would take place. I know you are working on this very hard and I will help wherever I can for you to succeed.

[UnculturedProject]

@scratchingcat I agree. But my POV is that, while freedom of assembly is a right, it also comes with the responsibility of being peaceful. If that can't be guaranteed, than those wishing to advance a cause should use means that ensure lessens the chance of it being hijacked. If a peaceful demonstration can be derailed by one person wearing a mask and throwing a rock - than we need to come up with a better way.

[scratchingcat]

@UnculturedProject I would say it depends on the circumstances. If a police force is secure in itself, it will be able to contain the violent fringe without branching out into the peaceful majority. There will always be extremists, if we give them the power to question or take away the rights of other people, we make them much stronger than they should be.

[DimitrisLost]

C.I.D.A. and the G20 are two completely opposite things.

[UnculturedProject]

@DimitrisLost Yes & no. G20 is a conference of leaders - including the Prime Minister of Canada. CIDA (and other sister agencies among G20 nations) gets it's funding by the budgets set by the leaders and governing party in each country. The good an organization like CIDA does is entirely dependent on how much fighting poverty is a priority to G20 leaders.

[DimitrisLost]

@UnculturedProject i frankly believe that besides the work of some exceptional ppl every other form of chartiy or action for the 3rd world, organised by goverments is just to blindfold public, to lead it think: "oh our leaders actually care".I really don't see how could a council in which countries/mass murderers like the USA have a leading role, would take a decision supportive to the 'uncultured'.This year G20's 'hot topic' was "saving the capitalism" which actually preserves world poverty...

[UnculturedProject]

@DimitrisLost "uncultured" is a description of myself - not those in poverty :)

And, I've seen amazing things done by USAID, CDC, and CIDA. American & Canadian tax dollars, through these programs save a lot of lives. Lives I've seen first hand. So I wouldn't be THAT quick to judge so harshly :)

[DimitrisLost]

@UnculturedProject Although actions like this are tremendously inspiring(its the exceptions i talked about), i still believe that are out of the G20 logic or its mainsteam plans.

Don't you find it a bit contradictory when G20's reall goal is to serve big corporations(that take advantage of the 3rd world)?child labour,low wages,poor conditions are common things in factories in developing countries.

by the way thanks for replying back.shows you really care passing the word.

keep up the good work.

[dianasof]

I agree with you. Attacking a Starbucks doesn't hurt the company as much as endangering Starbucks employees and ultimately does not help the anti-G20 cause. Whatever that cause is. Violent protest is fruitless, and I honestly can't understand how people still engage in it.

[pornfartin]

this made me proud after the weekend that made me ashamed. Your a lucky and dedicated guy to do this.

[sharpieinkwarpaint]

Great video, as always. I love that you don't go for the "weep and empty your wallet" approach; very refreshing. On a side note (and just out of curiosity) would you ever consider doing an interview for a university newspaper?

[UnculturedProject]

@sharpieinkwarpaint I don't see why not? Unless your university is USC - it would just be wrong as a Notre Dame person ;)

[juanmora19910209]

Also, for those who feel they can't make a difference.. I want to point out that "reality" or the objective world outside of "ourselves" doesn't exist absent of our own subjective contributions. Your perspective, ideas, emotions and actions create a reality, a very real reality at that. =D You CAN make a difference.

[juanmora19910209]

You speak the truth =D This video made me realize(again) what a shit bag I am. Personally, I've built a resistance to these types of messages but this one just hit home. I can't keep ignoring my planet and it's people, you know? This is my home and I will BE the change I want to see in the world.

[sivartis]

I never understand the motives behind violent protest. It seems to me that intelligent discussion and passive resistance en masse are generally more effective, and if that fails, revolution, but in between, violence only begets more violence and hatred.

So wonderful to see you doing your work. Keep it up.

~Trav

[UnculturedProject]

@sivartis *hugs*

[UnculturedProject]

@sivartis Also, if my calculations are correct, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :D

[jamesowen33]

Well done man. Firebombs don't help, they just make the neighbours mad at you .

[UnculturedProject]

@jamesowen33 Couldn't agree more.

[limeslimey]

Shawn, I am glad you are working like that instead of protesting. I have pretty much given up on protesting. It's good to be actually working under their noses

( like my gardening). I am worried you take the G20 seriously. The countries this

year apparently did not promise enough.

[UnculturedProject]

@limeslimey This video will definitely be seen and reflected upon more than any signboard or any stone thrown in a protest :)

[JHerrick79]

I appreciate the fact that you show how the community is involved in the decision making and the conversation. To many charity videos portray the poor as nameless objects of our benevolence. Your videos portray them as part of the community working together to overcome obstacles... needing outside help... but also very capable of speaking into the process. I respect you for that.

[LegendShark]

The teachers got 4,000 tacos?

[UnculturedProject]

@LegendShark Yeah and it's Taco Bell tacos - which are completely worthless. :P

But seriously, the Bangladesh currency is taka. On average, one dollar is 65 taka.

[LegendShark]

@UnculturedProject Haha Taco Bell isn't that bad. =/

But yeah, thanks for clarifying. :)

[qiranger]

I hope things don't get violent in Busan!

[UnculturedProject]

@qiranger Me neither! Fingers crossed.

[Venomonous]

That's beautiful; not the poverty they live in, but how they appreciate everything and have such hope.

[JeffreyReu]

Wow, this is sooo inspirational! Thanks for giving me a theme for my novel, Shawn! In any case, it'll get a few people thinking about world poverty. Best of luck from PA.

[Ch3wza]

so much optimism for a sad world :)

[ImBester515]

I really like what you do. It's inspiring.

[iluvchocolate0606]

I wish this people would stop rioting they really dont understand their doing nothing for the siduations being talked about or the causes that surround the G20 or other issues, they just care about making trouble. If they really did care about the world they would care about rioting.

[DavidKenny6]

fascinating insight, here in the Uk it's almost been dismissed. I only came across the riots from reading TIMES paper, thanks for the information. Off subject, great editing!

[hoosierhiver]

Inspiring!

[michnish]

I've been subscribed to you since yu were mentioned o the Vlog Brothers station but I didn't realize you were also from Toronto. I like your cause is there anything in that area that can be done to help out?

[kira902k]

Fantastic. 

[Cathee45]

amazing

[Lithinz]

Awesome again shawn :)

[TheDancefreak111]

Excellent!

[MisterSamosir]

@culbrethcow I* love* grammatical*. Oh sweet irony.

[DonKE3]

good stuff man!

[bloublabligloblu]

I've been thinking of becomming a teacher in a developping country when i'm done with my studies and this video realy makes me want to pursue that project.

Thank you!

[lilucraz]

@bloublabligloblu Very noble :)

[DeathOfAFatMan]

Great stuff man! It does drive me crazy when the news also focuses on those few involved in the riots and trouble, yet never give us the real stories out there that might actually mean something...

[nukeakitten]

i thought it was a summit

[zQWASZX]

Fantastic and inspiring as always Shawn. Love it! Truly amazing stuff

[spintopbikes]

amazing