How can I help people in other countries?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Jul 7, 2018
Shortie
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Dec 6, 2015
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You can donate if you have the money to spare. You can talk to them and make them feel better. You can refer them to 7cups or send them their countries suicide hotline if they're in any risk.
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PrincessPea247
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Aug 29, 2015
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There are lots of ways that you can help people in other countries. One is that you can donate to charities. In addition to this charities, schools and other organisations sometimes fund projects where you can go out to other countries and help people. You can also volunteer for places like holiday camps where you can help as well. The final way I can think of to help people in other countries is this website; here the listeners connect with people from lots of different countries.
Allerhelp12
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Jan 30, 2018
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become long distance friends, call each other or text everyday, send letters to one another and try communicate feelings but chatting bout them daily.
Mercedez
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Aug 21, 2015
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There are plenty of ways to do that . theres Unicef and you can donate school supplies to poor countries like Africa and Asia the kids there really appreciate it . World Vision is also a great way to help .
heavenlyEagle22
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Aug 21, 2015
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I think we are helping others in other countries, moreso worldwide. there are hundreds of people that come on here everyday, from all over the world. and we are able to assist them as listeners.
Anonymous
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Aug 19, 2015
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KaylaBella
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Aug 19, 2015
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I make things for my church and then give them to my pastor who gives them to our mission trip. The mission trip takes them over there and whatever I make helps them. Because not many people have everything they need. it cheers them up to recieve something made just for them.
Nemanjica
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Sep 9, 2015
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You can try providing help, by hearing their problems. No matter where they are in which country, we are all the same. We all have same problems from time to time.
IndigoHealer
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Sep 18, 2015
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Cross cultural knowledge is important to understanding and relating. Women's issues are one area where global location has a massive influence on personal stories. If you don't know much about the political and socio economic factors outside your own environment, then brush up on it through news and your own discovery. Keep in mind that cultural values play an influence on how someone perceives themselves and their options. Women in Muslim countries, parts of Africa, India and Asia may not have the same resources for protection and support - alienation from family support is therefore often a crucial factor in their sense of security. TedTalks on YouTube has fabulous videos on lots of subjects relevant to the support we give here. Addiction, relationships, domestic violence, etc... Check it out and always keep building bridges by expanding your own awareness.
Phillip985
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Nov 11, 2015
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You can always help people in different areas of the world. It might not be so effective since you can't really embrace the other person face-to-face.. but that doesn't mean you can't be there for somebody when they need to talk about something.
KiForEverybody
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Aug 19, 2015
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we are all connected via the sunlight, the wind, the water, the earth, the decision we take every day. People in other countries can be listened and as a result they will be helped
Anonymous
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Aug 20, 2015
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The internet is a beautiful place that connects the world, I suggest you get to know the each other - not just their struggles but their likes, interests, cultures and traditions - see them as a human not as a disorder
psykt
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Aug 20, 2015
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I can do a lot of things. Obviously I do this. I listen to people. In general though I show that I care. I can show that I won't stand for the hurt and pain people have.
PRUNE4BEE
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Aug 21, 2015
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By being on this site, i have reached out to people thousands of miles away from me. The special thing about that is that all i have to do is listen, really hear them out. I fin dthat most of them ALREADY KNOW WHAT THE MATTER IS its just a matter of holding up the mirrior
kindHeart33
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Aug 21, 2015
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Helping people in other countries may sound like quite the challenge! Fear not, as people experience the same emotions all around the globe. When helping people in other countries, it is often beneficial to leave a tab open just for Google while you chat. This tab can give you quick incite, offer resources specific to the country your member/guest is from, and maybe even teach you some new things in the process! If ever you feel you can't help your member/guest, don't hesitate to refer them to a listener that may be more able to help out. Always ask your member/guest before doing this! Remember there is no shame in having another listener take over. We all have different levels of experience and specialize in different areas. Keep it fun, safe, and do your best!
zdla
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Aug 22, 2015
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Give them advice like you would any other individual in america or a state that you live in, because they need your help no matter what situation is
AliceK8
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Aug 23, 2015
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Emotional support is stronger than the distance , you can communicate with them online and give them your emotional support :)
Anonymous
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Aug 23, 2015
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The best way would be to go to other countries in person, but that's not an option for everyone. Consider supporting local, cultural accommodation groups, or even volunteering in one yourself.
Tumb13weed
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Aug 27, 2015
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As long as communication isn't a barrier due to language or technology, you can extend verbal and resource support to anyone on the planet, and some in space. However, it helps to know more about the country - the environment contributes to a person's health and thought process. Some things that are not a big deal in your country may be considered strange in theirs, so it helps to have a little sociopolitical knowledge. Additionally, one can look up the resources in that country (eg AA hotline etc), and direct the person accordingly if need be. Place yourself in their shoes. And in their country.
Anonymous
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Aug 28, 2015
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I found it easier to start up conversations that made people comfortable when they were from a country other than mine because it was a good conversation starter and meant they could talk about themselves and get used to me asking questions. Although flaws were cultural barriers even between UK and US things like religion are viewed extremely differently so it's hard to know what is an inoffensive way of talking about it (it would be pretty good to have a training task on religion and appropriate ways to articulate in other cultures). I also found it easier to talk to people from other countries and vise-versa because there seemed to be less impact if they were far away and like you're less lonely if someone from a hole other culture gets your problem.