Spirit Of

EPISODE 2

This month Becky Anderson uncovers "The Spirit of Giving". Who's really making a difference? Can technology & innovation change the face of "giving"?

Becky's journey takes her to South Africa where she gets to grips with what's actually needed and meet the people who matter. She discovers that it's all about "Ubuntu" -- a traditional Sub-Saharan ideology that reflects humanity and compassion. It's one of the founding principles of the republic of South Africa and it's how Africans descibe the sense of giving. Guiding her journey is Kumi Naidoo, an advocate from Africa who's responsible for rallying everyone from Angela Merkel to Bono in the fight against poverty alleviation.

Becky also meets with James Wolfensohn, former World Bank President and a champion for the poor. He's the one who brought the plight of the developing world to the international stage. He talks to Becky about the new approaches required for progress to be made.

Becky visits the site of Play Pumps International -- a novel way in which merry-go-rounds on children's playgrounds are used to pump clean drinking water. It's gained celebrity backing from the likes of U.S. First Lady Laura Bush and hip hop star Jay-Z. Play Pumps is an example of a simple idea that's really making a difference.