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Feb 6, 2009
"I don't want to save the world. I don't even want to change the world. My ambitions aren't nearly that high, although maybe they should be. What I do want to do is make a difference." --James Taylor
How Dialling 1298 Can Save A Life
Americans take 911 for granted, but in many developing nations a centralized emergency telephone number is unheard of. In Mumbai, four friends came togeter to start a private ambulance company that has stepped up to fill the void in emergency medical service. In a city where "ambulance" used to be synonymous with "hearse," Mumbai residents can now dial 1298 and receive emergency medical care priced on a sliding scale. This inspirational video offers a glimpse of their work.
BE THE CHANGE
Practice finding small ways in which you can make a difference every day.
