Writing Prompt #1

@Geographysical: Why have some countries donated more in aid to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan than others?

- Generally, countries with a higher GDP tend to donate more. For example, the United States has a GDP of 14 trillion, and donated 20 million to the Philippines, however the second highest GDP country (China) has a GDP of 7 trillion, however they only donated 100 thousand. Perhaps countries that are tied in with the Philippines, such as the United States, will donate more because they are closer in tact with the Philippines than other countries therefore they support them moreover other countries. 

@Geographysical: How does the aid being sent to victims of Typhoon Haiyan represent the following;

- Altruism: Countries/people sending aid to the Philippines because of the Super Typhoon Haiyan represents altruism, because it shows concern for the well-being of the victims threatened by this huge storm. People donating to these Filipinos gives off the message that they put others in need first before themselves. UNICEF is a perfect example of the altruistic practice because they sent so many necessities to Tacloban that could help thousands of injured Filipinos. A perfect example of an altruistic act towards the Typhoon Haiyan is the NBA. The NBA donated 250,000 dollars to the Philippines, and since Filipino's are huge NBA fans, and players from the Pacers and Rockets were here playing games, this will make Filipino's have in mind that the NBA players really do care and they will continue watching and supporting. Since one of the best NBA teams coach is Filipino (Miami Heat), he will be definitely concerned with this situation, especially considering the fact that Erik Spoulstra (Miami Heat head coach) has family residing in certain areas of the Philippines.

- Geopolitics:Geopolitics may be shown in this situation with the fact that China only gave 100 thousand dollars to the Philippines. Considering the fact that China is the second wealthiest country world-wide, it could be that China only gave 100 thousand because of the ongoing conflict with the battle of the South China Sea.



 - Neo-colonialism: