Do you think word games are fun? Do you wish to be more articulate? Are you always after enhancing your vocabulary? Are you interested in providing a meal to a hungry person somewhere in this world? Do you simply have a lot of free time?
If your answer is yes, then FreeRice.com is what you're looking for. This online initivate was launched by UN World Food Program in a creative attempt to reduce world hunger and provide rice for those who need it the most.
The rule is simple; with every correct answer, you donate 20 grains of rice to the UN WFP. Now you might be wondering, if they already have the rice, why don't they just give it away?
FreeRice is not sitting on a pile of rice―you are earning it 20 grains at a time. Here is how it works. When you play the game, sponsor banners appear on the bottom of your screen. The money generated by these banners is then used to buy the rice. So by playing, you generate the money that pays for the rice donated to hungry people.
So basically, no ads, no rice.
Go ahead and enjoy the game. And remember, that while you're having fun and improving your vocabulary, a starving person somewhere is provided with food.
As of 30th March 2008, the FreeRice has donated 24,678,910,210 grains of rice.
WARNING: I can't be held responsible in case you grow insidiously addicted to the game.
6 comments:
Hello, my name is Guari and I'm a FreeRice addict
*incoherent cheers*
AGC you've hit the jackpot when it comes to great and also useful websites! I love the idea, and as confessed an addict now, thank you very much. Oh and guess who’s paying for my FRA subscription *pointing at AGC*
Truly thanks for sharing :D
Becoming an addict very soon!!
Thanks sweetheart
Hello Guari, a pleasure having you among us. You know it takes a lot of courage to actually acknowledge your addiction. Don't you worry, though. We're all here to support you! :D
I think my brain kinda detected a "paying" word. Hmmm, I don't know you, girl! :D
@ his sweetheart
Hehehe.... you're welcome, dear!
woow
its such a wonderful idea .
like throw a stone over two birds :D
thanx alot for this blog
be strong
Making people think about the plight of hungry people is a good thing and could possibly lead to having them sponsor a child or take some other action to help. I have another good site has the same idea. Please check this :
http://freepoverty.com/
Great to know that the word is being spread around. :)
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