# @narellekheng on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/ByzmuN2DVgW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/15778722-narellekheng-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-06-17T09:45:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 𝖓𝖆𝖗𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖊 (@narellekheng) — https://gondola.cc/narellekheng

## Caption

Sitting in a privileged little bubble called Singapore, it’s easy to feel detached from violence. We’ve never really understood or experienced the intensity of going through war/conflict. It’s always seemed so far away and so, many of us don’t feel connected to these things. I see pictures of war torn countries amidst fantasy/escapist posts and cosmetic posts. One thumb swipe and it’s out of my life. Why should we care? How can we even affect any change anyway? 
These are the reasons that helped me understand why no matter what, we need to talk about this now:

1. Raising awareness means even if we can’t do very much (other than donating to the right sites so that the people there can have the best fighting chance), hopefully the power of the people can reach those of more affluence or influence that can affect real change.
2. To show both the Sudanese people and their oppressors that the people of Sudan have the support of the world. 
3. Because it is happening RIGHT NOW, not last week or last year or 20 years ago. 
4. We in Singapore are not as far as we think. People here have family in Sudan. They are our brothers and sisters so let’s show them support. 
5. We as humanity are all connected. It’s our responsibility as members of the international community to critically question global power dynamics, imbalances and processes because well, lives depend on it. As exemplified by the courageous people in Hong Kong, the masses can affect real change. So don’t ever doubt that your voice matters! Love is the one thing that’s free to give so let’s give it generously. #BlueForSudan

Image credits: luzdelouna fathom_the_road

Ps: I'm still learning more and more and having great conversation. Please keep the conversation going and add your thoughts bellow. but I ask for open mindedness and understanding. All my love!

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