Un diálogo que muestra una conversación breve con una ONG en busca de apoyo, útil para aprender expresiones relacionadas con la ayuda solidaria y las donaciones.

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Mark: Hi! Could I have a moment of your time? I’m working for an NGO that helps children get access to education and food.

Jenny: Oh, hi. I’m actually in a bit of a hurry, but I have five minutes.

Mark: That’s perfect. I’ll be quick! We’re talking to people about our charity to raise awareness of our activities.

Jenny: Okay. What do you do?

Mark: We help provide school materials and meals for underprivileged children in vulnerable communities.

Jenny: That sounds like a good cause. 

Mark: Yes, we’ve helped a lot of kids. We’re out fund-raising today, if you’d like to support us.

Jenny: How would I do that?

Mark: You can choose to make a one-time donation, or you can donate monthly or annually. Even a small contribution can make a big difference.

Jenny: I’d prefer to start with a one-time donation.

Mark: Of course! Every bit of help counts. Thanks so much for your support!

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NOW LET’S REVIEW THE VOCABULARY!

“Could I have a moment of your time?” is a polite phrase to request someone’s attention for a brief conversation.

An NGO (non-governmental organisation) is an organisation that helps people or social causes without aiming to make a profit.

‘To get access to’ means to be able to use or obtain something.

You say, “I’m in a hurry”, when you don’t have much time.

A charity is an NGO that provides help and raises money for those in need.

‘To raise awareness’ means to increase public knowledge regarding a specific cause.

A person who does not have the same standard of living as the majority is underprivileged.

Fund-raising is collecting money (or ‘funds’) for a charity or cause.

‘To make a difference’ means to have a significant positive effect.

The phrase “Every bit of help counts”, means that even small amounts of help are valuable.

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GLOSSARY

meals: comida
polite: educada
to request: solicitar
aiming to: con el objetivo de
to make a profit: obtener beneficio económico
to raise money: recaudar dinero
in need: necesitados
regarding: en referencia a
standard: nivel de vida
to collect: recaudar