Chapter seven hundred and thirty first urgent
The sun turned west, in the courtyard of a children's welfare home, many black orphans sat on the ground, happily sharing some small gifts brought by the inspection team, as if they had received the greatest happiness in the world, and they all showed satisfied smiles.
There is no more suitable lens background painting than this.
Matthew sat on a chair not far ahead, using the black orphan on the lawn as the background, and was interviewed by media reporters.
Not only him, but only a few dozen meters away, Emma Watson was doing similar work.
Speaking of which, the one who truly uses black children as the background and promotes personal image to the extreme is the princess of Wales. After all, these are also one of the basis for her to win the title of "Princess of the People".
Compared to the princess of Wales, Matthew felt that he should be more at ease. In addition to the public effect it could bring, the money he spent by his two foundations was more than ten times more than the other party.
Sitting here, occasionally looking back at the dark-skinned black children and answering questions raised by reporters, Matthew suddenly thought he was a real philanthropist.
Among the reporters interviewing Matthew, Lao Wang and Xiao Li were also very good at English. When they heard what the Hollywood star said, they couldn't help but raise their hands to ask questions.
Matthew had long seen two reporters with dark hair and dark eyes, and he could roughly guess where they came from from his appearance.
Seeing the two people raising their hands, he signaled to the UNHCR officials next to him. The UNHCR official immediately called Lao Wang to ask questions.
"Hello, Mr. Matthew Horner." Lao Wang is a traditional and old-school social current affairs journalist. The problem is straightforward. "Where do you think the root cause of the African refugee problem is? How should we solve it?"
This kind of question? Matthew frowned. It seems that he should ask the Secretary-General of the United Nations or Gutierrez more appropriately?
However, when all the questions were asked, he did not avoid it. He thought about it and replied, "There are frequent wars and natural disasters in Africa, and religious conflicts and political struggles undermine national unity and cause national division and humanitarian disasters."
A similar problem is still unlucky.
The other party asked, and he answered the same standard, "Most African countries have been plagued by refugee issues for a long time. The international community should help Africa prevent conflicts, resolve disputes peacefully, and support their poverty reduction and development."
Of course, after these formatted answers, Matthew did not forget to continue to paint gold on his face. "In the past year, my two foundations have increased emergency humanitarian assistance, but they are facing serious shortages in funds and personnel."
After hearing this series of answers in standard formats, Lao Wang didn't know why, but this high-necked and deep-eyed ghost elder actually gave him the feeling of watching the seven o'clock news program.
Before Lao Wang could figure it out, Matthew said righteously, "We must strengthen unity, share responsibilities, and jointly respond to the refugee problem and humanitarian crisis. Africa has suffered the most serious humanitarian crisis for a long time and is also facing poverty, Ebola epidemic, AIDS, debt, climate change and other problems. If the international community does not pay attention to the African refugee problem, it will cause a greater humanitarian crisis."
Lao Wang’s feeling of watching the news at seven o’clock is even stronger.
"What do you think should be solved?" Lao Wang couldn't help asking again.
Matthew carefully considered it and said, "I have four points! First, increase investment in African refugee issues, and fulfill all parties timely and fully implement their aid commitments. Second, strengthen coordination and improve the effectiveness of refugee assistance operations. Third, adhere to the principles of objective, neutrality and humanitarianism to avoid the politicization of refugee issues. Fourth, adhere to the peaceful resolution of disputes, attach importance to the prevention of conflicts, and eliminate the root causes of refugees."
After hearing this, Lao Wang was stunned again. Could it be that this old man who came here suddenly watched the news at seven o'clock for a few days? What kind of Hollywood star do you want to be a Hollywood star? Change your nationality quickly and go to the news at seven o'clock to be an announcer!
The reporter opposite asked very high-level questions, and Matthew's answer was also high-level, and he felt like he was in a high-level sense.
As for whether every question and answer is fake or not, it is not within his consideration, because he will have some practical actions to announce next, not just saying and not doing it.
The next question is Xiao Li. Compared to Lao Wang's solidified thoughts and old style, Xiao Li belongs to the new generation of more pragmatic journalists.
He asked, "Mr. Horner, what do you think the most important thing to solve for the refugee problem at the moment?"
Without thinking, Matthew replied, “Women and children’s issues, especially children’s issues.”
The answer was a bit beyond Lao Wang's expectations, and he thought Matthew would give another seven o'clock news answer.
The other party asked very pragmatically, and of course Matthew would not have some high-level answers.
"Take Kenya where we are currently in, more than half of the refugees here are women and children, and the total proportion of children reaches one-third."
He said in a heavy tone, "The problems faced by refugee children are very serious. They lack resources such as food and water. Most of them have symptoms such as malnutrition or malaria. My two foundations have invested tens of millions of dollars in helping children in the first two years, but they can only help a small part of them, and just to ensure that they can survive."
Hearing Matthew's words, the reporters gradually became serious, because no matter what the starting point was, the person on the other side really helped too many people.
Such people are worthy of respect and are worthy of their praise with their pens and cameras.
"The children's problems are urgent..." Matthew turned his head and looked at the orphans playing on the lawn behind him, "Their educational problems are equally important!"
Perhaps the interview was over, Emma Watson walked over and stood opposite Matthew, behind the group of reporters.
Matthew glanced at Emma Watson and continued, "The education of refugee children is far-reaching, and now more than 95% of children in Dadabu refugee camps are not allowed to receive education."
He spread his hands, his tone was extremely heavy, "What does this mean?"
Emma Watson looked at Matthew and gradually showed a thoughtful look. As a top student, she realized that this situation was too terrifying.
Matthew said very seriously, "In the future, this group of people, and even their country, will still be on the verge of danger!"
Everyone present was silent for a moment. Even people like Lao Wang who looked down on film and television stars kept nodding because the people on the other side were too reasonable.
There are problems with education in this world, but illiterate people who have not received formal education may have very low chances of changing their destiny.
They are bound to continue to struggle with poverty and hunger like their parents. If most children in a certain country are like this, the future of this country can be imagined.
In an instant, Matthew's figure became taller in their eyes.
This person obviously did a lot of work for charity.
Emma Watson looked at Matthew, and the corners of her mouth that she had been raised habitually slowly lowered. Compared to Matthew, she was really too tender.
She still has a long way to go when it comes to charity and women and children. Fortunately, she has a good role model like Matthew to learn from.
Speaking of which, her entire team is not as good as Matthew. She was not prepared enough for a show in Africa this time.
Another reporter stood up and asked, "Mr. Matthew Horner, what you said is indeed urgent. Do you have any practical measures?"
Hearing this pre-set question, Matthew glanced at the reporter, and the other party was the one Helen Hermann found.
He had already prepared the answer to this question and said slowly, "My two charitable foundations are raising funds and developing targeted plans. They have established a close cooperative relationship with the United Nations Refugee and Women and Children's Fund, and are preparing to set up schools in refugee camps starting next month so that children can receive the most basic cultural education."
Everyone was listening carefully because what Matthew said was not fake.
"Under various conditions, primary education can only be provided in the short term." Matthew said the truth. These reporters have visited the refugee camp. If he said he was doing some exciting activities, no one would be foolishly convinced. "I also hope that you can convey it through the media platform. We need a large number of volunteers and caring people to help these children."
The scene suddenly became quiet, and Matthew was the only one who drifted around.
Matthew's voice was not high, but it was extremely loud. "A person's power is limited. To completely solve these problems, we need more people to participate."
Emma Watson looked at Matthew more than ten meters away in silence, and couldn't help but shake his head. She had communicated with Matthew before entering the refugee camp, so she didn't believe Matthew didn't know the actual situation, and these problems could not be solved at all.
Although she is not old, she knows very well that it is too difficult to change some people's human nature.
After all, Matthew was just using the African refugee issue to build momentum for himself, but his methods were very clever. Even if others understood that he had other plans, they could not say anything.
The opportunity is rare now, and the reporters from mainstream super-large media and news agencies present are all present. The influence of the news they spread far exceeds the limitations of entertainment news.
Matthew talked so much, and gradually turned the topic to the project that was most urgently needed publicity. "In order to raise more funds, I reached an agreement with my friend and partner, Mr. David Ellison of Sky Dance Films before coming."
Because all the reporters gathered to listen to God before, and they believed that Matthew would definitely make a big deal.
Matthew raised his voice slightly and said, "Fast and Furious 4, jointly invested by Mr. David Ellison and I, will be released in mid-next month. We will use all the profits of this film to improve educational conditions for African children."
All the profits sound amazing, but there is too much room for operation.
Matthew and David Ellison are not fools either, and of course they won't do business at a loss.
Tears of applause broke out at the scene, and all reporters, including Lao Wang and Xiao Li, applauded.
Even Emma Watson was applauding.
Chapter completed!