Long ago, I gave up worrying about every poor country and every poor person in the world. Corrupt governments and bankrupted cultures cause poverty and misery and trying to make me feel guilty about someone’s problems doesn’t work on me anymore.
Feeling guilty isn’t the same thing as having compassion or having pity.
I agree with your assessment. Sometimes it feels overwhelming and nothing can be done.
But does this mean one should not try?
Having no compassion is the antithesis of being human.