So, I'm taking this African Business and Labor class right now, along with Global Politics class and an Economic Development class. Between the three of them I've been exposed to a fair share of the sad and terrible conflicts that are taking place in Africa right now. From the civil war in the Congo (perpetuated by our own demand to coltan) to the genocide in Darfur to the general underdevelopment of the people, classes can get a bit depressing. But, this is a good thing too, because I want to make a difference and do my part to help Africa AND I'm 100% serious. I'm not that kind of person that sees a video about the child labor in the Ivory Coast, says "oh that's sad" and then buys a chocolate bar after class and continues with her day.
The big question for me is: how to help? and what is the best way? and what area to focus on? To get started I've compiled just a few websites of organizations devoted to the problems facing the African nations. My explorations have just begun, but here is what I've touched on thus far.
All For Africa - reducing poverty
Africa Oasis Project - tackling education, clean water, and hunger
Stop Child Labor - self-explanatory
Wiser - reducing gender parity
Save the Congo - Congo
Develop Africa - meaningful and sustainable development
UN Development Program
Africare - food security, water, health, and emergency response
Save Africa's Children
The Save Africa Project
Save Africa Now - helping AIDS orphans
AND... Africa Guide - the ultimate list of charities in Africa. Instead of re-posting them all here, just refer to this site.
Also, there are numerous sites out their for Darfur efforts, which I have come across in my research for a paper.
Save Darfur
Eyes on Darfur - part of Amnesty International
It's quite clear there is a great deal to dive into and I can't wait to explore everything. This is a daunting task and I'm really not sure of the best path to follow, but I'm one of these websites will lead me an interesting and rewarding direction.
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