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Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:24:36 +0300
From: Abdul-Rahim Dewo <[log in to unmask]>
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To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [african2000] Re: Greetings from the Pearl of Africa
Hi brother Alfred,
Thank you for addressing the issue about news from Africa
usually being just about suffering and disaster. However,
at LifeInAfrica.com, we believe we can change this grimness,
but only with your help. Africa and its diaspora are on
the verge of a positive trend towards emancipation and
your idea of " The best way to get out of our world to
the world of our dream is to show the outside world the
great potentials we have."
I agree with you whole heartedly because we have got to
potray a genuine sense of pride for who we are, what we
do and what we can offer. The potentials we have are
countless, but we could begin with rebuilding our "Global
African Family" through initating ties of kinship amongst
mainland Africans and those in the Diaspora. I think this
will extend the element of African identity to our huge
African community in the diaspora.
"Like you rightly pointed out in your article, a major goal
of africa2000 should be to bring to light the positive sides
of Africa." We must be organised as a People with a common
destiny. I call upon Africans abroad, Africans of descent
and friends-of-Africa to realise that since "The whole world
(especially the western world) is highly capitalistic, no
body wants to associate his/herself with a dying man." Our
destiny is now in our own hands. The centuries of deprivation
can not make us give up now. The mineral and human resources
are enormous, but the TRICK is to evenly distribute them to
suit the needs of every African, be it on the main land or
in the Diaspora.
'For those of you who don't know, about 70% of the goods sold
in Europe today are manufactured in Asia.' So why don't we
rebuild and sustain our own African domestic market, which
must be well over 700 million people. From time memorial, our
ancient parents lived in harmony with their environment, but
the present day scenario is shocking and absurd.
What are we to do? We could adopt a Afro-Eco friendly (A-EF)
system that will avoid 'engineering our way back to distraction.'
In Africa we must begin by campaigning agaisnt "dumped" goods
and services which are inconsumable by the 'developed' world.
Our comsumption behaviour must be spontaneous with issues of
equality and optimisation. Much us our wealth is Enormous, but
also depletable. I will keep you abreast with the African Dream.
You can visit our African Dream Gallery at:
http//www.LifeInAfrica.com/dreams/index.htm Enjoy the dreams!
Abdul
Bringing you back home to your rich
culture and heritage
-----Original Message-----
From: Alfred Okele [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 2:10 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [african2000] Re: Greetings from the Pearl of Africa
Hi brother Abdul.
It was really nice to read your mail. I Had really
been wondering if the only news that come out of
Africa is news of suffering and disaster. In fact I
have read quite a number of articles written by
brothers and sisters and more than 90% has talked
about the short comings of mother-land. Like you
rightly pointed out in your article, a major goal of
africa2000 should be to bring to light the positive
sides of Africa.
I don't know how many people will agree with me in
this, but I strongly believe that a positive way to
get rich is to portray your self as being rich. We
can not grow by crying to the western world that we
are all dying and need help. The whole world
(especially the western world) is highly capitalistic.
No body want to associate his/herself with a dying
man. The best way to get out of our world to the world
of our dream is to show the outside world the great
potentials we have.
For those of you who don't know, about 70% of the
goods sold in Europe today is manufactured in Asia.
You might want to take a moment to think about the
benefit that the Asian countries are deriving from
this.
I an not presently based at home but I think people
abroad can be of use in a few areas if there is good
contact with home. For example, I am presently
conducting a research in the field of environmental
management. If we get ourselves well organised,
companies or authorities in Africa that has specific
environmental problems can communicate this problems
to me. If I can be of help in providing advice based
on studies that had been carried out in Europe on this
issue, I will be glad to help. Professionals in
various fields will also be willing to corporate. On
the other hand, if our colleges back home come up with
something interesting (which they always do), they can
communicate this with brothers and sisters abroad who
are normally in better position to make the world know
of the new developments.
Please do think about this issues and make comments
--- Abdul-Rahim Dewo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi 21st Century African Youth,
>
> Greetings from the Pearl of Africa. I am new to the
> list and
> are very happy for the messages that have been
> posted to me.
> Most importantly, I am very pleased with the great
> work you
> are doing for Africa at Africa2000.
>
> The Life in Africa Foundation (LiA) started in
> October 1999
> when we realized we'd stumbled upon a unique way to
> harness
> the power of the internet for positive change in the
> world.
> LiA is an entirely volunteer run organization with
> an army
> of wonderfully dedicated volunteers in Uganda, as
> well as a
> growing number of on-line volunteers who believe
> strongly
> in what we're doing, and are helping in a variety of
> ways
> to increase our web-content and outreach around the
> world.
>
> Our mission is three-fold:
>
> * To promote an increased International
> understanding of
> Africans and the realities of the contemporary
> life in
> Africa through the dissemination of African-human
> interest
> stories, facts and cultural information, primarily
> via
> e-mail publications and the internet.
>
> * To improve the quality of life in Africa by
> providing for
> Africans opportunities to take control of their
> own future
> through technical and financial support to
> innovative
> programs in Microfinance.
>
> * To promote Microfinance to the global public at
> large as an
> effective and sustainable development for African
> nations
> and peoples, which respects the individual
> priorities of the
> African people, and to facilitate dialogue within
> the
> Microfinance industry in Africa on issues relevant
> to
> industry practices, governance and innovation.
>
> In February 1999, we launched a new website at:
> http://www.LifeInAfrica.com. I invite you to visit
> and take a
> good look at it. I know you will enjoy every bit of
> it.
>
> The site is a showcase for : human interest stories
> about Africa
> and Africans, which present a more positive side of
> Africa than
> is normally seen in the media; contemporary African
> art; Africa
> relate books and music, Photos from around the
> African continent;
> and short stories, poetry and articles from
> unpublished African
> writers.
>
> As you might observe, we have gathered a lot of
> information about
> Africa. However, due to connectivity being so low in
> Africa, we
> have had a very big problem of getting African
> writers to
> contribute original or previously published short
> stories,
> poetry and articles about life in Africa towards our
> Voices
> from Africa section.
>
> We are in serious need of African writers who can
> significantly
> boost our mission of promoting increased
> International understanding
> of Africans and the realities of the contemporary
> life in Africa
> through the dissemination of African-human interest
> stories, facts
> and cultural information.
>
> If you have any idea of someone who can help us in
> this quest, we
> shall be more than grateful. Please let us know what
> you think
> about the newsite. I wish you peace and good health.
>
> God Bless!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Abdul-Rahim Dewo
> Web Promotions Manager
> The Life in Africa Foundation
> Kampala, Uganda.
> http://www.LifeInAfrica.com
> Bringing Africa and her people
> on your screen
>
>
>
>
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