Can Injustice, Poverty, and Unnecessary Suffering, Be Alleviated in Central Africa?

Another strong positive invitation has come tobe.
return to Kenya and teach Pastors and Leaders.Education is costly in all kinds of ways but the
When I see the massive needs there it is difficultboys and girls I met and spoke with are so keen
not to decide to go. The final decision for 2008to do well and are willing to fight against all the
has not as yet been made. Leaders who are soodds. When I think of the educational opportunities
genuine and sincere need constantwasted in the United Kingdom, such injustice
encouragement, particularly where they find somakes me angry.
many things so very hard - politically andWhen speaking with those who farm and work
physically.their allotments I am told that the big decisions
Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and a few other centralregarding agriculture are made by those who sit in
African countries should be rich and comfortableoffices. This too speaks of injustice.
but many are living on the equivalent of aroundFertiliser costs are escalating and access to global
one dollar a day. This is partially because of themarkets is so limited. This is further injustice.
legacy of colonialism, bad government and globalThere are those who want to do well but the
injustice.system is presently against them. Is there
The G8 Summit is currently speaking about thesomeone reading this who can do something
world shortage of food and the wastage of foodpractical to alleviate their plight?
while sitting down to a sumptuous banquet. HowDisease and pests and climate change confront
incongruous!those whose lives are a constant struggle and
The slums around Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa andthey need all the help and encouragement that is
Kisumu house some very fine people who wantpossible. We are nowhere near that limit!
to do something positive for their area and nation,In various districts there is a very real threat of
but discouragement and red tape meets them atbeing evicted from the land as soon as it shows
every turning. Yet, on they go, persevering tosigns of prosperity and possibility of becoming
improve the conditions under which millions haveprofitable. Further injustice.
to live.Are you in a position to sow seeds of justice?
Two years ago I listened to an informedCan you use your education talents and abilities to
interview on BBC World Service Radio while inhelp those who feel so helpless, let down, and
Kenya stating that it would be around 40 yearswho are being treated so unfairly? Never mind
before the slums around Nairobi would probablyfeathering your own nest. Consider those whose
have sanitation and running water. That should notlives are continually uphill.