What are some other misconceptions people have about African aid work?
People often decide not to give, because they don’t know how much to give or they don’t have a large amount of money to give. You have no idea how many times an opportunity presents itself in the community where a small amount of money can make all the difference. Can you imagine if everyone with a job contributed just $10 per month what could be done—wow! If we don’t all do what we can to uplift poor people so that they can contribute to society, the future of our children will not be an attractive one. Do you think celebrities taking up causes in Africa, whether it’s Mia Farrow in Darfur or Bono for One.org can make a difference in raising awareness? Poor people are easily forgotten or ignored, because they don’t have a platform and their voice is never heard. It would be great to create a space where the poor can speak for themselves, but since its not going to happen, let’s thank the famous people who speak on their behalf. How important is the collaboration between Angus Gillis an
