SENEGAL, a French-speaking country that surrounds almost all of Gambia in West Africa, shares with many other African countries a story of unfortunate circumstances. While Senegal is actually considered somewhat prosperous in comparison to extremely poor countries, its people are nevertheless burdened with poverty, malnourishment, and an overall lack of economic opportunities, among other things. About 1/2 of Senegal's total population is not employed, while almost 40% cannot read. LESOTHO, in Southern Africa, has a relatively high literacy rate of over 80%. Unfortunately, the Kingdom in the Sky suffers with poverty, HIV/AIDS, and soil erosion, not to mention a lack of clean water partially due to the Highlands Water Project distributing a vast water supply to South Africa's industrial and population centers. Lesotho and Senegal are far away, but share similar hopes and dreams. Bringing about improvements in the economy, food/water situation, and employment is possible if governments invest in the important causes that will truly benefit the people and non-profit organizations continue to act out their gracious service. Statues and monuments would not be part of this, but organizing government-sponsored career fairs, donating bottled water or building wells, and investing in start-up businesses would be important and great strides towards prosperity and well-being. The possibilities are endless with a little bit of organization and creativity. The government of Lesotho started a positive initiative in which patients with AIDS/HIV can receive necessary treatment/shots at little to no cost. It is enlightening to notice that the people themselves are trying to make beneficial change, and that is important. In Senegal, hip hop artists and rappers joined together in a movement called Y'en A Marre to express their concerns for their country through powerful means. They influence fellow Senegalese citizens to vote, support each other, voice their concerns, and be willing to make changes for a better future. With glimmers of hope that do indeed shine across the continent of Africa, I am optimistic that the people of Africa will one day obtain prosperity!
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
When and How Will Africa Reach Prosperity?
SENEGAL, a French-speaking country that surrounds almost all of Gambia in West Africa, shares with many other African countries a story of unfortunate circumstances. While Senegal is actually considered somewhat prosperous in comparison to extremely poor countries, its people are nevertheless burdened with poverty, malnourishment, and an overall lack of economic opportunities, among other things. About 1/2 of Senegal's total population is not employed, while almost 40% cannot read. LESOTHO, in Southern Africa, has a relatively high literacy rate of over 80%. Unfortunately, the Kingdom in the Sky suffers with poverty, HIV/AIDS, and soil erosion, not to mention a lack of clean water partially due to the Highlands Water Project distributing a vast water supply to South Africa's industrial and population centers. Lesotho and Senegal are far away, but share similar hopes and dreams. Bringing about improvements in the economy, food/water situation, and employment is possible if governments invest in the important causes that will truly benefit the people and non-profit organizations continue to act out their gracious service. Statues and monuments would not be part of this, but organizing government-sponsored career fairs, donating bottled water or building wells, and investing in start-up businesses would be important and great strides towards prosperity and well-being. The possibilities are endless with a little bit of organization and creativity. The government of Lesotho started a positive initiative in which patients with AIDS/HIV can receive necessary treatment/shots at little to no cost. It is enlightening to notice that the people themselves are trying to make beneficial change, and that is important. In Senegal, hip hop artists and rappers joined together in a movement called Y'en A Marre to express their concerns for their country through powerful means. They influence fellow Senegalese citizens to vote, support each other, voice their concerns, and be willing to make changes for a better future. With glimmers of hope that do indeed shine across the continent of Africa, I am optimistic that the people of Africa will one day obtain prosperity!
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