Ela James Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am British originally from Africa, I have been sooo lucky since I was born. I feel I need to do something to help those unlucky folks … maybe something to do with education, awareness, water, health .. etc … there are many beautiful ideas and worthy causes So I am looking for suggestions .., ideas … advice …. helpers … those who might wish to take part in the project I have no illusion I know it is a challenge but a sweet one … I have some recent experience … thanks to Radio Sheffield, in a short time a lot was achieved My love to Sheffield is so huge and never ends … I want to give some of it to Africa … would you help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Paul Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I am British originally from Africa, I have been sooo lucky since I was born. I feel I need to do something to help those unlucky folks … maybe something to do with education, awareness, water, health .. etc … there are many beautiful ideas and worthy causes So I am looking for suggestions .., ideas … advice …. helpers … those who might wish to take part in the project I have no illusion I know it is a challenge but a sweet one … I have some recent experience … thanks to Radio Sheffield, in a short time a lot was achieved My love to Sheffield is so huge and never ends … I want to give some of it to Africa … would you help? £Billions of aid is already given to Africa each year most never reaches those that it is intended for, corrupt leaders and local officials fiddle a very high percentage, also top execs in some of these charities are nearing six figure salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 A friend takes goods to a corrupt ex British African colony to give aid direct to a group of villages. To get into the country he has to "donate " a % to the customs and immigration officials before he can leave the airport. Corruption is a way of life out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Instead of monetary aid we should send agricultural machinery, seed for crop planting, irrigation equipment, all the general paraphernalia required to allow these unfortunate people a chance to feed themselves. Angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilersarah Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 why bother? they wont get it anyway, the whole system is corrupt, maybe we should stop interferring and leave it to nature then maybe just maybe there will be enough food to go round before it all starts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I am British originally from Africa, I have been sooo lucky since I was born. I feel I need to do something to help those unlucky folks … maybe something to do with education, awareness, water, health .. etc … there are many beautiful ideas and worthy causes So I am looking for suggestions .., ideas … advice …. helpers … those who might wish to take part in the project I have no illusion I know it is a challenge but a sweet one … I have some recent experience … thanks to Radio Sheffield, in a short time a lot was achieved My love to Sheffield is so huge and never ends … I want to give some of it to Africa … would you help? Are you sure that you're going to have enough to time to commit to this project with your other projects still on the go, like getting your travel business off the ground, the road trip around Europe and your new band that you're trying to put together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francypants Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Instead of monetary aid we should send agricultural machinery, seed for crop planting, irrigation equipment, all the general paraphernalia required to allow these unfortunate people a chance to feed themselves. Angel1. We've been doing exactly this for years and years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Paul Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We've been doing exactly this for years and years. Yes and the corrupt local officials sell the people the goods sent. ---------- Post added 22-07-2015 at 11:08 ---------- In Somalia the warlords charge for the aid being landed and for it to pass through their territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Are you sure that you're going to have enough to time to commit to this project with your other projects still on the go, like getting your travel business off the ground, the road trip around Europe and your new band that you're trying to put together? ... well if Bob Geldof can do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffvlad Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 ... well if Bob Geldof can do it... He had Midge to help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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