Ok, so I usually try not to get too preachy on my blog because most people who read it are wanting to catch up with our work and our family. However, I felt compelled to post two links today that are inspiring to me. When I read or talk about joining in the fight against poverty in a pure and untainted way, it ignites a spark within me. So the first link is a short article by Alhaji Ado Bayero that promotes optimism for Africa while acknowledging the complexity of poverty (although I feel te definition he gives for poverty is a little over simplistic and would reference Ruby Payne’s A Framework For Understanding Poverty.) As a big believer in holistic ministry, I appreciate his viewpoint. The second link is by Colin Firth, and I appreciate his explanation of celebrity role in activism. He does not seem to have an over-inflated sense of importance in world matters, nor does he exempt himself from the responsibility of doing what he can to speak for those who have no voice.
Blatant propaganda on fighting poverty…
July 13, 2009 at 10:48 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: activism, poverty
