Not sure I believe this... but I'm certainly going to try it. I will post my results after I've given it a whirl!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Reflections on Zimbabwe
A video piece I put together while Arja and I visited Zimbabwe with Joel and Julianne.
Images of Zimbabwe
An African mud hut!
I had to go around the world to milk a cow!
Playing volleyball with some students from Ekuphelini Bible Institute.
Beauty speaks for itself.
Arja and a new friend!
Rebecca - probably one of the most beautiful people I have met. Not long ago, she was on death's door because of HIV/AIDS. Now, thanks to ARV drugs, she is regaining her strength!
I had the privilege of praying for this woman. Unfortunately, she will probably die of AIDS.
At the peak of Lupate - a local mountain.
Arja saying goodbye to the Grade Zero class at Mshtabezi Primary School. There were 83 children in this class with one teacher.
More school kids.
Cynthia - an 11 year old who stole our hearts.
Vuio - the son of our Zimbabwean hosts.
What's in the backyard? Oh, just some clean laundry drying on the line...and cows.
The Danhoundo Family - MCC Country Reps in Zimbabwe, originally from Benin, West Africa.
The pictures that follow are of Shelton, Magret and Concilia - 3 young children (the oldest is 12, I believe) who live on their own. These are 3 kids - kids who have been orphaned by AIDS - that I will never forget.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Did you know...
... over 6000 people die every day in Africa due to HIV/AIDS
... estimates suggest that by 2025, the death toll in Africa could reach 100 million
... nearly 2/3 of the world's cases of HIV infection are in Sub-Saharan Africa
... life expectancies in Southern Africa are 30 to 40 years
... one of the most sustainable trades in southern Africa is building coffins
... HIV infection is spread in such high numbers in large part due to ignorance
... Anti-retroviral drugs are available that significantly improve the quality and length of life for those living with AIDS. (Too bad they can't afford them)
... child-headed families are becoming a significant issue in Africa as children lose both of their parents to AIDS
And my typical response as a North American?
"Man - that sucks. Now where is the nearest Starbucks? I gotta get some gas first. Damn the oil companies - they are ripping me off. Shall I make steak for dinner tonight or go to Swiss Chalet? Bless me Lord. Pass the beer nuts."
Yes - I'm pointing the finger at ME - not at you. But I'm also pointing it at our friggin selfish culture.
Rant complete (for now)
... estimates suggest that by 2025, the death toll in Africa could reach 100 million
... nearly 2/3 of the world's cases of HIV infection are in Sub-Saharan Africa
... life expectancies in Southern Africa are 30 to 40 years
... one of the most sustainable trades in southern Africa is building coffins
... HIV infection is spread in such high numbers in large part due to ignorance
... Anti-retroviral drugs are available that significantly improve the quality and length of life for those living with AIDS. (Too bad they can't afford them)
... child-headed families are becoming a significant issue in Africa as children lose both of their parents to AIDS
And my typical response as a North American?
"Man - that sucks. Now where is the nearest Starbucks? I gotta get some gas first. Damn the oil companies - they are ripping me off. Shall I make steak for dinner tonight or go to Swiss Chalet? Bless me Lord. Pass the beer nuts."
Yes - I'm pointing the finger at ME - not at you. But I'm also pointing it at our friggin selfish culture.
Rant complete (for now)
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