Initiatives for Change
Posted on February 4, 2008
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I sat in on a discussion last night amongst Kenyans in my community trying to make a positive contribution to help alleviate the situation in our country right now. Beyond prayers and decrying the tribalism evidenced at home at previous meetings, there was also a deep sense of purpose. The idea was to champion a cause under the banner of ‘A Tribe Called Kenya’ whose purpose is pretty self-explanatory if you ask me. The consensus was that negativity will flourish unless concerted voices of reason do something, and that something be done quickly. I am heading to San Diego this week for the rugby tournament and will attempt to chronicle the events as they unfold. I have been there once and blogged about my experience here, I imagine, the camaraderie will be even more so heightened by the situation in the country. Various initiatives are being brought to light as a result:
VUMA Kenya – An initiative by young professionals and well wishers to assist the disaster efforts of established disaster relief agencies by raising funds.
One Nation One Party – Initiative in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic and Capital FM to raise money for the Sadili Kibera Kids and Kenya Redcross at this year’s USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in San Diego
Additionally, appeals are out for folks in the Dallas, Fort Worth (Texas) areas for any clothes (new and/or used) to be donated to IDP camps in Kenya. Anyone in this area willing to donate can contact me via my contact page or email MagaidiAfrika[at]Yahoo.com
On another note: good take (IMHO) by the LA Times in their editorial of the situation in Kenya, the killing of legislator Mugabe Were and what it portends for democracy in Kenya
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Envious of your site!looks cool.
Good efforts being done here
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we’ve highlighted the initiative on Ushahidi blog, do keep us updated, as it gives us hope that everyday Kenyans are making such wonderful efforts.
Thank you!
(PS: cant make it there this yr, have a good time, or at least try, regards to Baby Girl)
@Shiroh - Good to see you. Umepotelea wapi? It’s been a minute!
Afro - The place as as packed as the last time we were there. I imagine with all the traveling you’ve been doing that’s why you missed this. It was quite interesting. I’m putting together a post here in the next day or two - I’ll highlight the initiatives, and there were alot!