Monday, July 04, 2005
Live 8
The series of global concerts aimed at educating people and pressuring G8 leaders wrapped up yesterday. Let me say, I am thoroughly impressed at the power of one man to change the world. Perhaps some people think "what can I do to help Africa?" or "my contributions are insignificant in the grand sceme"...well I look at Bob Geldof, with help from friends in high places, and I feel inspired.
Too often is Africa the forgotten continent, the place that people ignore all together, the place that is brushed off as "it's not my problem". I've been made aware of my ignorance, and my eyes have opened in a big way. I would have flown to Tokyo to attend Japan's installment of Live 8 had I not had a special day of work on Saturday. But spending an afternoon at a concert, rocking out and enjoying the vibe is easy. The real work begins now, in a real continent that has real problems.
Thank you Bob Geldof, for opening my eyes and showing me a deeper, greater understanding of the plight of Africa, and for showing me the power one man has to change the World. Let the work begin...
Too often is Africa the forgotten continent, the place that people ignore all together, the place that is brushed off as "it's not my problem". I've been made aware of my ignorance, and my eyes have opened in a big way. I would have flown to Tokyo to attend Japan's installment of Live 8 had I not had a special day of work on Saturday. But spending an afternoon at a concert, rocking out and enjoying the vibe is easy. The real work begins now, in a real continent that has real problems.
Thank you Bob Geldof, for opening my eyes and showing me a deeper, greater understanding of the plight of Africa, and for showing me the power one man has to change the World. Let the work begin...
