Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Problems with 'Stop Kony' - Global - The Atlantic Wire





The Atlantic Wire Here is a good article sent by John Ranta The Problems with 'Stop Kony' - Global - The Atlantic Wire.  This article discusses the financial breakdown of Invisible Children.   Check the math.   Is this a reputable charity?  

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The African Billionaire-Mo Ibrahim-Philanthropist or Philanthropic Foible?


This editorial from Forbes discusses Mo Ibrahim and his foundation dedicated to ending politcal corruption in Africa.   The author,Mfonobong Nsehe,  doesn't think his idea will work.   What do you think?   Do you agree or disagree with the author and why?

Kony 2012!




Take a moment and watch this video.   Is this something that we should get involved with?  What do you think?


Rawandan Genocide Happening in our Backyard



"Before Beatrice Munyenyezi came to the United States, 
gained citizenship and raised her three daughters in 
Manchester, she picked victims to be slaughtered at a roadblock she worked during the Rwandan genocide, according to federal prosecutors"- Concord Monitor February 24, 2012.     This is the article.   Do some research and link other stories of what Beatrice has done and develop questions for discussion and action....