A government out of touch
In crafting its disastrous budget targeted at the poor and lower middle class, the members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Government appear to be oblivious about what is happening in the world around them and unaware, even after a lengthy consultation process, of the true state of their own province. This province has an aging […]
A societal disconnect
There has been much focus on the wide gap between the rich and the poor, with very good reason. But that in itself is only symptomatic of a greater malaise evident in the developed countries of the world.
Rebalancing society
In January, high in the Swiss Alps in the town of Davos, a meeting was held to discuss the state of the world. Attending were the elites of business, governments, academia and civil society, along with various high-profile celebrities. The people, most at risk in the world were not invited, nor could they afford the […]
A year on the edge
(Picture – Gambian Children) As this year slowly edges towards its end, the starkness of how far the world has shifted from a centre of balance is unnerving. The world appears to be teetering on the brink (“the limit or point beyond which something begins to happen”).
Walk a mile
(Picture-Gambian Child) An old adage, attributed by some to aboriginal Americans, says that before judging another person one should walk a mile in their shoes. But, from comments, news releases and columns in all media the refugees of the world have not only been judged, but sentenced to a life of despair. I am not […]
A world of love
(Picture – Reopening rebuilt Kindergarten (pre-school) in Ukraine) The former President of Malawi, in an interview at an International Development Forum, described leadership as a love affair between the leader and the people. Some suggest that even for her this was a bit of a stretch. This philosophy could be the foundation for a “brave […]
The radicalization of Canadians
(Picture – Children from Tendaba, The Gambia) Radicalization has been much the topic in the media, on the Internet and in political commentary of all sorts. Most of this is discourse is focused on Muslims and their radicalization by extremists. What is missed is the messaging being used by fanatical politicos from all spectrums, aimed […]
Untangling the World and Our Communities
(Picture: A Ukrainian community takes action to build a playground) The world appears to be wrapped in a web of diplomatic deception and intrigue, while our communities are cloaked in a clutter of jargon and empty phrases.
Dawda Foundation Gambia by Eric Corstjens
(Giving thanks for new water system – supported by Dawda Foundation Gambia) The Dawda Foundation Gambia is a Community-Based non-governmental organization established in 2010 as a Charitable Foundation registered in Holland. The founders, Eric and Mariette Corstjens, through the Village Development Committee (VDC ) started cooperation with the people of Somita in 2007 and this […]
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