My sister, Shireen, sent me an email this week, which included info on OCHA (the UN Office for the Coordination Humanitarian Affairs). I have researched OCHA and other NGO’s as part of my Disaster Management research. It is not just the amazing efforts by these organizations that strengthen the response to both complex emergencies and natural disasters. But by the soldiers on the ground, from all over the world, united as one movement to help aid those in need.
Werner is a South African soldier, working as an infantry captain and is also a UN/AU military observer in Darfur, Sudan. Please check out his blog “Soldier of Africa”
http://rsasoldier.blogspot.com/
His pictures are truly amazing and heartbreaking. It really puts the truth of the situation into perspective.
My admiration and awe at people like Werner cannot be fully expressed in words, and I hope one day (after I finish my degree) I can join in their league of people doing extraordinary things. Like Werner says in his blog: “This is my world and I could not imagine doing anything else”.
It’s simply...a calling.
PEACE, love and safe travels (esp to Werner!)
Orangeblossom
1 comment:
Hi OrangeBlossom,
know how you feel. There is such a feeling of desperation when you read and hear of places such as the Sudan and what is happening. To have someone like Werner there showing us the inside story is a priveledge.
Keep well.
Love Light & Peace
UrSula
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