(Image courtesy of www.africansinthediaspora.com)
Africans in the
Diaspora (AiD) began with the fortuitous meeting of two women at a conference
for foundations working in Africa . As they
shared and discussed ideas, they discovered a shared vision namely: The desire to
bridge the gap between Mother Africa and her Diaspora children and use the vast
intellectual, financial and professional resources wielded by Diaspora Africans
to foster development on the mother continent.
Thankfully,
Solome Lemma and Zanele Sibanda did not sigh wistfully and return to their
regular lives with folded arms as many of us do when we speak of social change.
Instead, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work and today, that fateful
meeting has given birth to the organization known as Africans in the Diaspora
(AiD).
(Image courtesy of www.africansinthediaspora.com)
Though often
ignored, Diaspora Africans are a very diverse and influential group of people
who wield great economic power. This is why AiD is focused on harnessing these
resources and using them to foster development on the African continent. For
instance, visitors to the organization’s website can donate funds to community
projects and nonprofits that are working to bring about positive change in the
lives of Africans. They can also sign up to be included in a database of
professionals who are willing to lend their know-how in various fields to
people and businesses in need.
There are many
other ways to get involved with AiD and the exciting work this organization is doing.
Right now, in the spirit of the holidays and giving, you can get involved via
the “New Year, New AiD” fundraising
campaign. Proceeds will benefit the following organizations:
- Physicians for Social Justice –
- WEM Integrated Health Services – Kenya.
Visit AiD’s
website to learn more.
Here’s to not
just talking, but also working to bring about the change we want to see.
XOXO,
Starlight.
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