(by the way, please ignore that very annoying German commercial which goes on for about a minute or two)
MORE LOVE FOR AFRICA - MyVideo
A stereotypical kind of thinking that sums up Africa like one nation and puts up all these pictures of children hungry and dying and say 'This is Africa'
A Video I had on a couple of days ago about a young Tanzanian boy was by mamahope organization for their "Stop the Pity. Unlock the Potential." campaign which is a brilliant idea, it is a campaign to break the negative perception of Africa.
They say on their Page Take the word AFRICA...
Without thinking, what images immediately come to mind?
War? AIDS? Genocide? Or maybe the vision of a small child with a swollen belly, surrounded by flies? … Too many non-profits ask for your pity by depicting poor, helpless Africans. But like any stereotype, this portrayal has more exceptions than truth.
Mama Hope feels it is time to re-humanize Africa and look to the positive change that is happening. We’ve had enough of the tragic impressions and abundance of sad, oppressive images that flood media outlets and non-profit campaigns. We want to make the statement that it is time to stop the pity and unlock the potential!
Through a series of videos Mama Hope wants to show the light of the people we serve in Africa. We aspire to introduce our partner communities to you with the integrity and brilliance that we witness everyday. We want you to see the humor, courage, and potential of a wonderful people and continent.
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