Today, I’m going to tell you about a cause that is close to my heart, for many reasons.
In no particular order, one, it is about human rights, free speech in particular. I don’t think I need to explain why free speech is so important. Right?
Two, it is for people in Africa. I feel deeply for people there, for all their struggles, the hardships, the social injustice issues, the lack of health and education resources, etc. Life is impossibly hard there. War after war, epidemic after epidemic, genocide after genocide, they get back on their feet, dust their clothes and keep on living without losing hope. You gotta love and admire such peoples.
Third, this cause was started by a dear friend of mine, who happened to work there in 2013. It is close to her heart and therefore it is close to mine.
In her words:
A station I used to work in Burundi was founded 12 years ago to promote nonpartisan news coverage and dialogue between the different ethno-political factions.
Last month there was an attempted military coup in Burundi, and like other nonpartisan media platforms, “my” radio covered it.
The coup failed and the next day loyalist cops attacked all of the radio stations, including “mine”, with sticks, destroying computers, mixing equipment, transmission equipment, even portable recorders, window glass and vehicle tires.
As a result, they can’t broadcast anymore
My friend – who rocks – decided to do something about it and as I previously said, started this fundraiser: Help save peace radio in Burundi
I’m asking you to please take a moment to read it.
I know there are thousands of worthy causes going around. I know one cannot help them all. I know one has to choose and pick one’s battles.
But after reading it, if you are so moved, then donate and/or share it through your social networks.
Any help will be greatly appreciated by those brave people in Burundi. Thank you!
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