The African Assignment

Across the globe, momentum gathers. Exceptional individuals, groups and organizations persistently work towards a new Africa. A new crop of talented minds and young professionals are engaged in restoring the African image. The question remains, will you be one of those who look back with regret at your reluctance to be a real part of the restoration or will you look back with satisfaction on time spent in service to the continent?

Do you dream of a new Africa? If you do, what do you see and if you don’t, why not? Given the chance to paint a future for Africa, what picture would you come up with? How do we move from our present state to one we and others, without question, want to be part of. I see an Africa which through its seemingly unending period of trial emerges to take its position as a major contributor to modern civilization. One that holds its own as a relevant and respected voice in the global community, not merely as listeners to the wishes or demands of others.

We move into an age of heightened social awareness and it becomes increasingly clear that the welfare of humanity as a whole is inextricably tied to the well-being of Africa. With this also comes the realization that we must each take upon ourselves the task of redefining the continent. If we don’t, someone else will; and then once again, our history will be written for us.

Our intelligence as students and young professionals in various disciplines across the world must be channeled towards redefining its future. Our individual dreams must be blended into one collective vision. It will be wrong to believe we cannot heal the Motherland; to believe that the problems are too much for us to face. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. This is our call to duty, this is The African Assignment.