A few years ago, we met a man who made a fortune in the financial markets and set up his own foundation “to save the world.” We were hoping he might wish to achieve at least part of this worthy goal by partnering with Network for Africa. We described our cautious approach, finding reliable local […]

Ask anyone who has lost someone they cherished: time does not necessarily heal. It might be more realistic to say that over the years, we are fortunate if we learn how to manage the pain of bereavement. But when people witness a violent death, no one should expect deep psychological wounds to vanish. Survivors of the Holocaust may […]

The fact that you are on the Network for Africa mailing list means you are unusual. Opinion polls show that many people in the UK and USA are hostile to foreign aid. For decades, populist media have peddled myths and exaggerations about the misuse of taxpayers’ money. Unfortunately, genuine examples of waste and incompetence have […]