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 […]

You might not associate the godfather of shock rock with feminism, but Alice (real name Vincent Furnier) had something profound to say on the subject. When he wrote his 1975 hit ballad “Only Women Bleed” he wasn’t simply making an anatomical observation about gender. Alice was also referring to domestic violence and the psychological pain endured by women, […]

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude that if you are on Network for Africa’s mailing list, you are probably an internationalist. In other words, you believe that humans make progress when they work together to solve the world’s challenges, spreading peace, knowledge and prosperity. Instead of hating or fearing different cultures, you are self-confident about […]