Having launched into a bitter fit of rage, and calmed myself down, I’m left in a state of uncertainty. I know that there’s more that I can do, but I’m not sure how far I’m willing to go to “start a revolution in my own life”. But I guess that’s some of the thinking – how do you start really taking these words seriously. What can I actually, practically, physically do that is going to make a difference in Africa, and a difference in the attitudes that are so entrenched in our society at the moment.
In a weird and twisted way it seems to me that in my life at the moment, financially giving is not the hardest part. Maybe it’s not sacrificial enough for it to be a really serious thing, but I’m contributing regularly to organisations that are doing the stuff in these places, and that’s a step forward. But I cannot believe that foreign aid, particularly to Africa, hasn’t been made into a bigger issue in our Federal Budget. And I’m not the only one.
So what’s the answer. Do we protest, march on the streets, mobilise and create a united voice? Do we write letters to politicians? Do we come up with smart slogans and put them on T-Shirts? How do you start a revolution? Do I care enough to try?