Comments on: Photos from Malawi

By: Shupikai Nyirenda

Shupikai Nyirenda — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:28:38 +0000

Thank you so much for taking time to visit our beautiful country. Poverty aside, Malawi is beautiful and has a lot of petential. I hope that a lot more people will take the initiative to help not only the orphans but most of the children who are devasted by poverty. I would like to call for help that more well wishers take the initiative to sponsor children to continue with their education.

Regards and bravo for your visit John

shupikai

By: Adam Forrester

Adam Forrester — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:51:05 +0000

Thank you! Thank you! all of you for restoring a bit of my faith in humanity. I was beginning to think that everyone on this planet had the compassion and decency like our friend Johnny the commercial. I have seen, felt, and been things that are not possible here. I feel at home in Africa, and these images and post made me homesick. I just moved to LA and am beginning to think I was meant to “move” somewhere else like a place where there is a need. The people of Africa are so beautiful and you all have shown this, thank you.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:52:57 +0000

I would encourage everyone who's motivated to help to look for chapters of the ONE Campaign in your city. They will have created a Yahoo! Group if they're active. Also, check and see if RESULTS has a chapter in your community. Maybe you can't get to Africa or send money, but you can certainly lend your voice. Solutions exist. We just have to create the political will to push them forward.

By: Jim Brennan

Jim Brennan — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:07:32 +0000

Those ads make me sooooo sad.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:33:35 +0000

Yaya, you went to Africa, I’m inspired…on a more important note, did anyone see the new DirectTV add that’s a rip on ALIENS climactic “get away from her yo bitch” battle ? Damn Weaver still looks great as Ripley!

By: Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:27:34 +0000

I have spent many years in Africa and the Middle East. I am a native Californian, yet I have not lived in the US for over 10 years. I visit twice a year, but I have set up camp on this side of the world.

I agree with Jim's assessment and although I may not "like" who I am over here... I definitely have a better grasp on "who" I am, faults included. In Africa your mind is clear, your thoughts are free and your walls are broken down to the bare essentials... as Jim so eloquently put it.

I came to Africa to help the people and instead they have helped me.

By: Jim Brennan

Jim Brennan — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:10:40 +0000

An actor friend of mine named Kate Avallone has been in Zambia for the last 6 months with AIDS relief. As difficult as it has been for her at times, I don't think she really want to come back to the States. She has absolutely fallen in love with the place and what she is doing. But I think the real reason is that it can be easier to like who you are when the trappings that we in the Western world hold so dear are stripped down to the bare essentials.

Thanks for the blog and the pics John. Welcome back.

By: Annabel

Annabel — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:56:23 +0000

The photographs were moving and thought provoking!

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:09:51 +0000

John:

When do you plan on going back? Would you provide support for those that can't afford to go but are willing to donate their time to help in any way they can?

By: Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:00:41 +0000

John, We just arrived back to Dubai last night. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Although short lived, our time with you was both educational and inspirational.

We saw your artwork (painting of the center). The children there spoke highly of you and are hoping for your return. I got a great photo of Masa wearing the shoes that you guys left for him.

I'm heading back to Mulanje next week (for 5 days) to shoot the distribution of the goods from the container to the centers. Then, Jason and I will go back again in September to begin production.

Thanks for all the advice.. it proved most useful during our stay.

By: Axel

Axel — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:09:22 +0000

Why not write a movie about it? I hear you’re pretty good at that. ;)