A bit about South Africa's history
The South African union of 1910 established that the white population was the only population to vote, and only 13 percent of the land in South Africa was declared reservations for blacks. They were not allowed to buy land in the remaining 87 per cent. This reminds me of American history with the Native Americans. South Africa took their lands away from the natives and is now a very diverse place with different cultural background and origins. Its cruel to know that the apartheid regime emphasized the differences among the various ethnic groups, such as the Zulus and Xhosas who they turn them against each other rather than against the government.
However, the country's strengths is the new democratization that is happening, especially after it had global recognition for overcoming racism. The challenges that are still there is how is South Africa going to continue to have more equal opportunities for the African people that live in poverty. As I was reading the housing conditions, how there is land for everyone to buy and have a home, I thought of the wealthy owners of the land and how they should give housing opportunity to the poor living in townships around them. I suppose it may be more complicated than what it seems.
Current Event
The current event that was of strongest interest to me was the African Union summit where african leaders met for the 24th african union summit in Ethiopia. They discussed about women and children, emphasizing on the empowerment and development of women and an end to child marriages. They talked about giving girls the choice of having an education rather than marring them. In some cultures in Africa marrying at a young age might be the norm but I think that education is the important and main foundation to see girls and women help change the world.
Question
My question for Mr.Glimour: If you had a service learning project in the township what would be the ideal service project that you would like do to help townships? Explain
However, the country's strengths is the new democratization that is happening, especially after it had global recognition for overcoming racism. The challenges that are still there is how is South Africa going to continue to have more equal opportunities for the African people that live in poverty. As I was reading the housing conditions, how there is land for everyone to buy and have a home, I thought of the wealthy owners of the land and how they should give housing opportunity to the poor living in townships around them. I suppose it may be more complicated than what it seems.
Current Event
The current event that was of strongest interest to me was the African Union summit where african leaders met for the 24th african union summit in Ethiopia. They discussed about women and children, emphasizing on the empowerment and development of women and an end to child marriages. They talked about giving girls the choice of having an education rather than marring them. In some cultures in Africa marrying at a young age might be the norm but I think that education is the important and main foundation to see girls and women help change the world.
"This is part of Africa rising. Africa will not rise as long as its daughters are bleeding and Africa will never be prosperous or at peace with itself if the whole generation is losing opportunities."
Read more: http://www.southafrica.info/news/international/au-summit-30115.htm#.VPvSpFodLlI#ixzz3UCx7Ht67
Question
My question for Mr.Glimour: If you had a service learning project in the township what would be the ideal service project that you would like do to help townships? Explain
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