Corruption is killing Africans of all nations.
In 2005, when this Charity first became involved, Sierra Leone had been listed by the U.N. as the poorest country in the World for 7 years in succession. The main reason was the Civil War which had ruined the country over an 11 year period, disrupting every area of life including the economy.
We must not forget that in virtually every African country there is a disease which starts with the very rich and those who want to be very rich and is recognised and perpetrated throughout Governments, it is as devastating as AIDs, as maiming as the machete and as deadly as the bullet; it is called CORRUPTION. I feel I must explain further.
On our very first visit to Sierra Leone we saw the effects of the continual mistreatment of fellow Africans by wealthy Africans and witnessed endemic, Government fostered, corruption throughout the whole of the country. The rich were becoming richer and the poor were made poorer. It made me very, very angry but I came to realise that nothing I could say or do would change the situation but fortunately I know someone who can, and will, make a difference; Christ. Now I have expressed my views about this situation, let us move on.
What has Sierra Leone got to offer?
In 2005, when this Charity first became involved, Sierra Leone had been listed by the U.N. as the poorest country in the World for 7 years in succession. The main reason was the Civil War which had ruined the country over an 11 year period, disrupting every area of life including the economy.
We must not forget that in virtually every African country there is a disease which starts with the very rich and those who want to be very rich and is recognised and perpetrated throughout Governments, it is as devastating as AIDs, as maiming as the machete and as deadly as the bullet; it is called CORRUPTION. I feel I must explain further.
On our very first visit to Sierra Leone we saw the effects of the continual mistreatment of fellow Africans by wealthy Africans and witnessed endemic, Government fostered, corruption throughout the whole of the country. The rich were becoming richer and the poor were made poorer. It made me very, very angry but I came to realise that nothing I could say or do would change the situation but fortunately I know someone who can, and will, make a difference; Christ. Now I have expressed my views about this situation, let us move on.
What has Sierra Leone got to offer?
Its natural resources of diamonds, gold, titanium, bauxite, rutile (a brilliant white pigment used in paints) and other minerals are sought after by numerous overseas companies and the mining and export of these are far from being satisfactorily regulated. The situation is improving very slowly but corruption is heavily associated with all these industries. Illegal exports are viable because of permeable border controls and lax Policing. Once again, it will be a test of the new Government to bring about a formal and fair regulation. Importantly, the people working in these areas are also in need of protection through regulation on housing, pay, working conditions, insurance, tax and safety issues. Have any of you seen the film ‘Blood Diamonds’? Check it out.
For industry to trade fairly, quickly and efficiently, while attracting foreign investment, there needs to be a formally planned and professionally constructed transport system; tarmac roads would be good. The shambolic administration at Lungi Airport needs sorting if foreign visitors are expected and are not to be scared off.
The land is fertile but farming methods are in need of reform and modernisation. Two-
This is the beginning of the recovery of Sierra Leone. The question you must ask yourself is whether you want to help in this recovery.
