Tal Flanchraych's Blog (7)

Look! Our website has been acknowledged by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown! Congratulations everyone, I couldn't have done this without you... http://annenberg.usc.edu/AboutUs/News/080417BritishConsulatePre.aspx From the article: United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown (pictured) commended USC students — including many from USC Annenberg — for their participation in a public diplomacy competition in whic… Continue

The following article is pretty enlightening in terms of giving you an overview of the big picture. It can also be found here: http://www.thetimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=744655 A new World Bank-IMF report warns that most countries in Africa will fall short on meeting most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), a set of eight globally agreed development targets with a due date of 2015. While there has been stron… Continue

I still exist, I promise. I was actually in Prague for spring break these past 10 days, that's why I haven't posted or commented on anything. Luckily Matthew and Dipesh have had some interesting stuff to post in the mean time. I'll post again once I'm not delirious from jetlag! Continue

So at this point WSWC has had a few weeks to settle, gain some members, and accept user contributions. I've done my best to reach out to people through Facebook and whatnot but I feel like a large number of people who know me personally and joined appreciate the cause but don't really relate quite yet or see any tangible way they can help (However, I've been lucky enough to also somehow reach people who have been seriously involved in African causes for years). Basically, it's all come down… Continue

If you ever find yourself with a spare moment, let Senator Boxer know that you care about education in Africa. https://boxer.senate.gov/contact/email/policy.cfm Continue

For your information: 1) In Africa, children of mothers who have spent five years in primary education are 40% more likely to live beyond the age of five. 2) An educated woman is 50% more likely to have her children immunized. (Facts provided thanks to the Department for International Development) Continue

The purpose of WSWC (Why Should WE Care?) is to spread awareness about the importance of education in Africa, especially to people in America and other wealthy countries who might feel they have no connection to the needs of African people. WSWC wants to help create that connection, especially for students and other young folks who are going to have a lot of influence in the near future. The media these days is constantly saturated with the plight of the Middle East while neglecting other areas… Continue