Comments on: Inflation at 8 Quintillion Percent

By: Rob Strobel

Rob Strobel — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:25:32 +0000

It is true that so much of what has happened in Zimbabwe is unbelievable for someone sitting in a First World Country accoustomed to their daily comfort. Hardship in the first world does not begin to compair to the daily struggle for these people, but there is hope in that Zimbabweans themselves have begun to realise that the answers to change in Zimbabwe is going to come from within. As a Zimbabwean I left home in 1999 bitter and twisted at how the government could distroy our nation by its own greed, but 10 years later my heart cries out when I look back home to see what the people I left behind live through, and it is with a humble heart and an eager soul that I became involved with Rebuild Zimbabwe (www.rebuildzimbabwe.org) an organisation of Zimbabweans that seek to create sustainable developement within communities in Zimbabwe. If you have a heart for the situation in Zimbabwe and feel your able to help, I would ask that you watch our progress and if you feel you are able get involved. Every person counts, every one of us help to make chances for ordinary Zimbabweans to change their lives and begin to live in some form of normality. Please help. Please spread the word.

Thanks and god bless.
Rob

By: Farai

Farai — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:16:09 +0000

The people of Zimbabwe have been suffering in silence for the past decade. The whole world looks on as innocent people are being killed by man made disasters. The Mugabe government has dismally failed to protect and provide basic amenities to its citizenry for the past 10 years since they embarked on the disastrous land grab. While this is happening the powers that be (USA, UK) and other nations are watching in silence without taking concrete action against the tyrant regime.

Thank God, God himself has intervened and there seem to be progress in the country with the Unity government. The economy has been officially dollarised. It is high time now the world especially the US and UK to take an active part in restoring sanity and good governance to this impoverished state. It is not good enough for the super powers to impose sanctions without thinking about the repercussions of same to the defenseless citizens.

Big up to companies like Avidian Technologies, such noble ideas will go a long way in helping the needy

By: dave johnston

dave johnston — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:25:33 +0000

i was supporting a child in africa or so i thought.when i went to visit her i found she did not exist ,i was supporting a scam ..make sure your money is reaching the child
/person intended

By: James

James — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:46:49 +0000

nice post. thanks for bringing this to my attention. As one of the co-founders of Avidian Technologies with my co-founder Tim Nguyen, starting in 2009, we have formally committed to giving 3% of our profits this year to a cause that will be chosen by our employees. we’ve always given in the past when the need arises but I believe there is a stronger conviction and commitment to a cause when we make a declaration for our giving and get the whole company to vote for the cause we want to support. i encourage other companies to do the same especially in this tough economic times.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:44:04 +0000

Hello Andy and everyone, It's great to see people who care about these issues. I have some links to more opportunities where you all can get involved if you'd like: kiva.org eden-foundation.org kickstart.org bluegoosecommunity.com heifer.org akvo.org educationgeneration.org wokai.org Also, here's a video about a powder P&G has developed which makes dirty and disease ridden water drinkable in minutes: youtube.com/watch?v=ItxoRxPisZs And here is a link if you would like to donate towards the cause: www.pghsi.com/pghsi/safewater Wish I had more links, but thats all I have bookmarked.

By: Soleil Hepner

Soleil Hepner — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:29 +0000

And the moral of this story is…
A huge fire was raging on the slopes of a beautiful woods. Animals were running wild trying to get out of its path. Except for one tiny hummingbird who was flying back and forth from the river to the fire bringing water in it’s little beak to dump on the flames. When asked, “Why are you doing this - bringing small drops of water to such a big flame?”, the hummingbird responded, “It’s what I can do”.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:22:28 +0000

I agree with Tom, the story is heart wrenching but I’m unsure how I personally would be able to effect change. I am aware of but don’t fully understand the situation or how I’d be able to help, outside of things like this where you increase awareness of what’s happening.

By: Tee

Tee — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:33:47 +0000

Hi Andy,

Thanks for posting this. For me, making social change comes first in my life (including making it my course of study for my degrees). Business stuff, while challenging and enjoyable, are second. I don’t have children, but when I do have them I want them to come into a world that is, at the very least, no worse than when I came into it. I also want to know that I’ve done everything I could to make things better.

Also, a big part of making social change is how and with whom I do business. I always try to be careful that no one is exploited or harmed through my business as well as by the suppliers I use. Sometimes I feel like in the larger scheme of things this wont change much, but placing this kind of thoughtfulness in my everyday practice does make a difference.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:37:42 +0000

Hey Andy, is it possible if you put together a post to give some suggestions on how people can prepare themselves for such events?
I think that would be a great post

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:26:48 +0000

Harnish - You can be the good samaritan