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Ending the Year Anew
December, and the whole of 2007, is coming to an end. When I was younger, this time of year had me filled with anticipation of candy and gifts and celebrations. Since founding FORGE, however, the end of a year has come to symbolize another end – the end to the cycle of war and poverty.
Some people say that problems beget problems and that the cycle will never end. They say that war will forever rage and that for some bellies to be full, others will remain empty.
Collectively with our staff and the communities of Meheba, Kala, and Mwange, FORGE knows differently. We look back each year and we see measured success. We see goals reached and targets achieved. We see full classes, bustling computer centers, thriving businesses, and communities full of growing leaders. This is our beginning and these are our ends.
At the end of your 2007, please think about what ends and new beginnings can mean. Think about children, for the first time in their lives, being able to attend school. Think about entrepreneurs building the infrastructure from which peace is born. Think about leaders, free from persecution, driving their communities toward prosperity. Think about how these things CAN happen and think about a cycle that must end. Then, think about the means to this end and what you can do to help.
Happy Holidays.
-Kjerstin Erickson
www.FORGEnow.org
Happy Holidays.
-Kjerstin Erickson
www.FORGEnow.org
