The Africa we don’t see

I was reading an article Did You Really Just Say That? over at Clutch Magazine that addresses the top myths and stereotypes about Africa . The video in the post reignited my desire to visit South Africa. For those readers who don’t know I’ve always wanted to go. Unlike most people who want to go back to the “motherland” to find their roots, my interest came about in a slightly different way.

Back in 06-07 when I was in grad school, I interned in the International Programs Branch at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). I worked closely with MDs and other researchers who conducted alot of  HIV prevention and TB screening education in health clinics in Pretoria and Cape Town, South Africa. Seeing as I was just an intern I wasn’t able to travel internationally but their personal stories along with my interest in their international public health efforts made me want to visit. I have not buried my dream of wanting to go to the “motherland” and this video is exactly why! It shows another side of Africa that we never see. The beautiful scenery reminded me that I have yet to experience all of God’s majesty here on earth. I don’t know when or how but one day I KNOW I’m going to Africa.

 
Enjoy

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