Igneous Quill

The above video is the trailer for a new documentary.  Madonna and her "Raising Malawi" charity are behind it.  The focus appears to be on the damage HIV/AIDS is doing in Africa in general, and Malawi in particular.  It's hard, heartbreaking stuff.

"Ubuntu" is a term that comes up in the video, and is part of the phrase translated as "I Am Because We Are."  Normally when I use this word, I'm talking about the GNU/Linux operating system of the same name (click here for that).  If you think about it, there's a truth to this statement.  I would not be who I am, were it not for other people.  In a deeper sense, there is a connectedness about the human family.  Indeed, I am to be my brother and sister's keeper.

Many people and organizations representing diverse ideologies and motivations are working to end poverty, alleviate suffering and bring hope to millions around the world.  If you haven't already, why don't you join one of them now in whatever way you can? 

See Also:
Aid Gives Alternative to African Orphanages (NYTimes)