Friday, June 8, 2007

Labor of Love



As I grew up in the U.S., I began to realize the monumental importance of thinking outside of the box by thinking outside of myself. The temptation was there to distance myself from the struggle of people in Africa but I felt the calling in my heart by God to not forget where I came from but instead use it as an inspiration to make a difference in the lives of others. I began to realize this in my teens that I had a responsibility to be a voice, face and human connection for the African people so that I can utilize the opportunities that God has given me for the greater good. This began when I was a junior in high school and has continued up to his moment.

It was last year that I formed the non-profit, Africa Global Partnership, Inc. to be a bridge here in the U.S. for leaders and institutions all over the world that desire to do good work in Africa. God has provided for my over and over again and he has brought many individuals my way who have seen the vision and have been an encouragement to this labor of love.