Saving the Childhood of Refugees

by Ramesh Negi

Sierra Leone and Uganda are the regions requiring lots of compassionate efforts and selfless services from across the world. Circumstances over the years have forced the people in these regions to accept strife as a fait accompli. Children are the worst sufferers in these unfortunate situations.

Raphael Sadiwa is leading a team of volunteers that is making an all out effort to help shape the dreams of the children in Sierra Leone and Uganda. During the last week of August 2008, Raphael is scheduled to make a presentation at the 21st World Congress on Rehabilitation International to be held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. In an interview with Raphael, RESPECT e-Zine explores more about these noble efforts. Childhood of Refugees

Ibiyinka Alao Visits Oru Refugee Primary School

by Francis Abayomi
Country Coordinator
RESPECT Nigeria

Ibiyinka Alao is an ambassador and a special advisor on Africa to the World Culture Open (WCO). He recently visited with the RESPECT Nigeria team including the country coordinator, Francis Abayomi, and Susan Awosoga, who is a volunteer.

He also visited Oru Refugee Primary School and displayed his paintings to the refugee children. He further talked about peace, how they can forgive their fellow human beings and he encouraged them to have love for the Arts.

He later had a practical session in which he drew and showed the children how to draw. Ibiyinka Alao