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OK, so enough is enough. A coalition of South Africa based NGOs are organising Stand Up For Zimbabwe Day this Sunday 25th May on what has always been Africa day. This is quite appropriate as those who know anything of Southern Africa will tell you that what happens in Zim affects very much what happens in the rest of Southern Africa.

Kate S has suggested making a video over half term the purpose of which would include:-

• encourage westerners to pray about the issues, the horrors and the beauties of Zimbabwe, and
• let persecuted Zimbabweans and their leaders know that we do indeed care -- in our hearts we are cheering them on.

I would certainly like to do that if we are able to source pictures and music with appropriate permissions to re-use them.

Also it happens there is a vigil every Saturday afternoon outside the Zimbabwean embassy on The Strand.

Finally we can bring attention to charities that work specifically in Zimbabwe, for example Zimbabwe Benefit Foundation which seems to be a neat organisation.

If anyone is interested in supporting any of these enterprises I would be very pleased to hear from you. Perhaps you could helpfully add a comment to let others know your interest and use the contact form to send me your contact details.

Update: 21 May 2008
'Silence kills' warn Jesuits, as they prepare for Hairy Haggis Run
Runners will be hoping to raise awareness about the drastic situation in Zimbabwe as well as funds when they take part in the Edinburgh Marathon, Hairy Haggis Relay, on 25 May. (read full article)