The stress is especially great on some people because they miss their families. Personally, I am comfortable in my work. I adjust well to new places and have served in several missions, so no part of my work here is especially demanding. To build peace in Africa, it is of utmost importance to lift the continent out of poverty. Africa needs international investment in development and technology.
Prosperity usually promotes peace.
Hunger and competition between people over scarce resources starts conflicts that can lead to wars and refugee movements. Also, the many tribal groups on the continent need to see each others as good neighbours and friends, and not as competitors. My family lives in Burkina Faso and the United States. However, there is no open fighting - it's not a war zone. I attend River Valley High School.