But the work has also brought me face to face with hope, transformation, resilience, solidarity, forgiveness and grace, the very best of our humanity. I have been a witness to many moments of grace and promise. I cherish each one of those moments dearly. At such times, I have felt privileged to have worked with and known the people, to have shared not only in their stories of pain and suffering but in their rediscovery of their interdependence and oneness. This promise of change is what keeps me going.
People can change.
The world can change. I remain convinced that, in spite of the pain of today, in the broad stroke of time, Africa is changing and has a bright future. I see that hope as the duty and responsibility of all workers for justice and peace.