The residents of the small community of Dorrigo in New South Wales, Australia, have opened their hearts and minds to African refugees; deliberately inviting them to settle in the local community, according to the recent ABC-TV program.
The program focused on the plight of African refugees in the post-resettlement period; tracing the journey of Martha Malou, Martin Majok and their six children as they try to adjust to life in the new environment; doing the daily battle for survival in Dorrigo community.
Nevertheless, the point to note is that the good people of Dorrigo are prepared to support the new comers by providing food, shelter and clothing during the early days of arrival, despite the ongoing tension about the refugees elsewhere in the nation.
They, definitely, want the best for the African refugees in Australia.
It seems to me, quite clearly, that the destiny of the local community and that of the refugees are now very closely intertwined. Hard-wired to work, the Africans are ready for the new challenge and are feeling at home in Dorrigo community.
Some are working hard to improve themselves in so many ways and are doing it in style.
“I want to be Australian citizen because I want to be part of the community”, so says Martin, who is now working and studying and making a new life for himself in the thriving Dorrigo community Down Under.
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The Gentle Neophyte
16 years ago
8 comments:
"...part of the community..."
That`s so important!
The world could be a place with joy and peace if everyone on earth would have the chance to be part of the community
best wishes,
Angelika
Thank you for your insightful comments, Angelika. Be blessed!
I have so much admiration for the people who find it necessary to leave their home of origin and begin a new life in a strange land. Blessings be bestowed on a community that invites newcomers into their fold. We are all part of the whole.
Well said, Technobabe! I, absolutely, agree with you that "We are all part the whole" - one world, one humanity, one destiny. But life in a strange and lonely land is not for the faint-hearted. Thanks for the beautiful thought! :)))))))
Dear Friend,
Finding your blog today was a tremendous blessing. Truly, I understand your heart in all you are doing. Only the Lord could have put this within you, and to accomplish things to this point. I'm filled with gratitude for your efforts...and am confident that your efforts will continue to grow and expand.
I spent well over a decade outside the nation of my birth (USA)...much of it spent on the continent of Africa. Darfur, Sudan...Mombasa, Kenya...and Durban, S.A. There was an instant connectedness with the land and the people. My heart remains there to this day. There were also many things I wish I would never have seen, yet, these are the very things my heart will never relinquish.
The one thing that I'm continually reminded of is what the Bible says..."He's not willing that any should perish". The Bible and life experience has taught me that...any...means just that...ANY! Again, thank you for the heart felt "word pictures" you create for us, your readers.
The title of my blog is "Racist, Prejudice & Elitist Attitudes Still Exist!"
Kindest Regards,
Leah
http://www.leahsheart.blogspot.com
Thank you for your excellent comment, Leah. I'm on my way to checking out your blog. :)
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