Le 16 septembre 2005

PAN-AFRICAN UJIMAA for the victims of Katrina

Strategic Mobilisation for Hope and Help Throughout Global Africa

Johannesburg, 15 September 2005

For Immediate Release For Further Information : Julialynne Walker O82 371 7798 Djeukam Tchameni 072 113 8714

Concerned Africans are mobilizing to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. This is a voluntary association of people from civil society, that will mobilize assistance for the most vulnerable African-American victims of Hurricane Katrina, generate awareness about the overall plight of the community and provide spiritual support and solidarity.

Their immediate objectives are to have a resource mobilisation campaign and a fact-finding solidarity mission to New Orleans.

Below is their Solidarity Statement :

PAN-AFRICAN UJIMAA for the victims of Katrina Strategic Mobilising for Hope and Help Throughout Global Africa

Preamble

Considering the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the American people ; Recognising that the United States of America has been involved with humanitarian assistance to Africa during disasters on this continent ; Considering that the majority of people affected by this disaster are of limited resources ; Recognising that there were difficulties in assisting this victims in a timely and effective manner ; Recognising that these victims are part of the African Diaspora ; Considering the legacy of the torn history of the African continent and its Diaspora ; Understanding the need to work directly with organisations of the affected ; And considering the fundamental principles of African societies and traditions based on humanity, caring and wisdom ;

As Africans, we believe it is a continental duty to bring help and hope where there is destruction and destitution.

Therefore

Pan-African Ujimaa was created in Johannesburg on 09 September 2005 to serve as a forum to mobilize the people of Africa when their voice and support are needed.

Pan-African Ujimaa aims at : • Mobilising African conscience for people affected by Hurricane Katrina • Mobilising help from Africa for the people most affected by Hurricane Katrina • Bringing an African message of solidarity and hope to people affected by Hurricane Katrina • Continuing these efforts to bring help and hope as and when appropriate within the Global Africa

This will be achieved through : • An immediate mobilization of South African society specifically and Africa generally to raise funds ; • Conveying an African Declaration of Solidarity to the affected ; • Sending a Mission of Solidarity to visit the affected peoples ; and • Sensitisation of all sectors of public and private life in Africa to stand together with people affected by natural and man-made disasters.

Signatures :

Mrs Winnie Madikizela Mandela Dr Sihaka Tsemo, Ms Zindzi Mandela Hlongwane Dr Georges Tadonki, Dr Bizima Karaha Mr MK Malefane Mr Djeukam Tchameni, ACE Foundation Ms Julialynne Walker, African Diaspora Development Consortium
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