Tonight will see Comic Relief raise millions, which will go towards poverty alleviation around the world. As the chief executive of Christian Aid, there aren’t many people more in favour of helping the world’s most marginalised groups than me. But as a black African woman, I regularly have to face up to the challenges highlighted in the recent exchange between TV presenter Stacey Dooley and MP David Lammy on the issue of so-called “white saviours”.
People aren’t so naive as to think that Africans just needs “a big hug” from the west- so why suggest it? I’d be careful with this narrative - you really are setting about alienating potential givers.
Won't be getting any of my money thanks to DavidLammy this white saviour will be spending the £30 I spend every year down the pub
Correct. Withdraw all assistance. Everything: money, healthcare, agriculture, technology, etc. None of it does any good.
Their skin colour doesn't matter. The Guardian needs to be less racist.
Ok well let's see the evidence of Africa on helping themselves There's a saying 'don't bite the hand that feeds you'
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