Golden Rule

Following is an excerpt from Annetta Miller's new book entitled "Strange Gifts: Reflections on Aid in Africa"  Annetta has spent much of her life working and living in the African context.

I will publish one of Annetta's vignettes from time to time (with permission).  They give those of us working in the international development arena pause to consider. Her book can be found on Amazon.com


Golden Rule

We had been discussing at length
the role of international NGOs
in Africa

                We had known
                this African professor
                for over thirty years

                           He was a friend
                           honest with us
"You people
from the West"
             his eyes narrowed

"you live
by the Golden Rule

                           Those who have the Gold
                           make the Rules!"