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Last week, the Africa Book Project, together with the Fig Tree Foundation, screened a documentary in Calgary in an effort to raise money through corporate sponsorship, as well as raise awareness amongst Calgarians about international affairs.
The film is called What Are We Doing Here? and was created by brothers Tim and Daniel Klein, who travelled through poverty-ridden areas in Africa to explore how international aid money is being put to use, and to ultimately illustrate the question, is this money doing any good in eliminating poverty?
Canada, in particular, donated $10 billion to charitable and non-profit organizations in 2007, with 6% going to international organizations. The Canadian government also contributed about $1.9 billion in total international assistance to Africa in 2006 – 2007, so it’s a question that Canadians might have a vested interest in.
The film will be screened again in Calgary, but dates and times are yet to be determined, so check figtreefoundation.com for information. You can also access the film’s trailer on the website, www.whatarewedoinghere.net
You can also read a further article on this subject, with interviews on some experts, at http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/1005/opinions-marshall-plan-africa-ideas-opinions.html

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