Again one of many great issues of the Journal that you launched after becoming 'independent' again. A great job indeed Andy and I wholeheartedly congratulate you with the result. Sincerely hope that your efforts, thought leadership and personal commitment will contribute to a resurgence of western support to education, not in the least to those most in need!
That's a wonderful poem - horribly prophetic for our times, had not read it before. "All I have is a voice / to undo the folded lie". Thanks for sharing.
The picture of the olive trees prompted a poignant reminder of my first visit to the West Bank and Gaza. My driver had picked me up from Ben Gurion Airport and was taking me to Ramallah in the West Bank where I had an assignment. We passed a series of olive groves, some of which were being decimated and the land cleared. My driver rather laconically remarked that as the Israelis moved onto the land, more and more of the trees, some planted decades ago, would disappear and the livelihoods of hundreds of Palestinians destroyed. And so it has come to pass!
Again one of many great issues of the Journal that you launched after becoming 'independent' again. A great job indeed Andy and I wholeheartedly congratulate you with the result. Sincerely hope that your efforts, thought leadership and personal commitment will contribute to a resurgence of western support to education, not in the least to those most in need!
Thanks Pieter - appreciate the comment. The pendulum must swing, but needs some pushing ! Hope you are well.
That's a wonderful poem - horribly prophetic for our times, had not read it before. "All I have is a voice / to undo the folded lie". Thanks for sharing.
The picture of the olive trees prompted a poignant reminder of my first visit to the West Bank and Gaza. My driver had picked me up from Ben Gurion Airport and was taking me to Ramallah in the West Bank where I had an assignment. We passed a series of olive groves, some of which were being decimated and the land cleared. My driver rather laconically remarked that as the Israelis moved onto the land, more and more of the trees, some planted decades ago, would disappear and the livelihoods of hundreds of Palestinians destroyed. And so it has come to pass!
Alan Penny, former DFID Senior Education Adviser.
A tragedy on many levels Alan.
So much to reflect on, follow up and act upon in this issue, Andy. Thanks as ever, and looking forward to catching up in Oxford next week. Jake