Published by the government of Zimbabwe
9 November 2009
Harare — Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Dean of African Diplomats Mr Mawapanga Mwanananga has urged non-governmental organisations to stop meddling in politics and assist the Government in development projects.
Speaking at the launch of the book, "Calling All Friends of Zimbabwe" by the Development Aid from People to People in Harare recently, Ambassador Mwana-nanga accused some NGOs of dividing people to make money.
"Humana People to People represents the best in what NGOs can do to improve the lives of the people.
"There is a lot that can come out of countries from within our countries and DAPP is training teachers who are deployed to rural areas.
"We need to learn from DAPP who train teachers for the rural areas and do not interfere in the politics of the country," he said. Ambassador Mwanananga said development projects help all members of the community.
In a foreword of the book, chairman for DAPP in Zimbabwe, Mr Ib Hansen, said the book was an invitation to join hands to do good, together with the people of Zimbabwe.
"DAPP in Zimbabwe is of the opinion that it is time to give the people of Zimbabwe a hand, in just the same manner as so many other people around the world are assisted when in poverty, epidemics and difficult times," he said.
DAPP in Zimbabwe works with Government in the fields such as agriculture and rural development, HIV and Aids, TB and malaria, child aid, education, water and environment, trade and economic development.
"In the foreseeable future, national healing and emergency aid will also be headlines under which we act," he said.
DAPP has been in Zimbabwe for more than 30 years with Mr Hansen saying the organisation had learnt that doing something pays off as the people themselves were hardworking, ingenuous and dedicated to developing their lives and the country.
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