Solidarity
Messages of support from our friends.
Our biggest supporter Desmond Tutu continues to offer support and give hope the the people of Zimbabwe, here seen speaking to Kumi Naidoo on his 18th day of his 21 day fast.
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A Message of solidarity from AVVAZ
Statement from Khulumani on launch of Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement
Rhodes statement in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe 21 Jan 09
Message of Support from The Revolutionary Youth Movement Of Zimbabwe
Rhodes Vice Chancellor’s Statement in support of the “Save Zimbabwe Now” Solidarity Movement
More Messages of Support
“Dear brothers and sisters, children of the One Divine Source, we hold you with thoughts of peace and love. During this time of difficulty, we wish to express to you that through the purest thoughts of love and compassion we invoke God’s presence and peace to bring the guidance of truth to minds and hearts, enabling solutions to be found. Keep the flame of hope and faith ignited in you, knowing that this dark cloud of suffering will pass.
We pledge our meditations and good wishes for peace and well-being to you… the power of love, compassion and truth is greater than any other force and it will triumph. It is with peace that we continue to support you.”
In Peace
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
“As the world’s eye turns to the mass killings in Gaza, we must not ignore the ongoing deaths in Zimbabwe – not with bombs, but with starvation, disease and apathy. These deaths are no less deliberate than those perpetrated with arms.”
Desmond M Tutu Archbishop Emeritus
“Zimbabwe is headed for doom if no action is going to be undertaken in that country. God have mercy on the people of Zimbabwe; the political leaders are to blame. Africa wake up and support change in that country.”
Roy Nest
“Congratulations on a superb initiative. We feel the fast is particularly significant. Millions of our fellow Zimbabweans have been hungry for almost a decade now - do any of us have any idea what that really feels like? We wish you every success in this important and unifying endeavour.”
Editor and staff, The Zimbabwean
æThe ultimate goal I have in life is towards building and restoring a society where justice prevails.”
Makoma Lekalakala
“Our humanity is built on our capacity to imagine ourselves into the shoes of others, it is in this way that we build empathy. It is difficult to imagine the horror of life for ordinary Zimbabweans but we must try in order to understand the pain of those who have to survive it.”
Karin Alexander
“Zimbabwe is not a distant issue to be resolved by politicians. They have shown that because of their vested interested they can no longer act decisively to protect the most basic rights and needs of a whole nation: to food, dignity, clean water, education and to vote.”
Mark Haywood
“We are one. Whatever affects Zimbabwe affects us all. This is a critical time in Zimbabwe, so let us unite for Zimbabwe.”
Patricia Kariaga - Southern African Centre for Survivors of Torture
“Zimbabwe belongs not to her illegal president and his friends, but to all her citizens, at home and in exile.”
Chris Chatteris
“If my people, who are called by My name, wll humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chron. 7:14
Sam Baker
“I, together with my organisation, will continue to struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe, peoples’ rights to live in dignity, with essential services like food, clean water, health care available to them. We join all of you in saying enough now!”
Phumi Mtetwa
