Hi Shaun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In response to Kogy, I feel that,like many, you believe that America is the land of golden opportunity. In many ways, you are right, but if you are in a bad situation in this country, then you are in a BAD situation. Because America is so rich, the disenfranchised can be overlooked and marginalised. There are millions of poor and homeless in this country. The cities are filled with people on the steets and in shelters and the rural areas, such as the mountains of Appalachia, have a kind of poverty that rivals any third-world country. When you are poor in this country it is very sad because you are constantly bombarded with all that America is.

I am way below the poverty line, and as such, see absolutely no reason to remain here and be an American statistic! I have been told by many people that this is not the right time to return to Zimbabwe. When would be the right time? At least there I have geneological connections!

Kogy, as I understand Nyasha has made her decision and while acutely aware of the situation in Zimbabwe, feels the need to return.

If you have any suggestions with regards to how LP readers can support those suffering in Zimbabwe that would be greatly appreciated.

If you think things are difficult where you are, then wait until you get to Zimbabwe. There is no food in Harare, no fuel, dirty drinking water, no cash in banks, no electricity imagine what sort of Christmas they had in Zimbabwe.

I support your efforts to fund raise but maybe you would like to think about supporting the suffering masses in Zimbabwe rather than going back there.