Monday Inspiration: Corneille Ewango
The botanist Corneille Ewango talks about his work in the Congo to protect the forest giraffe or ‘Okapi’. He touches on the effect of the war, mentioning the mineral coltan which is used in electronics like your cellphone. Do note that coltan has fueled the war in the Congo for many years.
He also goes over his life story, which personifies courage and endurance in the face of difficult circumstances.
If you are not able to view the video, you can read a summary by EthanZ.
What an amazing guy! the language of guns sure fits and i love how he notes that this language of guns is now destroying darfur. He is my new hero! Yay! I wonder if the ituri forest conservancy has a donation site?
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seinlife — August 7, 2008 @ 7:24 am