Yes, Africa Can
This Friday, President Obama is heading to Ghana. It’s his first trip to Africa as President and we’ve just posted a short film, “Yes, Africa Can” that captures the excitement on the ground.
We spent several days interviewing Ghanaians of all ages and backgrounds about their country’s progress and its prospects for the future. What you’ll see in this film is an illustration of Ghana’s success and the palpable pride Ghanaians feel about their democracy, peace and unity as a country. I think it’s summed up best at the end:
“I believe that yes, Africa can. I believe that yes, I can. I believe that with dedication, perseverance, sense of purpose, we can achieve anything in the world.”
President Obama’s trip will shine an international spotlight on Ghana’s success story, and others like it, where strong African leadership, entrepreneurship and smart donor policies and investments are laying the groundwork for stability, prosperity and a brighter future.
Enjoy the film and forward it to a friend.
-Ben Hubbard
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July 9, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I was there two weeks ago and must go back as soon as possible. Yes, you can!
July 10, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I loved this video. It’s great to see so many people proud of their country and hopeful about their future. And it’s still amazing to me how much hope Obama has brought to people not just in the U.S. but around the world.