A draft concept note articulating the vision and purpose of a proposed African Youth Caravan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the African Union (AU), in May 2014,describes Afrika as the "most youthful continent in the world". The AU states that at least 60 per cent of
the continent's one billion population is between the ages of 15 and 35.
However, the document, like many contemporary documents on the continent's present and future, fail to mention or event refer to Afrika's rich historical and cultural heritage. A picture is created of this wonderful youthful continent--that has seemingly "dropped" from the sky---no history, no culture.
We call on those behind the wonderful idea of an Afrikan Youth Caravan, to include as a matter of priority, exhibitions, discussions and talks on the continent's history and cultural heritage.
However, the document, like many contemporary documents on the continent's present and future, fail to mention or event refer to Afrika's rich historical and cultural heritage. A picture is created of this wonderful youthful continent--that has seemingly "dropped" from the sky---no history, no culture.
We call on those behind the wonderful idea of an Afrikan Youth Caravan, to include as a matter of priority, exhibitions, discussions and talks on the continent's history and cultural heritage.
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