Poem recited by the CSD 16 NGOs at the Closing Session
Africa... A UN Priority
Land of many nations, many colours and biodiversity
You are part of the world, Africa!
See a partner in Africa!
Fight against drought, fight against desertification,
We can overcome the food crisis;
Land of the Nile, land of the Niger
Let's protect our waters!
Get out the tools
it is time to cultivate the land
Hear the cries of the mothers and daughters of Africa
Hear the cries of the women of the world
HUM OHO!
Let us build Africa, land of natural resources!
Another world is possible
Delegates, think of your children
Tomorrow knocks on the door
We cannot wait for another crisis
Wake, wake, wake
This is no time for sleep!
Together we can save the world!
Today!
Medical Mission Sister's mission is to be present to life in the spirit of Jesus the healer. We express our healing presence in a variety of ways. As persons committed to health and healing, we care for the earth and tend to the wounds of its peoples with compassion. In our quest for wholeness, we pursue justice in solidarity with those made poor, with the powerless, and with those who are oppressed. With them we struggle to transform unjust systems and structures. In this process we explore new areas of concern and assume new responsibilities, which enable us to evolve with the times.
Our work at the United Nations (UN) is a natural extension of this humanitarian effort. We maintain an active presence at the UN and have Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC), and also have accreditation with UN Department of Public Information (DPI). We are present at the UN to engage in the decision-making realm. Here we strive to give voice to the voiceless by advocating for policy changes that is is vital for the health of humanity and planet. MMS is a non-profit organization. Our NGO representative to the United Nations is Philo Morris.