Online Newsroom |
 |
Elder Statesman Dr Kenneth Kaunda talks to the Kirk on the fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty
FORMER Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda will be discussing his work in tackling HIV/Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland on Friday, June 12.
Dr Kaunda, the son of Church of Scotland missionary Rev David Kaunda, led Zambia to independence and served as the first President of the Republic of Zambia, from 1964 to 1991.
In 1992 he founded the Kenneth Kaunda Peace Foundation, an organization dedicated to the establishment of peace and conflict resolution on the continent. He now focuses on fighting HIV/Aids and poverty in Africa. |
Dr Kaunda met Very Rev David Lunan in April |
The death of a son from HIV/Aids during the initial outbreak in Africa was the driving force behind Dr Kaunda’s efforts. He vowed never to allow other African children experience such painful and helpless death. This struggle has taken him to various African countries and outside of Africa, with a mission to assuage the pains of victims, sensitize the public and alleviate poverty.
During his visit Dr Kaunda will be hosted by the Very Rev David Lunan, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and meet with representatives from the Kirk's World Mission Council and HIV/Aids Project.
Dr Kaunda is the second high profile visitor to address the Church of Scotland this year, following Bishop Desmond Tutu speaking at last months General Assembly.
Ends.
Note to News Desks
Dr Kaunda will be visiting the Church of Scotland's offices at 121 George Street, Edinburgh, from 12noon to 2pm, on Friday 12. For further information and to arrange media coverage of the event please contact Nick Jury, Senior Media Relations Officer on 0131 240 2268.
nr/47/06/2009
Wednesday 10, June 2009
[Current news releases page]
[top of page]
|
