I worked on this with Megan Doe.

We made a video of this. 

     Where has the president been? On June 30, 2005 President Bush speaks to the public for the first in how long about the difficulties and struggles that are taken place. In Bush’s speech, which was a live conference, was a 30-minute talking thanking a lot of important people for their help and improving effort and also to tell what things are getting ready to get done and what is to come for the future.
    President Bush States, “that Africa is on the threshold of great advances.” Bush believes that Africa is at it’s best stance right now and is going to be even better in the future. He explains how leaders from the Sahara have gone and met with other leaders from other small towns and have ended the wars between them and how each little town is helping one another out. These people have been able to get elections up and running and these towns are being look at not just by other Africans but also by other countries. And when theses other countries see this then more and more Aid is needed.
    Another thing that Mr. Bush says is in a developing world, we have an unprecedented opportunity to help other nations achieve historic victories over extreme poverty with policies and approaches that are tested and proven. These victories will require new resources. The United States has tripled overseas development aid to Africa during my presidency. And we're making a strong commitment for the future. Between 2004 and 2010, I proposed to double aid to Africa once again, with a primary focus on helping reforming countries. How bush states this but I believe new things are not enough, we need thinking by all people we need opinions.

    Many people ask the question, how can I help Africa? Well according to Africare a leading nonprofit organization, specializing in aid to Africa there are a lot of ways people can help out. In the editorial & speeches section it states that there are 10 ways to help our fellow Africans out. 10 simple ways that you would not even think could help at all. A writer by the name of Julius E. Coles has spent most of his life working, and studying the African continent Primarily at the U.S Agency for international development. Mr. Coles states, that often he is approached by people here in the U.S. who want to help the people of Africa but who also feel overwhelmed. It may be the continent's vast size that intimidates, or the depth of some of its challenges, or the media reports that highlight Africa 's problems but minimize the progress that has been made. Also he states that everyday he at least someone asked him, "Can he really make a difference?" and he claims he says, "I always tell them, "you can."

    By Mr. Coles saying this thats when the 10 ways to help becme involved. You can do it either as an individual, a family, a member of a social or civic group, a small business, a church, a schoolas long as you can just do it. The ten ways are as followed

1. Read - The more you know about Africa, the better you can motivate others to help.
2. Teach, Learn- If you're a teacher, plan a lesson or special project about Africa. If you're a parent, look for a fun "African experience" your family can share. If you're a student, do a research paper on Africa or start an Africa Club with your friends.
3. Write- Voice your views and perspectives on Africa-related issues. Write a letter to your senator, member of congress, or state or local government official.
4. Speak- If you've traveled or worked in Africa, give a talk to a group you belong to. If you've never been to Africa, arrange for an African immigrant who lives in your community to speak.
5. Travel- If you have the means, visit Africa. Consider a group trip
6. See, hear-Attend a performance of African music or dance. Visit an African art museum.
7. Meet- Almost every city and many smaller communities in the United States are home to first-generation Africans.
8. Invest- You may be in a position to invest in an African business or to join a group of investors with African interests
9. Donate-Make a charitable donation to one of the many reputable organizations assisting Africa.
10. Share- Send this article to 10 people, and ask each to send it on to 10 more.

    Niger is not the only part of Africa that needs aid. There are many other small towns and other major town that need help too. Everyone who has donated, traveled, and etc to Africa has been to Niger, where it is almost okay but what about the other towns that are agony too? In the Christian Science Monitor it was stated that the 2.9 million Nigerians hungry are just a fraction to Africa’s 31.1 million.  It is also said that Africa is the only region in the world becoming less and less able to feed itself. Which is 100% true.
    What is the cause of this? The cause is “the relentless spread of desert and drought, high population growth, bad governance, and the world community's flawed hunger-response system.”  Yes aid is coming in but not enough however Niger still is getting the help. In The Christian Science Monitor article Hunger is Spreading In Africa a man by the name of Chief Marafa, says "The problem is not just in Niger, but in Mali, Nigeria, and others," which is right.

    If we can’t stop the problems there in Africa, then we are not going to be able to stop them anywhere. Like the article says, these problems are just going to spread into other places. And what do we do after that?They are just going to keep spreading and once their done spreading there is going to be nothing left.