The 2010 World Cup will be the biggest sports event Africa has ever hosted. South Africa will be in the spotlight of the world.

But there are a few roadblocks: Would you agree that it is hard to cheer and celebrate in the wake of 5 million HIV infected and 1.2 million orphans as a result of AIDS casualties?

Any party taking place today would be overshadowed by widespread violence and rape leaving many people traumatized.

We wish we'd have a quick fix - but we don't. We are looking at a long term involvement in order to make a difference.

We are humble enough to learn from prior efforts that failed and try to build on other peoples experience.