Thank you for the fantastic and informative last Thursday evening at Heltorf castle and for shedding light on the situation in Africa where people are struggling with the impacts of climate change, the pandemic and rising prices on the world market.

As a guest of honor, HE Thomas B. Amolo, The Ambassador of Kenya to the Federal Republic of Germany, explained the challenges of Kenya and the African continent but also pointed out that there is a glimmer of hope.

Nathanael Liminski, Minister for Federal, European and International Affairs, informed about the political dimensions of the global hunger crisis. We are very happy about the encouragement and recognition of our work in Africa

Prof. Dr. Christian Borgemeister, Director of the Centre for Development Research at the University of Bonn, highlighted the prospects of sustainable agriculture in Africa.

Roland Hansen, Head of Malteser International’s Africa Department, provided interesting insights into the work of Malteser International in African countries such as Kenya, South Sudan, DR Kongo and Uganda.

In this context, Peter Pauls, Chairman of the Kölner Presseclub e.V., reported on his last trip to Kenya. For his extraordinary services to Malteser International, he has been awarded a medal of honor by The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Kenya., HE Wilhelm von Trott zu Solz, as well as our General Secretary Count Clemens Mirbach-Harff.

Much appreciation is also due to Count and Countess von Spee, who are particularly committed to the work of Malteser International and made this event possible.

Thank you to all the guests for their great willingness to donate for the people suffering hunger in Africa.