Making a Difference Network: Antony Ranjan

Posted by Priscilla Macy on January 25, 2010

Peter Macy gives an update about the broadening outreach and ripple effect of the GSGC by introducing you to Antony Ranjan of Livingstone, ZA

On our recent trip to Zambia, one goal was to find “eyes and ears” on the ground when we are not around and partners to help support capacity building in a few key areas.

Through our contacts, we were told about Antony Ranjan, a partner at Moorse Rowland accounting firm, who was very dedicated to helping in the community and had already made great contributions.  Word was he had taken on so much already that he probably wouldn’t be available but we hoped to least to talk to him for ideas and contacts.

Mr. Ranjan agreed to give me time at the end of his regular working day to chat.  I met Antony in his office and introduced myself, the Giving Circle and Tusa Munyandi and Ray of Hope.  Before I got too far he left me speechless when he jumped in and said he wanted to help and where he thought he could help.

With a mix of surprise and relief he said that he would a.) be willing to audit the “books” of Tusa Munyandi and Ray of Hope, b.) help mentor and teach them in proper accounting and c.) serve as our “eyes and ears” on the ground.

Why would someone, who was probably one of the busiest citizens of Livingstone agree to be so generous? I don’t think I’ll ever know the deep reason that is in Antony’s heart, but on the surface I think it’s his dedication to help people.

And, subsequent to my meeting, he agreed to meet Priscilla and our two partners; so we had a large meeting with everyone just before we all departed Livingstone.  During the meeting Antony repeated his offer, asked our partners to prepare and present their “books” in the coming weeks and even agreed to send us monthly newsletters. Mr. Ranjan is a man of his words, is authentic and has a heart for the people of Zambia.

We are blessed to have him as friend.  In addition, Priscilla has agreed to connect him with those that want to send books to Zambia – so that he can fulfill just another one of his many activities, to improve literacy in Livingstone.