The second phase of the project in Tanzania has just been completed and we are now back in Denmark. Once again, it was a rewarding and an inspiring experience to work with the Dreamers Inc. group. Much focus this time was devoted to sharing and working on their dreams and visions for the future. We worked on creating supportive structures and networks, building the team spirit, clarifying the individual values, identifying stregths and opportunities, planning and learning how to navigate towards the goal.
Towards the end of our workshops, Babuu (16) showed us a letter that he and his friend have written about the needs of education in Tanzania. We find that it displays an amazing sense of perspective, responsibility and visionary leadership. We also find that there is nothing more inspiring than these qualities blossoming in the hearts of young people.
Please read Babuu's letter below:
HOPE THROUGH EDUCATION
Our development in Tanzania will be achieved by ourselves. To help us achieve sound growth, we invite knowledge, guidance and resources from beyond our borders. Our own desire to progress will win co-operation from others, especially our elders.
The sound education of our youth is the foundation for a bright future. Each generation of adults must invest in the youth to ensure a better future. While we focus on our youth, we include concern for our natural environement, forests, plants, birds, animals and fish.
It takes a short time to do something correctly, but it takes a long time to explain why it was done incorrectly. Let us choose accuraetly and make the right choice when a choice has to be
An education which does not encourage concern for the environment is like a beautiful flower whihc has no attractive odour. Such a situation is of no benefit to society. Our youth need to be
Another consideration is that the education of our youth will enable them to recognise the problem facing society, and following this recognition is the need to find a solution to the problem, which will involve participation by the local community.
Another aspect of this sound eductaion is that our youth be happy in their environment. Happiness leads to freedom from burdens of dictatorship, terrorism, corruption and poverty. A good education is the pathway to happiness which in turn leads to successes. If youth loves what it does now, it will bring sucesses in the future.
Success breeds sucess.
It is better to light a candle than blame in the dark.
Prepared by
Hemed Abdalah
AND
Tumuombee Richard - Babuu
