These interviews were voluntary, all of the people interviewed and photographed were attending "The Ten Principles of Leadership Short Course" in Soroti, Uganda
Lazarus
What do you think is the biggest problem in Africa? Poverty.
What do you think is the biggest problem in Africa? Poverty.
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What do you do for
fun? Read, watch football matches,
play volleyball
When are you happiest? When I am physically healthy
What have you learned/gained from The 10 Principles of Leadership program? This week I have learned how important it is to manage my
time well.
If you could give the
world one piece of advice, what would it be? Do this (10 principles of leadership)
course! (this comment was unprompted)
Christine
What is the biggest
issue in your local community? Paying school fees for the children, because
there are so many.
What can you do to
change this challenge? We should
plan our families better, and start family income generating activities which
the children help with so that they learn even as they are helping to make
money for the family.
What do you do for
fun? I enjoy playing netball and
table (board) games
What is your favorite
color? Blue, because of the way it
catches your eye.
From this course I have realized that I should have a vision
and mission for my life, so that I know where I am going. I have also realized the importance of having
a personal budget.
If you could give
advice to young people today, what would it be? Listen to advice, make right decisions, and
pray.
Benjamin
What is the biggest
challenge in your community? Money
for all of life’s activities
What are you happiest? When I am with my wife
How long have you been
married? 7 years, but I would have
married sooner if it wasn’t for the insurgency we had here in the East. After the war, the government paid for our
schooling, so I went and got a diploma in teaching. Then I got married.
What advice would you
give to married people? Learn to
forgive each other, accept mistakes, and be prayerful.
What have you learned/gained from The 10 Principles of Leadership program? From this course, I have learned about having a personal
vision and mission statement. Also, I
have realized that I was wasting a huge amount of time. I need to start recognizing my own roles and
setting goals, so that I use my time more wisely.
Rose:
What is your biggest
challenge you face? To live my life
the way I feel I am supposed to. My
Husband wants to marry another wife, and I am not ok with it. Another challenge is bringing up children,
and of course, resources.
When are you the happiest? When I am with friends. Later added: I am happiest when a healthy
baby is born. (She works as a midwife)
What have you learned/gained from The 10 Principles of Leadership program? This week I have learned that I can reason for hope in my life.
(King) David
Nicknamed King David by the group, David is a soft spoke, kind man. He has a lot of wisdom. King David works selling used clothes to make money. He is a leader in his local church group.
“I want to learn to love people. I don’t think I am very good at loving people who are different from me yet.”
Nicknamed King David by the group, David is a soft spoke, kind man. He has a lot of wisdom. King David works selling used clothes to make money. He is a leader in his local church group.
Caroline
What are the biggest
challenges in Africa? 1.
Poverty 2. Dependence Syndrome
What would you do to
change these issues? 1. I would encourage better uses of our
resources, and I would tell people to start with what they already have. 2. I
would tell people to believe in themselves, and that they don’t need others
from outside to achieve things with their lives.
What businesses do you
run? A decorating business, poultry
farm, piggery, a banana plantation, and import/export company. My husband is a local magistrate.
What do you think is
the challenge is for people who have less than you? I think, personally, that they have an “I
can’t do anything” mentality. I just
want to say to everyone, “You have life, hands and a brain!”
What is your favorite
color? Pink! … and blue.
What advice would you
give to the whole world? (With laughter) “Not to sound like Obama, but I would
probably say something like “We can! We are able to change our lives and
situations!”
What have you learned/gained from The 10 Principles of Leadership program? From this course I learned the importance of thinking ahead,
with the end in mind. I also learned
that in everything I do, I should commit and work hard for excellence. Finally, I was challenged to stop pointing
fingers at others and start taking responsibility for my own life and
actions.
BONUS for blog readers! Two more...
Moses
What is the biggest
challenge facing youth today?
Finances. We can change that by
helping young people to find incoming generating activities.
What do you want to do
with your life? I was to use media and broadcasting to bring people hope
and be a positive influence in people’s lives.
When are you happiest? When I am sharing my faith with others, and
when I am learning.
Why do you wear glasses (after seeing him for a long time without them)? "I fear dust so much!"
What have you learned/gained from The 10 Principles of Leadership program? During the course I learned that we have a choice in how we
respond to the various stimulus in our lives.
I also was able to write a person Vision and Mission and now understand
that my life has purpose!
If you could give the
world one piece of advice, what would it be? Make right decision when responding to the
situations around you.
Angelica
"I have Primary 7 English"... I smiled. "You're doing great" I encouraged her. "Just sit here with me, and we'll talk. You can do it." Her old eyes brightened, and she sat and had a perfect conversation in a language she doesn't think she speaks.
"I have Primary 7 English"... I smiled. "You're doing great" I encouraged her. "Just sit here with me, and we'll talk. You can do it." Her old eyes brightened, and she sat and had a perfect conversation in a language she doesn't think she speaks.
When are you happiest? When I am with my family, and when I am at
church.
How long have you been
serving in the church? 40 years
What is the biggest
challenge your community is facing?
Money, and a lack of jobs. All of
my children have an education, but they cannot find work. They need to support me as I get older, but there
are no jobs.
