tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143153916184405542024-03-18T21:08:04.874-07:00Zanele MabasoZanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-21362845872508068152014-09-23T19:04:00.001-07:002014-09-23T19:21:38.713-07:00My vision of Africa in 2063<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Talks about the Africa we want have commenced, the Africa I believe we need is yet to come. In 50 years from the year 2015, Africa will have transformed and this is my vision of Africa from the perspective of a young woman in 2063.<br /><br />Our children play and cheer joyously in the streets with no fear, no longer challenged and confined by mysterious abductions. We are the citizens of Africa. Safe and secure, no longer afraid to send our children to school, for we know they are protected in their neighbourhoods. We live in peaceful societies and though petty crime still lingers, justice has brought harmony, thus our children salute and rejoice in the Africa that has become.<br /><br />The youth spoke, the youth fought, the youth were heard and today we give tribute in the Africa they have made. We are emancipated young people, financially independent to support our children, families and give back into the upliftment of our communities. Our youth is employed and empowered, changing lives and transforming societies every day of their lives. <br /><br />Everyone has and understands the right to sexuality, to be free from the grounds of discrimination and sexual orientation, thus our girls and women, boys and men walk freely side-by-side unruffled by gender malevolent crimes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Citizens of different nations gather in common grounds. We dance, sing and cheerfully celebrate our freedom together, bigotry and injustice is no more.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b>We are free, we are safe, we are protected.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our farms reap fresh crops which seasons the usual harvest, thus our women produce and process, manufacture and export with our brothers and sisters in neighboring and afar countries. We reaped what we sowed and our lands have grown, in trade we explored and through agriculture Africa continues to thrive.<br /><br />Women are in political and leadership structures, power imbalances have diminished and women govern economies with boldness. Long have we spoken but today, empowered we are. <br /><br />Our mothers give birth to healthy newborns; no longer do we worry if they will live for an hour or a day after they bring life into the world, for indeed they live. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Husbands and men safeguard our women and children thus our boys are well groomed, girls well educated and together they strive and build empires, equally. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gender based violence, female genital mutilation, early and forced child marriage and other harmful traditional practices which oppressed before, are now a thing of the past. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Equality reigns.</b><br /><br />Our heritage is restored and our pride in our land has been renewed, we are citizens of Africa. Christians, Muslims, Jews and all religions and races have made peace, reconciliation has solidified the chains of harmony and war is no more.<br />Thus new cities have been built on hard soil, infrastructure is ameliorated, electricity, clean water and proper sanitation is for all a just need.<br /><br />Our domicile and means of transportation has changed, through we feared we were living on a ticking time bomb in the past decades, we persevered and thus have prospered. Fresh air we breathe and all that is on earth still lives.<br /><br />Johannesburg and Abuja are the leading cities in Africa and economies share in their development, advanced technology and it’s </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">meticulously </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">modernized </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">architecture</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">. Slums, rural areas and townships have old-fangled, no sign of such buildings remains. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our schools are amongst the best in the continent, our universities amongst the best in the world. Education our pride, education our light through which we learn, we apply and thus we succeed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In 2063, Africa is graciously developing and South Africa is a developed country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Governments have changed, Public servants have served and Our leaders passed on the baton to the deserving young who have together played their part. Generation after generation Africa has grown and today - year 2063 - Africa lives, Africa breathes and indeed, Africa leads. <br /><br /><b> Africa my continent, Africa my pride, Africa my home.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Zanele Mabaso is an ardent advocate for the global youth community, with primary interest in sexual reproductive health, education and economic empowerment of young women and girls in Africa. A member of the Global Shapers Community, Tshwane Hub in South Africa and One Young World Ambassador, Zanele is determined to lead were governed for the liberation and Human Rights Representation of women around the world. </b></span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She is the Global Ambassador for ILive2Lead International and strongly believes that exceptional young women leaders need to take the authority of being free - to inspire, motivate and lead those who are not as privileged. </b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She is inspired by the outlook on the future of the African Child and considers Africa – Home.</b><br />
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Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-54882909819940408672014-06-17T19:01:00.002-07:002014-09-23T19:05:54.997-07:00So help me God...My prayer for Africa.I'm from a generation undecided. I'm young and restless, but the times are changing.<br />
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<b>So help me God...</b><br />
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In my lifetime, I can only pray that God grants me my wishes, wishes to lead my generation in the times of change. Long have we lived in a breaking world where nothing is for keeps, waking up each day to a world devised with poverty inequality, unemployment and great sorrow as millions mourn the loss of loved ones, lost to not just the epidemic killer diseases [HIV/AIDS] but too that of which is known and unknown.<br />
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<b>So help us God...</b><br />
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Help us in renewing our generation of people who still live, with the hope of the future. There are two things that a person has and cannot live without and that is love and hope, but with fear these two essential commodities to life's best treasures are left unearthed in the confusion that the world continues to experience.<br />
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<b>So help me God...</b><br />
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To explore my nation and travel the world to experience the sorrow and mourning, the torture, pain and killing of our people - that continues to lead our promising continent into deeper turmoil. That I will not be alone as I reach for hands with the aim of touching hearts and addressing minds, with the aim of cleansing thoughts. Till they ultimately reach out to the Lord above where when all is done and pain is gone they know that the creator of all things and beings is indeed - God - and the pain, suffering and grieving will soon pass. For when one believes in love, one is free - for with Love there is peace, with love there is comfort and with love there is complete understanding.<br />
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<b>So help us God...</b><br />
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In a continent where men work hours on end with the daily struggle to make ends meet, women caring for children which their husbands have abandoned and tasked with the ills of caring for a generation forgotten.<br />
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In a continent where the youth are unemployed and wake up each day in search of the days treasures to not only gain financial independence for themselves but for their families which they care for.<br />
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In a continent where we are ridiculed by our governments, looked down upon by our public servants who serve only with self enrichment in mind, where those in power live in complete disregard of the rest of the nation and little is done to change the state of their livelihoods.<br />
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In a continent where the rich continue to gain riches and the poor continue to drown in poverty - are we ever going to eradicate poverty? We can still Hope. There IS still Hope.<br />
Give us the know how, grant us the ability to love our neighbors beyond reason, where we willfully give without expectation, with the hope that better will be rendered back to us because in God we believe in and he is indeed of undying, eternal love.<br />
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<b>So help me God...</b><br />
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Help me lead the young women of my nation through advocacy and labor. Where I speak for the unspoken, for the fearful and for those who have nothing more to live for, for as long as night comes and the sunrises each day, there will be hope, there will be joy and there will be bread on their tables.<br />
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So help me God in my journey to liberate my oppressed people in Africa, the young girls who are abducted on a daily basis, trafficked and sold to prostitution, the innocent continuously raped and sexually harassed by their loved ones. Those young and sold to early marriages for economic gains, those who are abused and murdered for speaking out about what they believe in. So help me God, as I journey into my purpose of calling for their social, economic, political and individual liberation. For I believe, when the greater masses hear the cries of Africa's children, so will they rise and when they rise, we pray they rise indefinitely.<br />
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In building African Nations that will prosper:<br />
An Africa where women and girls are entitled to basic human rights and are taken care of.<br />
Where the married too young are no longer subjected to sexual, violent and emotional abuse by their spouses.<br />
Where their voices are heard and unjust actions by perpetrators are called in by the state and Justice is served.<br />
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An Africa where hunger has no home and starvation is no daily routine.<br />
Where the less privileged are granted basic subsidies and mentored into making a living.<br />
Where no family lives on less than $2 a month and fiance is a commodity that comes in abundance.<br />
Where poverty subsides and later becomes extinct.<br />
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An Africa where intercontinental trade is a basis for national development, growth and maturity.<br />
Where Africa trades indefinably with the global market and fruitful & lasting global partnerships are formed.<br />
Where businesses boom and the economic prosperity is shared amongst citizens of all social classes.<br />
Where citizens of Africa love one another and fear no more & the call of xenophobia takes no oath.<br />
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An Africa where peace reigns and war is no more.<br />
Where youth are at rest and their futures are at peace, for they fight no more.<br />
Where protests, strikes and marches are a thing of the past.<br />
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An Africa where education is a priority and every child is educated.<br />
Where the young are taught practical applications to theoretic principles.<br />
Where the young plant seeds they will reap in building empires that will modify the future.<br />
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An Africa where no youth is unemployed.<br />
Where all lands of a single nation are lands of equal opportunities.<br />
Where the young and restless are encouraged, motivated and mentored to remain economically savvy.<br />
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An Africa where cross-cultural integration leads to continental and global social cohesion<br />
Where Africans are connected because of ethnicity, history and understanding - and not pride<br />
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An Africa where the rich are as poor as the poor and the poor as rich as the rich.<br />
Where equality is a norm.<br />
Where the freedom reigns from the roots of governmental, corporate and private structures and decisions made on all levels are to the benefit of all.<br />
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An Africa that agrees on the liberation of it's people.<br />
Where heads of states are selfless beings and traditional leaders lead in favor of it's people through effective and efficient democratic governance.<br />
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An Africa where religion is a choice.<br />
Where judgement is not based on religion, creed, belief, culture, social status, race and ethnicity. <br />
Where no child, man or woman is brutally torched and murdered because of their beliefs.<br />
An Africa where justice is served.<br />
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O! So help me God.. in granting me the days to experience my Africa develop and grow and in granting my wishes as I embark on a journey devised on my purpose to serve...God hear me as I share - My prayer for Africa.<br />
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<b>Zanele Mabaso is an ardent advocate for the global youth community, with primary interest in sexual reproductive health, education and economic empowerment of young women and girls in Africa. A member of the Global Shapers Community, Tshwane Hub in South Africa and One Young World Ambassador, Zanele is determined to lead were governed for the liberation and Human Rights Representation of women around the world. She is the Global Ambassador for ILive2Lead International and strongly believes that exceptional young women leaders need to take the authority of being free - to inspire, motivate and lead those who are not as privileged. She is inspired by the outlook on the future of the African Child and considers Africa – Home.</b><br />
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After interviewing distinguished women leaders and respected business representatives in the entrepreneurship, corporate and civil society sector in Deauville France at the Global Womens Forum as a representative of the <a href="http://www.il2l.org/" target="_blank">ILive2Lead</a> International Youth Delegation, and learning a lot from them - attained wisdom and saw it wise to share my knowledge on what it takes to be a woman leader in the 21st Century, where my articles were published by international media such as <a href="http://www.womens-forum.com/stories/interview-with-south-african-business-mogul-wendy-luhabe/98" target="_blank">Global Women's Forum</a>, <a href="http://ilve2leadblogil2lorg.me/2013/11/" target="_blank">ILive2Lead Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/articles/2013/10/30/v-ronique-morali-a-role-model-for-generation-y.html" target="_blank">The Daily Beast</a> and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zanele-mabaso/womens-forum-2013_b_4194324.html" target="_blank">Huffington Post</a></div>
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Thanks to organisers and directors of <a href="http://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/" target="_blank">The Raymond Ackerman Academy</a> who had taken the initiative of arranging the Raymond Ackerman Young Leaders Engagement event at the University of Johannesburg -Soweto Campus, where I had the privilege of meeting
outstanding women leaders, who ran successful social
businesses, entrepreneurial ventures and strived to continue their work doing
various projects aimed at providing solutions to socioeconomic challenges and
contributing to the growth of personal and professional development of others. </div>
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<b>It was my honour and pleasure to address the audience about Women Empowerment in the context of Leadership and "What it takes to be a An Effective Woman Leader in the 21st Century" </b></blockquote>
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I had recently watched the renowned movie: "The Help", Grammy Award winning "12 Years a Slave" and countless other female lead movies including the outstanding South African produced film "Sarafina!". The remarkable characters depicted in the story-lines always cultivate a feeling of great emotion, particularly when
analysing the role and portrayal of women in them. The lead they take evokes a deep sense of
empowerment and the authority that women have to stand up for themselves, fight for their rights and those of others, to be delivered from oppression- which has been a struggle
for millions in the past decades &
centuries - makes any woman watching, feel proud of being a woman and restores the sense of self-belief in one's self. The rich history it portrays also promotes self-actualisation, self-respect and dignity amongst all else.</div>
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Though we consistently talk about women-to-women agenda's, it is equally important to recognise the opposite gender too. They are the only other gender: both genders should engage in participative leadership, share information and power. As much as men are assertive and competitive, women have too adopted those similar qualities, where I am of the opinion that having diverse qualities leads to maximized participation, diversified opinion and productivity in any course of action.</div>
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There is a cultural shift that has to happen between men and women of all generations, if we want to deal with female representation and leadership, we will have to deal with gender parity and embed the principles of gender equality. In that way, women and men alike can rise indefinitely and diminish income disparities, human rights violations, imbalanced opportunities and economic participation which are often the results of gender inequality. Therefore, I believe that women leadership can rise with the collaborative and collective generosity of motivating one another to achieve greatness.</div>
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Below I have only included a brief outline of the 10 things I consider one to use as a guideline, to attaining knowledge on being an effective leader in any [desired] field of expertise in the current century.</div>
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<b><u>What it takes to be an Effective Woman Leader in the 21st Century? Less
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<b>1. Having a clear
vision : </b>This is a critical and crucial element to any daily and future orientated action or function. It is vital to make sure that you have a clear vision what is accommodated by a mission, objectives and strategies on how to achieve set goals. By executing and implementing the set plans - ensures the possibilities of moving closer to achieving the desired vision. Therefore, one has to concede with the fact that: A vision without action is merely time wasted.</div>
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<b>2. Courage: </b>Courage goes alongside confidence. One needs to have the confidence to not be easily discouraged, therefore you need to have the courage to see the vision you have play out in reality
and strive to make it work, regardless of the battles you will face along your leadership journey. </div>
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For many young women leaders, fear is usually primary barrier to opportunities in their various fields of interests, it is therefore important to know that courage is about being
unfearful, confident, authoritative and assertive in your position of action. Have the courage to speak out when you
have been granted the opportunity to and be the person you want to be.</div>
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<b>3. Determination</b>: Having the drive and zeal to keep going, nobody says
it will be an easy journey. Be determined to achieve the goals you have set for your course of action by keeping the vision of the overall execution in mind. Achieving goals usually requires some level of sacrifice and challenges, this is about having the tenacity of stay-power and focus. If you are determined to achieve something you believe in, trust me, nobody can stop you.</div>
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<b>4. Perseverance</b>: After the determination to achieve the set vision and goals for execution, It is equally crucial to have steady <b>persistence</b> in your course of action. If you plan on getting something done, be persistent and patiently persevere (without giving up), until you get it.</div>
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<b>5. Be informed:</b> The current generation is a generation drowning in information - but - there isstill a great lack
in wisdom and knowledge. In the industry that you work in or pursue to work in, you need
to be informed. When you have knowledge about
something, you will feel more confident about talking about it. This will help in building courage and speaking out even if your voice shakes. Get facts,
analyse statistics and current trends, share that information and grow from it.
Investing in education, knowledge and wisdom is the best thing you can ever do
for yourself. Short Learning Programs at industry specific [Executive] Business Schools are a meaningful way to getting in-depth and detailed knowledge.<br />
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<b>6. Be strong &
have a sense of self</b>. Theo Sewo CEO of African Women's Development Fund acknowledged that being a strong woman leader in the 21st century requires one to have a strong sense of self. Being a "woman" is not enough. It is of great importance to primarily know who you
are, what you want, what you don’t want, what you will settle down for, what
you will not tolerate and so forth. This will help you in building a character that will accommodate you in the daily proceedings of the industry you work in and in communicating with others with better intentions. This does not
mean take yourself too seriously and forget to have fun, but rather - be the person that
you want to meet. You will learn how to be more eloquent in your word, more
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<b>7. Focus!</b> : My mother once said, "Jack of all trades tire faster.” I used to do so many things at once [which is not a fault because I strongly believe multitasking is an inborn female characteristic]. It’s not a bad thing to be a jack of all trade because you learn a lot in the process - but - there will come a time where you will have to choose. To choose and focus on one thing and do it exceptionally well is where ultimum success comes from<b>. </b>Though trying new things can be a learning process and route for discovery, doing too much in one time can leave you drained, confused, tired, and eventually can result in you losing your vision and direction . Also make sure that you invest enough time in yourself as much as you do invest in others. The word is: BALANCE.</div>
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<b>8. Dare to be
different: </b>If we were all the same, what fun would living life be? Embrace
your difference, your unique talents, your unique style. Your unique physique
and mental orientation. Being different comes with being misunderstood, but
rather be misunderstood than ordinary right? Always remember that your unique sense of self [no matter how different to others] is what makes you , YOU.</div>
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<b>9. Mentorship and Coaching: </b>Give in to being mentored and coached; form
relationships with industry leaders, people who have been there done that, graced through all the challenges and succeeded over all exception. You will feel more
confident in your work as you will be constantly reminded of why you do what
you do. As a participant of the Fortune 500 Mentorship Program in South Africa, do condone mentorship and guidance as an effective professional strategy proven to work in elevating a person to the next level of their leadership or entrepreneurship journey.<br />
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<b>9. Resilience: </b>Resilience is a characteristic many successful people acknowledge because they would not have else been successful if they did not have
the ability to get back up after obstacles and challenges & continue to
strive again! You have to have the ability to be determined and focused enough to stay confident and courageous in what you do, despite the obstacles and challenges, as a woman leader you will have to learn how to be persistent and patiently persevere to reach your goals. </div>
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As much as mentorship and coaching can be applied to various principles to assist with being fervent in your doings, it is equally important to stay strong and have a sense of self, because after all else, when all is done and dusted...there will be more incidents that might not be related to one another where you will have to practise resilience, and that i strongly believe will assist you in your desires to being an Effective Woman Leader in the 21st Century.</div>
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I am empowered and thrilled about seeing more [young] women in supreme & powerful leadership positions and being effective women leaders in their fields of expertise and interests in the future.</div>
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<b><i><b><i>Zanele Mabaso is an ardent advocate for the global youth community, with primary interest in sexual reproductive health, education and economic empowerment of young women and girls in Africa. A member of the Global Shapers Community - Tshwane Hub in South Africa and One Young World Ambassador, Zanele is determined to lead were governed for the liberation and Human Rights Representation of women around the world. She is the Global Ambassador for ILive2Lead International and strongly believes that exceptional young women leaders need to take the authority of being free - to inspire, motivate and lead those who are not as privileged.</i></b></i></b><br />
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Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-67237158233521049522014-06-10T07:24:00.000-07:002014-06-10T08:07:29.230-07:00#EndChildMarriage!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What were you doing as an 8 year old girl?</b></span><br />
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Maybe you had just started second grade, getting an education, having fantasy Tea-Tuesday picnics and playing with imaginary friends in the garden in the guard of your parents watching your every move -entertaining themselves with the day's newspaper whilst smiling over it's brim every 2 seconds to make sure you were okay; safe and sound. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Or were you forced into an early marriage at the tender age of 8, where a few hours after the wedding ceremony found your young self being physically, emotionally and mentally assaulted, viciously and brutally sexually harassed by your male companion [now husband] who is 40 years older. A pain so complex - no child is meant to experience, but this is a reality for many young girls from as young as 6 years old in countries where child marriage is ruled legal. </span><br />
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On the 6th of June 2014, an 8 year old child bride from Northwestern Yemen, Hardh in the Middle East, died on her wedding night after suffering internal injuries and sexual trauma from her betrothed husband. This particular incident sparked international outrage and called for global outcry to #EndChildMarriage in Yemen. It is believed the young girl died due to internal bleeding which was the result of sexual intercourse that tore her uterus and other organs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is not the first child marriage case to happen in Yemen nor around the world in countries where child marriage is still legal.<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b></span><br />
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<b><br />“According to the <a href="http://unfpa.org/endchildmarriage">United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)</a>, between 2011 and 2020, more than 140 million girls will become child brides. Furthermore, of the 140 million girls who will marry before the age of 18, 50 million will be under the age of 15.”</b></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Generally, we concede and acknowledge <b>poverty </b>as the primary reason why child marriage continues to happen, as the parents believe marrying them off to wealthy men or spouses that have the ability to protect them economically - will secure their daughters futures. This being relatively translated as girls can be seen as an economic burden, as a commodity, means of settling debt or disputes and means of securing political, social and economic alliances. We've seen most of these despicable trades happen after natural disasters such as the war in Syria, food in-secure Kenya, Young girls married off to "Tsunami widowers" in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India as a way to obtain state subsidies. Conflicts in Sudan, Uganda and Liberia where girls were abducted and given as "bush wives" to war lords by their families as means to secure protection. Abduction of over 250 girls in Nigeria as belief by Boko Haram that girls should be settled into early marriage instead of getting an education and the list goes on and on and on. Because a marriage fee is generally paid to the family of the child bride in favour of the union., In other countries this is can easily be titled as "Slavery", "Prostitution", "Rape" and other derogatory terms used when a person is forced into sexualy enticed engagements due to socio-economic and econo-politic pressure by those they are being traded by.</span><br />
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The children [below the age of 18] willingly accept marriage as their allotted fate. This element of coercion is then often involved when families apply social or emotional pressure or urge marriage for economic reasons or further advocate marriage as in the (misguided) that such a union will keep their daughters safe. In other countries, it is said blessings come when a child is married off before their first menstruation. There are many conspiracies as to why child marriage is made legal in over 100 countries around the world, but with economies that believe in the girl child WE [citizens of global economies, where child marriage is an abomination and strictly illegal] need to join forces in advocating for the ending of child marriages in developing countries for we have seen first hand the differences between a child with a well upbringing and one of that given to early marriage at a tender age.</span><br />
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<b>Child marriage is a violation of human rights and a deterrent to development: C</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">hild marriage is a violation of article 16(2) of the Universal </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">declaration of human rights, which states that “marriage shall be entered </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.” article 16 </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">of the convention on the elimination of all Forms of discrimination against </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">Women (cedaW) states that women should have the same right as men </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">to “freely choose a spouse and to enter into marriage only with their free </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">and full consent”, and that the “betrothal and marriage of a child shall have </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">no legal effect” - </span><a href="http://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/documents/publications/2012/ChildMarriage_2_chapter1.pdf" style="line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">UNFPA</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yemen child rights advocate Ahmed Al-Qureshi, instead of demanding more transparency from officials on reports leading to the international story. There should be a call to end child marriage policies in the country.People who have interests and belief in protecting the girl child - as we strongly believe that such practises not only result the child bride being subjected to physical, emotional and sexual violence in their forced marriages - but they lose access to health and most importantly education and economic independence in the future, with out these 3 elements; the child will not have the ability to leave the marriage as they grow older for they will have not learned how to think, live and respond to nature independently. Therefore this will continue to breed a future of more children sold to early marriage by their families. This will be a ripple effect of current proceedings and one that has and will continue being viewed as a norm - which is, but should NOT be!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> Call to Action:</b> Young women [and men] in countries where such practices are being condoned need to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves for fear and/or virtue of not being heard and work towards getting policies, legislation and regulations leading to Human Rights and the Protection Women and Children changed. Where the laws to be made are deemed favorable to young women and girls. With such - youth activists [Global Shapers Communities in the Middle East, One Young World Ambassadors and Ilive2Lead International Ambassadors around the world et al] need to forward the proposals and petitions to protect its girls from the devastating effects of early marriage by setting 18 as the minimum age for marriage by law.</span><br />
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Imagine, 8 years old getting married and dying a few hours later due to sexual brutality or having to wed off your own 7 year old daughter 9 years later? This act is a violation of human rights and a deterrent for development of of young women, girls and boys who are exposed to the life threatening and burdening experience. </span><br />
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Help us advocate for the liberation of young brides in over 100 foreign countries around the world and let us via twitter <b>@ZaneleMabaso23 </b><b>#EndChildMarriage</b> </span><br />
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<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-52330810833155643242014-01-31T08:48:00.000-08:002014-01-31T08:48:00.546-08:00Living on a budget: 10 Saving options for college studentsWhen we get to college, we live on a tight budget. Many students get in the habit of buying now and paying later. Unfortunately such spending habits can and do come back to bite you. Little do we realize how frivolous spending on non-essentials increases dept and depletes your disposable income. So here are 10 easy ways on living on a student budget and saving money:<br />
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<b>1</b>. <b>Hide your credit cards</b><br />
Uncontrolled credit cards contribute to excessive debts. How about paying straight cash instead? In that case you will not have any obligations to continue months of payments after the purchase. Many eventually block their credit cards after paying off acquired depts, but this is not the solution. You need to have control over your credit cards and learn how to use them cautiously as this will prepare you for managing your finances easier at an older age when you have more needs and responsibilities.<br />
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<b>2. Give up bad habits</b><br />
Things like smoking, excessive drinking, gambling, shopaholic tendencies and spending too much money on takeaways tend to contribute as costly expenses as time progresses. Spending too much on these habits and guilty pleasures can cost one dearly in a short and long term period. Calculate how much you spend on these items every month and year and start thinking about cutting down or quitting to use that money for other things that will do you better for.<br />
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<b>3. Rely on Bargains</b><br />
When shopping for clothes, groceries, and other items, look for sales and "last off the shelve" items when considering making a purchase. Prescribed textbooks are also an expense but you can save on that too; by buying second hand textbooks in good condition. When you go treat yourself at a restaurant with friends, order a special instead of something off the menu. This low cost spending strategy can help you end up saving money you have never imagined.<br />
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<b>4. Forget the cinema, stay at home</b><br />
Watching the movies on a screen 20 times the size of the one in your living room is undoubtedly incredible, but you get the same experience at a cheaper cost. Spending more time entertaining yourself at home with friends not only keeps your social life active but you save a lot of money from the refreshments and ticket sales. You can have the same experience at a cheaper cost at home with rented DVD's and movies. Also instead of spending time at an expensive restaurant with friends, you can opt for an occasional barbecue or indoor outing, which can be much cheaper and more fun.<br />
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<b>5. Do a priority list</b><br />
Having a list with all the things you need for a 30 day or 6 month period and things you wish to attain in a 12 month period is helpful. It assists with making sure that you do not make impulse decisions and save well in advance for your next purchase. Such a list helps you identify needs and wants, which you can save a lot of money on. This goes for grocery lists, general shopping list, cosmetics for the ladies, holiday vacations and other activities.<br />
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<b>6. Live within your means, stay true to your allowance</b><br />
As students, we do face peer pressure and try to live up with certain trends, knowing very well that "keeping up with the College-dashians" does not complement the given allowance. Usually overspending on trends results in acquiring dept which takes a while to clear out. This dept can lead to depression and anxiety at a later stage when it builds up. Live within your means and set a budget for yourself. <i><b>The savings rule is to: Spend what is left after saving and not Save what is left after spending.</b></i><br />
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<b>7. Take the Gym home</b><br />
Gym costs can be a bit expensive - depending on the option chosen - however instead of spending on the gym fees, cancel your monthly gym membership fee and workout at home. You can shed the same amount of weight at twice the amount of time and save thrice of money. Looking at exersize plans is also helpful, getting your trainers on and jogging in the morning and doing stretching exercises in the afternoon with a complementary low-cost diet. Buy cheap gym equipment too if you need to and fitness DVD's instead of paying for own personal trainer.<br />
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<b>8. Recycle</b><br />
Opt for recycling options and try to recycle reusable items when ever you can. Reuse aluminum foil, sandwich and freezer bags ect. To guard against germs and bacteria, sanitize and clean items thoroughly with water and soap before reusing. This also goes for being a "Do-it-Yourself" pro; If you need new jars to store your sugar, brown rice and flower, Why not use cleansed used glass jars instead? This will save on buying things that you don't need and utilizing alternative & substitute products to your benefit.<br />
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<b>9. Invest in low-energy bulbs.</b><br />
Students either live at residences on-campus or rented apartments off-campus. Therefore spend a lot on an electricity bill every month. To cut down on such costs, turn off appliances and electronics when unused and Invest in low-energy and environmentally friendly light bulbs. In this technology and renewable energy regeneration era, one can use solar powered lighting sources as means to electricity. This can save a lot of money from your budget and get you used to low-cost, reliable and renewable energy life style.<br />
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<b>10. Turn your passion into a money-making business</b><br />
Besides all the saving, one does tend to want to MAKE money TO save. The best way to keep cash-flow injecting into your savings account whilst you study is to turn your hobby and interest into a money making business. Enjoy singing? Render your services at a cost, Love to dance? Teach lessons and earn for the classes taught. In that way you have access cash flowing to invest in various saving options for the items on your priority list and the next financial years as a college student or post varsity.<br />
<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-65769692040329132502014-01-23T01:31:00.002-08:002014-01-31T09:15:02.506-08:0010 things I aspire to live by in 2014<h3>
<b>1. Everything is useful.</b></h3>
Making sure that I make the best out of all opportunities that I find Interesting. Be daring and do thing I enjoy doing to avoid having any regrets. 2 things on my agenda, which I have to do at some point, (non-business related) is: Bungee Jumping and Sky Diving, two activities i would make millions of excuses for - because - I'm terrified of heights!<br />
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I'm sure my experience there will come in handy and useful in the long run.<br />
Besides that, the more experiences i encounter and challenges i over come; I will have had the ability to transform my way of thinking, doing and living after I decide to retire from University. <br />
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<b> 2. Creating a balance between passion and public value.</b></h3>
Looking forward to creating a stable balance between my personal passions which includes : interests, hobbies, activities and public value. Revaluation of how my work will positively contribute to the development of others and sustainable public growth.<br />
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Shying away from aspects that drain my energy and don't fully enjoy doing. "If you don't enjoy doing it - don't do it!" That's my motto. <br />
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<b> 3. Set Priorities and focus</b>.</h3>
Focus is one of those things which i have always had. Ensuring that I am focused, and give every aspect of my personal and professional development and growth is met with the greater of all efforts. Paying much needed and deserved attention to priorities. <br />
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Listening skills have improved in the past 3 years. That is a milestone reached which has to continue being practiced till mastered.<br />
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4. Finding my niche.</h3>
This is all about finding my niche and different styles to fully major in. Minding what is already there and being innovative, unique and completely original.<br />
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<b>5. Only way to make it is by working for it.</b></h3>
Either you will make a living by working for somebody else, or by starting something, and getting somebody to collectively assist you to make it work. I already ow what I enjoy doing and the future I want to have. However, it could all change, interests change and so do hobbies and passions. Which is why one has to have a vision and dream that is their main driver of working harder to accomplish futuristic goals. That's exactly what I'm going to do!<br />
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Finding guidance and being mentored is one of the things that will strongly contribute to my development and growth both personally (mentally, physically and spiritually) and professionally. Asking for directions, suggestions and asking relevant questions to get over hurdles by getting assistance from people who have overcome them.<br />
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<b>7. Do what you love doing.</b></h3>
Its as simple as that, if I enjoy it... I will do it. If not - I won't.<br />
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<b>8. Encouraging others.</b></h3>
This year could be the year of sharing information, adding value to other peoples lives who need it most, inspiration, motivation and helping where I possibly can. Which I have been doing for the past 8 years, however willing to change my approach, focus and level of interest in engaging others<br />
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9. There is no 'rest of your life' -- only a best next step.</h3>
Hunter Styles would not have said it better. Best way to be on the top of your game is to know what game you're playing, how to play it and whether you playing for a win or just for fun. Feeling stuck? I'll have to get myself out of any challenge I foresee because indeed as @HunterSt7les mentioned: There is no 'rest of your life' --only a best next step.' If you can change it today, why not do it? Than live the rest of your life with regret!<br />
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<b> 10. Stay abreast of change!</b></h3>
Best thing anyone can ever do for themselves is to stay abreast of change by being informed of what is happening in other regions and around the world. I liaise to read ore newspapers, follow more updates , be informed and make progressing contributions to the development of what ever we are working on. <br />
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Article inspired by <b>@HunterSt7les</b> on his Article posted on <b>Huffington Post College</b>, titled: "28 year old's Ten Tips for Life after College" <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hunter-styles/a-28yearolds-ten-tips-for_b_4572933.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hunter-styles/a-28yearolds-ten-tips-for_b_4572933.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003</a><br />
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Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-33166156813510490242014-01-22T12:59:00.002-08:002014-01-22T13:00:39.333-08:00Washington DC: Young Women's International Leadership Summit<div class="MsoNormal">
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Lead International organisation hosted the 8th Young Women's International Leadership Summit in Washington DC held at
Georgetown University. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading
academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience
that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a
difference in the world. She talks about her experience and what she learnt.<br />
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Through
a vigorous selection process and thousands of applications, was selected as one
of 26 young women from around the world to attend the Summit. Apart from
receiving top leadership training from powerful women leaders in the United
States, which was focused on various aspects that pertain to the
development and growth of our social or business enterprises. She got the
chance to engage in an interactive open discussion with a panel of business and
media leaders such as the president and founder of Women Presidents
Organisation Dr Marsha Firestone, Warren Thompson the president and chairman of
Thompson Hospitality Cooperation, Anna Sarnoff of BBC Worldwide and
Catherine Cook a 23 year old Graduate from Georgetown University to be listed
under Forbes as one of the Most successful people under the age of 30.<br />
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"Towards
the end of the first week I was amongst one of 5 women to represent young
women from around the world in a round table discussion that was led
by Hilary Clinton's closest advisers, Ambassador Melanne Verveer,
together with the women ambassadors to the United States and senior
representatives of organizations involved in the development of young women at
the Senate of the United States of America.<br />
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Followed by a Reception
honoring women leaders held at the U.S Capitol Building. Where I then had the
privilege of meeting with Mrs Lwazi Mbongo the 3rd Secretary of Socio Economic
Development from the South African Embassy in Washington DC, <b>Mpule Kwelagobe
the CEO of Mpule Institute of Endogenous Development</b> and Executive
Producer and Managing Editor of Women in the World, Kyle Gibson,
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ad goals and never to part away from that vision, in other words, to eliminate
fear and never give up. What I learnt from Mpule Kwelagobe that I
want to share with al young peopl,e is that: "As a young person, you are
capable of achieving what you set your self to do" she also advised: You will have people that will be negative
about you , however whatever the situation you find yourself, be
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learnt that you can get support for very influential people for support if you
need it, it all comes with the notion of being an effective leader and
believing that you have more potential than you actually think and imagine. The
most elevating session for me was the <b><i>"Leaders Dream"</i></b> session held at
Georgetown University. Where we had to close our eyes and through a guided
meditation like process on dreaming what your future looks like, took a few
minutes to visualize our future, and dream without any boundaries and limits,
then open our eyes and share our dreams. To realize that dreaming is quite fascinating and as
unbelievable as the results of dreams are...they are attainable. Which taught
me the power of dreaming without limits and though we dream big, have to act
small to create impact and expand from that. My dream consisted of me being in
the company of Oprah Winfrey and being asked to share my journey to success,
not to mention the trip to the moon in a yellow space craft amongst any a things, of which I depicted meant
"there is a whole universe and undiscovered life out in this world, why
stick to the saying The sky is the limit", when really, "The sky is
NOT the limit" which are now words I use to motivate myself and others. </div>
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Having experienced a great lot from the young women delegates who attended the
summit and women leaders who flew from around the USA to meet and share
knowledge with us and we build our social or business enterprise was a major
success, the last day was the Graduation with certification of recognition from
ILivetoLead International and the Georgetown University McDough Business School
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in South Africa after representing young women from my country and voicing the
challenges we face and concerns that need to be addressed as well as listing
possible ways to empower our generation of woman leaders in developing and
developed countries. Looking forward to the official launch of The Young
Social Entrepreneurs Academy with collaboration with Young Women Social
Entrepreneurs, an International organisation based in Washington DC with
chapters around the world of which I am the Board chairperson for the South
African Branch that aims to empower young women through leadership seminars,
conferences and talks ensuring that they are motivated and inspired to lead
their social enterprises to the next level in November 2013. </div>
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number of business leaders and representatives of multi-national companies of
which I foresee collaboration with in the future and knowing that they are
there to support the uprising of young women in business and social development
with their projects in their respective countries, has made me feel more
empowered to be a catalyst for change and motivate more young people to
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<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-4456499154986021822014-01-03T03:54:00.001-08:002014-01-03T15:30:42.887-08:0023 things to BE DONE instead of getting engaged before you’re 23Below is a list of 23 things that was drawn up by a professional wanderer, Venessa, and i thought I'd do the ticking off and see what I still need to do. It's an exciting small challenge to begin the year with. As for the "Dating side of things" I'll have to skip.. "Sorry I'm not sorry" - ain't nobody got time for that!<br />
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Please enjoy these "23 things to do instead of getting engaged before you’re 23." list drawn up by Venessa, Checked on-out by myself.<br />
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1.<strike> Get a passport.</strike><br />
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2. <strike>Find your “thing.” </strike><br />
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3. Make out with a stranger.<br />
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4.<strike> Adopt a pet.</strike><br />
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5. Start a band.<br />
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6.<strike> Make a cake. Make a second cake. Have your cake and eat it too.</strike><br />
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7.<strike> Get a tattoo. It’s more permanent than a marriage.</strike><br />
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8. <strike>Explore a new religion</strike>.<br />
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9.<strike> Start a small business.</strike><br />
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10<strike>.Cut your hair.</strike><br />
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11. Date two people at once and see how long it takes to blow up in your face.<br />
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12.<strike> Build something with your hands.</strike><br />
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13. Accomplish a Pinterest project.<br />
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14. <strike>Join the Peace Corps</strike>.<br />
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15.<strike> Disappoint your parents.</strike><br />
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16. <strike>Watch GIRLS, over and over again.</strike><br />
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17. Eat a jar of Nutella in one sitting.<br />
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18. Make strangers feel uncomfortable in public places.<br />
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19. Sign up for CrossFit.<br />
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20. Hangout naked in front of a window.<br />
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21. Write your feelings down in a blog.<br />
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22.<strike> </strike>Be selfish.<br />
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23. Come with me to the Philippines for Chinese New Year.<br />
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<b>Credits to Venessa @wanderonwards for drawing up the list <a href="http://www.wanderonwards.com/" target="_blank"> http://www.wanderonwards.com</a></b><br />
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Okay a few random things not ticked off, but - those i'll definitely pass . Good to know I've done 12/23 from somebody else's to-do-list, not too shabby at all.<br />
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<b>Will be sharing my ultimate bucket list for 2014 soon!</b> <b>@zanelemabaso23</b><br />
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<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-80101073724737835092013-12-18T17:38:00.001-08:002014-01-31T08:52:46.508-08:00My Declaration for Peace in Syria<br />
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Over 100,000 people have been killed and 8 million driven from their homes, 2 million of them seeking refuge in neighboring countries, since the conflict first erupted in March 2011 between forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and initially peaceful opponents seeking to oust him.<br />
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With a mission led by Professor Åke Sellström probing allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria. People of Syria need help and the voices of other people around the world. Especially women and children. It's been said that 2013 was the year in which the Syrian conflict deteriorated beyond all imagination though on the other hand; its been repeatedly noted that 2013 will be remembered as the year in which the world bid a sad but celebratory farewell to the man who became South Africa’s first post-apartheid and democratically elected president with a message of reconciliation for all.<br />
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With the Conference set for January 22 2014. Syrian parties need to be called to end the violence and provide humanitarian access and for States and organizations with influence on the Syrian sides to help them prepare for constructive engagement.<br />
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About resolving the humanitarian conflict in Syria. United Nations Secretary General Mr Ban declared. “We must make 2014 the year of protecting people – their security, their fundamental rights, their basic well-being.”<br />
He noted that the coming year will be a key period for difficult transitions in Afghanistan and the Arab world, urged Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to show “the leadership and foresight that will at long last produce a comprehensive peace agreement,” and appealed to Government s and the opposition in Ukraine and Thailand to act with restraint and refrain from violence<br />
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New efforts need to be revised by peace and reconciliation institutions to ensure the constructive resolution of the conflict happening in our African countries comes to an end.<br />
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Is this the future we want to see in the world?<br />
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<b>The future is in our hands, right now we call for peace in Syria! </b><br />
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Twitter handle: @zanelemabaso23<br />
Tags: #Syria #FreeSyria2014 #WomenofSyriaZanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-73059179124442343032013-12-01T13:42:00.003-08:002013-12-02T02:25:03.193-08:00Movie Review: Baggage ClaimSo, today I set out on a journey to watch "Baggage Claim"... ALONE.<br />
It's just one of those movies I prefer watching by myself, for no particular reason. <br />
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The lead actress in this movie was Paula Putton, who plays Montana Moore. Her mother, has been married over 5 times. (How lucky does a woman really get? I have heard many say "twice as lucky" but over 5 times? Lord have mercy). Well lucky her, she was able to live up the trend after her second divorce - anyway! She's not the reason why I'm writing this review. <br />
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It's her beloved eldest daughter Montana that caught my attention. Her dire need to find the man of her dreams (as many ladies so call it "soul mate") and desperately wanted to be a bride and not a brides maid - for the 9th time! (Her youngest sister was said to be getting married too, adding more salt to the wound.) <br />
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As handsome, charming, successful and as gentle as he seemed, he broke her heart. He riddled his way into making her believe that she was the only woman he had at that time, reminiscing on the past and envisioning the future together with her on a romantic cruise ship - which lead to a rather heated, romantic and steamy scene.<b> Don't ask - I don't know the details - my eyes were closed.</b><br />
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Later on, following the advice from her seemingly promiscuous and "single but always ready to mingle" best friend and colleague Gail (Jill Scott), Montana followed Graham to his apartment and... as it ends up, she learns that he had a companion, to make it worse, they were expecting a child.<br />
I could hear women within the cinema chattering about what an "awful liar and player" he is and I was left thinking - Why do people do that to one another? <br />
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Oh well, luckily she was still highly motivated and determined to find a husband. "You don't need a man to define you" her friend Gail said, I could again over hear ladies in the cinema behind me humming in agreement: "uhmm you tell her girl!" and "Yes, you don't!". Funny enough about 95% of the women there had their partners sitting next to them. Thinking about it seems ironic, hense their agreement with the statement. I'd bet the men their dating- to some expert play a role in the way they behave, speak and live their lives (It's just an opinionated thought - no hating)<br />
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Knowing what you will NOT settle down for helps with knowing what's right and what's not so right about a frielationship. (friendship to relationship)<br />
Not many women hunt for men as bad as Montana did (maybe they do, but in a more discreet kinda way). However I do know that behind closed doors- women are VULTURES.<br />
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<b> "The magic is not in getting married, it's in staying married" - William Wright</b><br />
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mentioned after talking about his mother and father who were married till dead did them part. Derek Luke (William) sure did know what he was talking about. At this point in time during the movie - I assumed that William and Montana would eventually end up getting married, but pretty little Ms Moore searched else where though the man of her dreams who had been friends with her for 25 years was right under her nose. (Don't we all ladies just always fall into that trap)<br />
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Montana sets out to meet Damon Diesel (played by Trey Songs). They complement each other. All I was hoping for was that Damon would be the one man to sweep her off her feet. But oh - poor girl got her heart torn into pieces, when the "Crazy Lady" Janine (Tia Mowry) lashes out an unbelievable tantrum when she discovers her younger boyfriend Damon was cheating on her - with the lady from the bar (Montana). So, as Janine continues demanding to be let into the apartment - yes HER apartment where she had been staying with Damon, where Damon had invited Montana and were about to get "Frisky". Deamon revieled to Montanna that the Range Rover he was driving - wasn't his. The apartment - wasn't his. The express airticket card - wasn't his. I'm just thinking: "oh boy..." sadly she spent most of the night out side in the rain hiding from the crazy HULK lady breaking everything and looking for her in the house.<br />
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Hear this...she finds her way out, and into a situation where she met both her ex's in the same flight at the same time. Shocking scene isn't it? Well she handled it perfectly well and left with ex number 1. Langson Jr (Taye Diggs) who owned a puppy named Juicy and was running for congress. All i can say right now is: "Juicy...Go pee!"<br />
Sooner than later heard him repeat the saying "Behind every great man, is a great woman" and he continued "But sometimes to be the greater woman, you have to be quiet - she must follow and he must lead" That just rubbed me up the wrong way for some reason. "I wouldn't want them to think you are leading" Like uhm? Okay, get yourself another puppy! Bad dinner date number something!<br />
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She calls her friend of 25 years, William Wright, who sacrifices everything for her, to fetch her in Georgetown Washington DC. The moment he pitched up, I yet again felt the connection between the two.<br />
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They drove along and she fell asleep on his chest whilst he was driving, before we know it, A song which they both danced to during their prom night when they were in high school turned up, Remarkably, they both still remembered the moves and it was just the prefect scene. William is a keeper right? <b>Syc!</b> She was having<br />
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<b> The way a woman keeps her kitchen is the way she keeps her man?</b><br />
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Those "wise" words came from her mother. True or false? Because if it is true, I better stop leaving the dishes in the sink for so long before i wash them. (Eeeuw, what does that even mean!)<br />
I usually say a man that doesn't eat sushi or doesn't know how to use chop sticks..is not worth keeping. (I can barely use chop sticks myself dammit! - But that's not the point - Haha - Anyway.)<br />
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"I'm taking some time off to journey the world. I'd love for you to come with me." That's a line I wish to hear in my lifetime (or maybe say to someone - rather). "If you need marriage, you need to find somebody that needs it too." Best line every I guess.<br />
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<i><b>Lesson number 1</b></i>: A perfect guy doesn't exist. Don't burden yourself looking for him becasue you will miss out on the very small things infront of you in the interim.<br />
<i><b> Lesson number 2</b></i>: Don't do things you don't want to do simply because you want to make the other person comfortable - yet you're not. (Well in other situations, this could be the best option to opt for, but in case you thinking of settling down, rather choose carefully, than spare the rest of your life living with regret.) <br />
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Funny how Montana speaks like she's intoxicated. She had to give an announcement at her sister Tanya (La La) and fiance (Terrance J's) engagement party. She said "Love yourself with or without a husband. If you are really inlove with your man and cannot live a single day without him. By all means get married, but if you are making the deceison of getting married for any other reason, then you are making the worst decision of your life." Luckily little sister Tanya, took her older sisters advice and together with her fiance decided to wait.<br />
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Thereafter listening to Montana's mother break down about her first marriage to her late husband and the true love they shared, the entire scene just sent a stream of tears down my cheeks. The music playing in the background had no justice either, the combination (of the music, the words and characters) evoked a great sence of emotion and I cried silently during the scene.<br />
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Calling from outside, standing besides his flashy car, hotel owner and successful business mogul Quinton (Djimon Hounsou) calls out for Montana's attention. Montana looks down through the window but realising that William Wright is the man that she actually want to spend the rest of her life with, tells Quinton: "I want more than expensive gifts and extravagant trips. I want a life time. As silly as this may sound...I wont settle for anything less." after a moment of silent and realization, he gently responded: "As silly as this may sound ...I don't think you should."<br />
Oh Romeo and Juliet ain't got nothin' on this! Haha!<br />
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Honestly though, there was a scene before that were Montana, Gail and Sam (played by Adam Brody) were together opening gifts from William Wright addressed to Montana, where I was like "Oh hell no - Adam Brody should NOT have been given a gay character!" It was awkwardingly funny and just plain weird. <br />
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Then the race to Paris (the most romantic destination for a couple to spend time together at) was on. The running around to get to the airport on time for the flight reminded me of how I personally ran around the airport after landing in Frankfurt, Germany on route to take a flight to Paris and... missed my flight. Sadly there was no William Wright waiting to propose to me at the terminal departure gates - But Montana found her husband.<br />
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Sharing my all time favorite movies with you! On "Movie Reviews with Zanele Mabaso." :-)<br />
<b>Twitter : @zanelemabaso23</b>Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-84655252636549596752013-11-09T15:12:00.004-08:002013-11-09T15:13:40.277-08:00Being Mr/Ms Stingy<div class="MsoNormal">
Being Mr/Ms Stingy in the networking world might not come with great complications, but sure does come with karma.<br />
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As many of us dread networking session and introducing ourselves
to a massive audience that consists of unfamiliar faces, networking is a
successful marketing strategy to use, especially for business owners, company representatives
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When it comes to networking it is important to network for
the right reasons, which will ensure that you get a positive outcome from the
engagement and know what you will utilize the information and contacts you get,
to improve yourself, your business and others in the long run. <br />
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You don’t have a clear vision about what you want out of the
contacts you create, you will be stuck in what you know and what you have , which
will ultimately automatically limit your chances for creating a bigger and more
trusted network, and relatively seal in your chances of attaining and
achieving.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 24px;">As much as </span><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 24px;">networking</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 24px;"> is a skill, networking is a </span></i></b><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 24px;"><b><i>lifestyle</i></b></span><br />
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With networking being an action that happens progressively
on a daily basis either formally or informally in different setting, places and
occurrences. As much as the contacts you get are useful for you, it’s important
to share. Sharing of contacts is not only an act of kindness but an opportunity for both yourself, the candidate you are sharing the contact with and the contact it's self. Lesson: Be willing to give, even if you won't get anything in return, a kind gesture goes a long way.<br />
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With each person you meet, there are associations, groups and clubs they are part of that consist of powerful and effective people within their
networks. Though some might not have the opportunity of meeting the same people that you meet within your circles, it's good business to share those contacts with those you believe might uitilise to better their business and personal goals. Lesson: Be willing to share your contacts, knowledge and relevant information
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<b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">'It’s not about who you
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Maintaining your relationship with your contacts and following up on them after networking sessions helps with remembering who you are, and having you play a role in their engagements. When you share contacts, it makes it easier for the primary contact to remember who you are when referenced by the retriever of the contact. Being in the mind of your contacts not only paves way for first priority when it comes to referencing but it is good for business, it's not about who you know, its about who knows you.<br />
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Some of us have trouble with keeping up with contacts after our networking engagements. to avoid having hundreds of business cards where you do not remember 75% of the peoples faces associated with it after networking, it is important to have a strategy. Besides sending emails of acknowledgement (keep the emails short, 250 characters is long enough) disclosing your engagement and possibly schedule an appointment to meet.<br />
Usually due to over crowded schedules for work, one might not get the time they require with the individual they wish to follow up on, but setting a 30 minute coffee break during the week to learn more about the associate is a good strategy. not forgetting the 72 hours rule to following up, 3 days is the best time to communicate with your contacts, after 3 days, they might not remember you and they might have set new agendas for themselves. So keep that 3 day rule in mind.<br />
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It is important to understand the power of other peoples
networks as the contacts they have could be highly influential to not only yourself but your acquaintances as well.<br />
Yet again, Don't be Mr or Ms Stingy when it comes to sharing contacts. Let your guard down and spread the network and circles. Lesson: You get what you give in.<br />
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Twitter: @zanelemabaso23<br />
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PS: Don't be Mr Stingy! ;-)<br />
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<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-39928028468924859452013-10-29T16:36:00.000-07:002013-11-03T05:19:50.643-08:00The One Young World ExperienceThe 4th One young world Summit held in Johannesburg was a tremendous success!<br />
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Through the exceptional plenary sessions with various industry leaders from global business, entrepreneurship, civil society to government and recreation (sports). The information and experiences shared were uplifting and certainly inspiring and motivating. engaging in open dialogue discussions on socio-economic issues such as: Sustainable Development, Youth Unemployment, Education, Global Business, Leadership and Governance, Human rights and amongst a few others transparency and integrity.<br />
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One of my favorite sessions (well, there were countless, to be honest) but one that stood out and resonated with me the most was the session with the phenomenal Dr Mohammed Yunu's on Social Business. I founded the Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy, a start-up pan-African social enterprise in November 2012, close to a year now. When I did, I had a vision, a vision that consisted of ideas, inventions and creative illustrations driven by my imagination...a vision I believed nobody else in the world would ever have. The vision manifested each day, which involved the planning of new strategies, evaluation of goals and objectives and the creation of a propelling mission statement and plan of action. All that still exists and with Dr Yunu's talk during the opening ceremony held at Soccer City with over 1200 delegates from 190 countries around the world. Realized right then - that all the delegates that flew from all over the world to be together in Johannesburg for that particular week, also had visions of a greater future and even more different than the vision I had. Everyone had ideas, innovations,goals, ambitions and set objectives they wanted to accomplish...all in all we all share the same vision, and that was - to change the world. To visualize a world that we want to see, and create it for our generation and the next generation to come.<br />
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Now, being a young and emerging social entrepreneur, getting words of encouragement from an experienced professional in the field of social entrepreneurship is always exciting and daring. Mohammed Yunu's shared how social business is rapidly changing communities and providing a better life for all, also inspiring delegates to think about the eradication of poverty and ensuring that we live with the motto "impossible is nothing" , by reiterating "We can make the impossible - possible." Well - that gave me a leap of faith to hold on to and practice right after the summit.<br />
In addressing pressing socio-economic challenges, Kofi Annan reassured us that indeed - "We have the knowledge, resources and capabilities to overcome these challenges" He continued by saying, what was needed to make the change happen, with ensuring that our voices are heard was: "effective political leaders and effective democratic institutions.." (Well done to the launch of the "School of Government" in South Africa, weeks after the One Young World summit, that replaced the Public Administration and Leadership Academy, Such an institution hopefully aims to achieve that and many other goals and contribute to social and political governance, leadership and the advocacy sectors. )<br />
Bob Geldon, an icon that many look up to was as assertive as always and like anybody else would say, if you really want to get things done "Go on with it, get sh*t done"<br />
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Besides the plenary sessions, the summit had an official welcome, where all the individuals who helped with making the summit a success were welcomed and thanked, including the Councillors and a message from keynote speakers and the major of the City of Johannesburg was delivered. Later on, were performances from the Soweto Gospel Choir joined by song bird and South Africa's very own internationally renounced singing sensation:Lira, who blessing the masses with her hit single "Feel good" (oh, we certainly did FEEL GOOD alright!).<br />
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The South African Sasol Orchestral played a tune and what an atoning group those young fellows are, they owned the instruments and delivered a ground breaking performance. I remember thinking <i>"they should definitely be invited to the presidents inauguration next time"</i> (oh well - anything to showcase their talents of course.). The various schools that were invited to the ceremony that consisted of 8000 pupils from schools in Soweto, enjoyed themselves at the stadium - and thanks to the 2010 World Cup that was hosted in our national grounds- when you bring<i> "South Africans" </i>and <i>"Stadium"</i> together - you get <i><b>"Vuvuzelas",</b></i> and those could be heard throughout the proceedings of the opening delivery. Well enough- Kate Robertson and David Jones knew how to keep them silent. Everybody sure did have a joyfully fantastic time. (If you missed it, the video's above)<br />
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The break through sessions were held in different communities across Gauteng, addressing pressing socio-economic challenges and strategically finding new ways of steering change within existing and possibly potentially new systems that exist around the world. Furthermore, I must say the networking sessions were used to my best benefit, I got the opportunity to engage in open discussions with young leaders from around the world, doing amazing things in their countries of residence. Happy to say, I believe, I have new friends from over 100 countries who share the same ambitions and global vision as myself. As much as collaboration was on of the most reiterated topic during the duration of the summit, collaborations, merging and creation of new projects has since elevated after the summit. Young leaders are keeping in contact through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/333199376814438/">summit's Facebook group</a> with over 800 members, created by One Young World Ambassadors.<br />
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Well, there is a lot else that happened that you can reflect on by following <a href="https://twitter.com/OneYoungWorld" target="_blank">One Young World on Twitter</a> and to watch the videos posted on the summit, there are more videos on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/OneYoungWorld?feature=watch" target="_blank">One Young World Youtube Channel</a> and <a href="http://www.oneyoungworld.com/">www.oneyoungworld.com</a><br />
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The last day was filled with excitement and with Winnie Mandela being present and delivering a keynote speech on the history, present and future of South Africa and the possibles there are for determined young people with the drive, zeal, commitment and motivation to succeed - changing the world is set to be done. Having had a session on "knowing Nelson Mandela" with leaders that knew him well. Winnie's presence was certainly eye-opening and inspirational for all who listened in and chanted "Amandla!" at the end of her speech, which is a Xhosa and Zulu word, when translated - means "power" - the word is still associated with struggles against oppression, however at that very moment, the chant signified unity! With youth from around the world in one dignified space, we certainly were unified and formed - a One Young World!<br />
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In closing, The 5th annual One Young World Summit will be happening in Dublin, Ireland in 2014.<br />
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Thanks to <b>Brand South Africa</b> for sponsoring myself and 3 other exceptional young leaders making a difference in our homes, communities and greater societies. Hopefully at some point our impacts will not only shape our economy one day, but transform the rest of the world!<br />
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Read more about the Summit, Delegates and Brand South Africa Press Releases here:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.brandsouthafrica.com/news/941-one-young-world-summit-looks-to-the-future" target="_blank">One Young World looks to the Future</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.brandsouthafrica.com/press-room/944-youth-of-today-have-a-responsibility-in-shaping-our-future" target="_blank">Youth of today have a responsibility in shaping our future</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.brandsouthafrica.com/press-room/943-brand-south-africa-welcomes-delegates-to-the-one-young-world-summit" target="_blank">Brand South Africa Welcomes Delegates</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.brandsouthafrica.com/press-room/946-youth-of-today-have-a-responsibility-in-shaping-our-future-2" target="_blank">Brand South Africa wishes One Young World Delegates safe travels</a></li>
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<b>Zanele Mabaso </b><br />
One Young World Ambassador<br />
Twitter : @zanelemabaso23<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zanelemabaso23<br />
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The 9th Edition of the prestigious annual Womens Forum in Economy and Society Global Meeting and conference was held in France Deauville from 16-18 October 2013. Ilive2lead International which is an organisation that plays a significant role in professional development of women from developing and developed countries around the globe, conducts youth leadership training programs in fields of Government and Advocacy, Sustainable Development, education (to name a few), in different countries in regions every year. They do this through their exceptional International Leadership Summits, being an <b>ILive2Lead Global Ambassador</b> was invited alongside 5 other young women from 5 different countries to represent the youth delegation of official media representatives at the Global meeting. On the first day of the forum, I got the opportunity of getting to know an incredible woman who has played a major role in the development of women across the continent for many years. A truly well accomplished pioneer of change and inspiration to many: Theo Sewo, the CEO of African Women's Development Fund:</div>
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With the challenges that women face in the world of work
where most industries are still made dominated and women are rising as role
models for more young women leaders to follow in their footsteps. The well-spoken
Theo shared what it takes to be a woman in the 21<sup>st</sup> century: “One has
to be strong, have a clear vision and work hard” Theo added that the most
important element was to have a strong sense of self : “To be successful you
need to have a strong sense of yourself, because if you don’t; you will get
distracted by other people’s perceptions.”</div>
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through the African Women’s Development Fund where she currently heads as CEO, she
has worked on women’s rights issues covering a range of activities with a special focus on
the promotion and protection of women’s rights in armed conflict situations, as
well as work evaluating and strengthening women focused development programs
in Africa. Theo shared what the African Women’s Development Fund aims to achieve
and how it contributes to the sustainable development of young women in Africa,
she said: “The Africa Women’s Development Fund is the first continent wide
foundation for Africa women, it was set up by African women and signifies the
work of African women’s organisations in Africa. AWDF tries to get funds to the
organisations that can bring change to their communities”, Theo mentioned the
changing of perceptions from people about Africa and women in Africa and how
they aim to bring about change on the perceptions through generic organisations
lead by women across the continent.</div>
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Being in a world where young people want to not only be
heard but do things that will revolutionarise their current oppression's and situations.
Theo shared what impressed her about young leaders and what she would want to
see more young people do. “I like the energy and the ability young leaders have
to cross many boundaries and work together effortlessly.” she further explained would she like to see
more young leaders work better with current leaders as she believes there is
great power in inter-generation where the younger generation dialogues and
exchanges insights leading to change with the older generation proactively, “also
to see young people tackle together, head on some of the issues we haven’t
managed to solve yet . Drafting solutions and creating positive change where
change is needed”. I, personally, sincerely
believe exchanging knowledge and ideas
on issues that oppress women and relating to women rights such as, social injustice and violence
against women, amongst a few with other young
leaders and coming up with not only innovative solutions to addressing them but
making appeals and recommendations to
global organisations that have the power to implement and foster the change
will assist in creating a better world
for young women in developed and developing countries. </div>
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Theo has extensive experience of working with grant making
organisations and foundations. She serves currently as a board member of the
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (a multi million pound grant making organisation);
is a Trustee of Comic Relief and the Chair of its International Grant Making
Committee; and is a member of the Africa Advisory Board for the Stephen Lewis
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Having addressed thousands of women at the opening and
welcome of the Women’s Forum by the program committee, with exceptional women
leaders ; <b>Maria Livanos Cattaui, Nina Gardner, Ann Walker Merchant and the
President of the Women’s forum Veronique Morali.</b> Theo spoke profoundly about
how women have the ability to influence policies through effective collaboration.
She added: “Girls and women are not victims; they know how to create change and
make a difference. But they lack the funds to do so.” and resonating with many when
saying; “When we work together, we work differently.”</div>
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rising across all nations and being pioneers and advocates of change, Theo concluded
with words of motivation and encouragement to young women who aim to create
change within their communities “There is a great generation of young people
with new ideas and new ways of thinking , where those ideas have the ability to
reshape the older ways of thinking and doing things. This is your moment, make
the most of it and your ideas and don’t let people tell you cannot make it, because
you can indeed make a big difference to this world.”</div>
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Theo is also an Advisory group member of the ‘Every Child a
Reader’ literacy initiative, a member of the British Refugee Council Leadership
Group and a board member of the Graça Machel Trust. Not only is She an outstanding and powerful leader, but she is
an example of an individual that exemplifies a true role model, committed and dedicated
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<b><i>“Women rights are not just women’s rights, they are indivisible –
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<b>My handle: @zanelemabaso23 @yseacademy</b></div>
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Thanks to Brand South Africa for sponsoring me to attend the One Young World Summit 2013 as a delegate, held in Johannesburg from the 2-5th October 2013 with young people between the ages of 16-30 from around the world.<br />
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One Young World was founded in 2009 by <a href="http://www.oneyoungworld.com/about-us/founders/david-jones">David Jones </a>and <a href="http://www.oneyoungworld.com/about-us/founders/kate-robertson">Kate Robertson</a>. We are a London-based charity that gathers together young people from around the world, helping them make lasting connections to create positive change. <br />
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We stage an annual Summit where the young delegates, backed by the One Young World Counsellors, debate and formulate solutions for the pressing issues the world faces. No youth-dominated event outside the Olympic Games brings together more countries than One Young World.<br />
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At the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Summits delegates were guided by a line-up of Counsellors that included Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof, Kofi Annan, Professor Muhammad Yunus, HKH Prince Haakon of Norway, Jamie Oliver, Jack Dorsey and Joss Stone. <br />
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After each Summit, the newly-minted One Young World Ambassadors work on their own initiatives or lend the power of the One Young World network to those already in existence. Of those in employment, many return to their companies and set about creating change from within, energising their corporate environment. Since the 2010 Summit, One Young World Ambassadors have been creating change on a global level. Previous initiatives have included the presentation of The Missing Millennium Development Goal to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the creation of the first-ever African Student Leaders Summit.<br />
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To date, almost four million people have been directly impacted by the work of One Young World Ambassadors. There are currently more than 130 projects and initiatives involving in excess of 100 countries.<br />
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Find out more about <b>One Young World which will be hosted in Dublin in 2014</b> and start looking for sponsors to attend the Summit. I am hopefully looking forward to attend in another OYW summit where i will be present as a speaker at the event focusing on Youth Unemployment Leadership and Governance, Global Business and Sustainable development which are my primary areas of interest. <br />
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My One Young World Delegate profile: <a href="http://www.oneyoungworld.com/our-network/candidates-and-delegates/community/Delegate/82168">http://www.oneyoungworld.com/our-network/candidates-and-delegates/community/Delegate/82168</a><br />
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Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zanele.m.blaqrose">Click here: Direct link to my profile</a>, <br />
Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/zanelemabaso23">Click here : Direct link to my profile</a><br />
Instagram "zanelemabaso23" <br />
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<b>I will be tweeting under: @zanelemabaso23 , @YSEAcademy, @Brand_SA and @oneyoungworld, @PlayYourPartSA Hashtags: #OYW #OYWSouthAfrica #BrandSA #SouthAfrica #YoungLeaders, #Leadership #Governance #Youthunemployment #globalbusiness and #YSEAcademy or #YSEA</b><br />
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<b>My YouTube Video on The One Young World Summit</b>, done prior attaining delegate status. #Motivation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQNMFNYvNAE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQNMFNYvNAE</a><br />
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Follow me on twitter <b>@zanelemabaso23 ,</b> To all international delegates and ambassadors attending the Summit, we welcome you to JOZI! <br />
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"Social entrepreneurs don’t just dive into building their organizations. They create business plans, make connections, and explore new ways of making their ventures excel. Being a social entrepreneur requires a structured business mentality backed by a strong sense of social responsibility. Getting an education will foster those attributes and give you the tools and resources to make a difference in the world."</div>
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Not only do social entrepreneurs are judicious in their business decisions, but they draw their motivation from knowledge of social issues. Therefore educational opportunities that support both of those traits are rare. Many business degrees don’t focus enough on social justice while many human services degrees don’t give you the quantitative edge required to succeed as an entrepreneur and this is where the Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy comes in, offering programs that are accredited, and valuable that not only focus on leadership but social entrepreneurship and social enterprise development to encourage more young people in South Africa to venture into entrepreneurship by combating socio-economic challenges. </div>
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<br />Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-69918008072379048712013-08-29T03:38:00.004-07:002013-08-30T12:35:29.727-07:00A Project90x2030 Youth Leader Project90x2030 Highlights 4 Inspirational Youth Leaders<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/90x2030">Click here to follow Project90x2030 on Facebook </a>Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-46683657213529568052013-08-29T03:14:00.000-07:002013-08-29T03:17:04.078-07:00The Khulula Foundation<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
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<b>The Khulula Foundation is a non-profit public charity established in Washington, DC and operating in South Africa and the United States.</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">"/əˈhem/ We are excited to announce another one of our awesome KF interns. ZANELE MABASO is a Marketing Graduate Student from Pretoria, currently completing her Bachelors in Business Administration Degree majoring in Marketing Management wit</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">h the IMM Graduate School of Marketing.</span><br />
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I have realized that it takes one person to lead a discussion or conversation. </div>
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Where all you have to do is...</div>
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I had been utterly horrified of public speaking and talking in front of my classmates in primary school. I recall an occasion when i was 5<sup>th</sup> grade, doing oral presentations on a given topic where i had to present to a magnitude of roughly 30 students who were from different backgrounds with vast personalities and characteristics.</div>
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We had class clowns (which are those that made fun of other pupils and when their turn came to present, they would ensure that they eye ball who ever laughs at them and usually they were the worst of presenters), Next were the superlative in public speaking, who delivered an oral presentation and even went through the trouble of formulating supporting material to show the entire class. These pupils were the individuals who started preparing from the day the teacher notified the class of the day of presentation (which would be 2 months prior the dead line) . Then were the individuals who were in-between - they did their best at times but in most cases thought they could pull anything off without preparation. Those were the individuals who got judged and picked on the most, often because one never knows when they will deliver their top performance. </div>
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Now less than a decade later after primary school, I am faced with the vexing challenge of articulating my message in a manner that will be appealing to more than just the group of people I am surrounded by at that given moment. A message that has to be shared on local and international platforms for youthful engagement. Most times, I used to not say a single word when given the opportunity to speak due to fear of judgement as well as heading so deep in thought and thinking so much that I would ultimately start to having conversations with myself and debate whether the statement I were to address is of great relevance or not. </div>
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Counting back to the different platforms I have been exposed to where, when I eventually said something, the entire assembly would proudly support my statement and I remember at some particular events, where I mentioned phrases or raised questions of interest or concern, and received massive applauds for, where later would be asked: "Zanele, why were you quiet the whole time?" and "That is the most thought provoking outlook that I have ever heard from a young person, through all my years of leadership training".<br />
I must say, I was impressed that I managed to impress everyone, which was an outcome beyond my intent. </div>
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This has made me become conscious of the number of chances I have had which I voluntarily let wander past me ...simply because I was "nervous" or "scared" or "not confident enough" to speak my mind due to "fear". Where I have learnt that: "Fear is a false impression appearing real." Today, I intend to motivate other young people, to not worry about not having had public speaking training skills before embarking on a journey of content delivery and speech facilitation, but for them to feel free, even though its hard...and speak their minds, even if their voices shake!</div>
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Amongst a few, Maggie Kuhn - an activist and the founder of Grey Panthers is my ultimate inspiration for mental stimulation leading to personal and professional development, who once said: "Stand before people you fear, and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes!”. she further on went to say, "When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say." Now that is a powerful message! </div>
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This message has been written to inspire young people who are active members of organisations or societies who are given the platform to express themselves lead by their sentiments and opinions, but hold back due to fear of judgement, public speaking and being heard. We are fortunate enough to have rights such as freedom of speech and feedom of expression unlike other developed and developing countries around the world...exersize that right.<br />
However, it takes ONE person to lead and that person should be YOU. No matter how faint your body becomes, how heated your palms get and how fast your heart beats... if you have something to say and you believe in it then: "Don't ever be afraid to say it. Remember, there is no right or wrong and your contribution will not only benefit you, but others that had the exact same response in mind, but chose to not speak." Zanele Mabaso</div>
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Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-75160629180885209522013-07-08T19:23:00.003-07:002013-07-10T00:53:45.651-07:00A SHOCKING Dilemma!<br />
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to SA Stats 2011 reports, 20 000 children who <strong>SHOULD</strong> be at school were <strong>NOT,</strong>
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any school fees. As appalling as this seems, leads me to question, “Why are they not
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and believe it or not, “Education
is useless” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Think about it<strong>:<em> How and where do we begin to instil the importance of education taken into
consideration the presently high youth unemployment rate amongst Matric and
tertiary graduates in the country?</em></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Do we have a chance, perhaps- to fooling them into going back to
school? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Of those kids who were in school, 6% said lack of school textbooks was 1
of their obstacles in learning which is quite a great improvement from the economies
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>21% rate in 2002. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: red;">In 2011 alone, 510 000 girls had given birth and 13 000 girls
were pregnant.</span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">One can only do so much to prevent a young woman, driven by adolescence
and the anxiety to fulfil the curiosity of lust, from falling pregnant. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The problem of teenage pregnancy amongst school girls is a major concern
and is a constraint in elimination of gendered parties in education. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">With teenage pregnancy being the common denominator contributing to the
high level of high school drop outs amongst other reasons pertaining to lack of
financial ability, violence and lack of interest in the education system, leads
me to tapping into the pregnancy pandemic (so it will be if not already is) and
determining solutions to best reduce the level of such in schools. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">To add, condoms are available in some schools, but why then is the rate
of pregnancy not cutting down? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediate
assumption is that, though education pertaining to life science is offered (in theory)
the young school boys do not know HOW to use the condoms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">We need to come to terms with the fact that learners ARE </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">having sex and
that this will NOT change.</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Solutions I best believe could assist with our national dilemma after
the staggeringly high youth unemployment rate amongst countless socio-economic
challenges are: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Condom dispensers<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">To add more condom dispensers in
schools with the highest and lowest pregnancy rates because, it is not guaranteed
that the first pregnancy is the last, The more kids they have as they themselves
are kids and unemployed, the deeper they plunder themselves into the roots of poverty<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Practical Life-orientated Education</u> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Life orientation and biology (life sciences)
can <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teach a child so much, yet even so much
more meets imagination and anxiety to have the curiosity fulfilled. Teaching
the boys and girls how to use condoms would come in very handy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Girls have the advantage that with
female condoms, one can wear them more than 4 hours BEFORE engaging in sexual intercourse,
which means WOMEN should too be thought how to utilise and where to find
protection. (Women condom’s are also useful to combat the level of unwanted
pregnancies resulted through rape- having a female condom on every 6 hours (due
to uncertainty of the dangers that might arise, hense some live in poor
conditions looted by rapists, also prevents contact with sexually transmitted diseases).
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <span style="color: red;">Easier access to birth control should
also be taken into thought.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Leadership Development Programs<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In the most impoverished areas in South
Africa, I noticed the lack of leadership development initiatives and peer
mentorship groups. The young girls and boys have no lucrative mentors who they
aspire to be like (besides role models they only see on the entertainment
screens -who don’t often portray corrective standards of living). Now having leadership
development programs that the children can engage in to keep them<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>busy after school comes to great use as well
as allow schools to integrate and hold networking seminars and workshops and
conferences so <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>children can meet, learn
and be influenced by other children from other school that they are not used
to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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</u></span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Keeping them busy, more sports<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Keeping them busy is basically the prioritised
mandate, that leads me to encouraging more sports and participation in extra
mural activities. Come to think of it the only 2 primary sports in disadvantages
areas is Netball for the girls and soccer for the boys, with both being <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>competitive sports, means only a selected few get
the opportunity of being in the sports group and represent <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the school where hundreds of others <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>who have the desire to engage in sports (yet
lack the skill to do so - which can be enhanced easily through practise- are left
behind. Then what do they do? They keep themselves busy the best way THEY know
or think how. Which is also where substance abuse comes into play, which is on
its self a social issue amongst the youth in South Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Teachers need to be motivated.<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Could the teachers be the ones to blame?
One could only investigate and wonder. Some teachers still teach discipline through
violence which scares the children away as previously mentioned that they list violence
as one of their primary reasons why they leave school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: red;">Trust me</span>, from experience and with a
family that started off as teachers and retiring after more than 20 years of
teaching though retiring <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>still in their
early grown ages, I sure can tell you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>plenty about being surrounded by children of all personalities, more
than 30 and above in a single class on a daily basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Teachers need to be more motivated,
inspired to wake up in the morning and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>deliver a sermon on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the days
subject and topic at hand. The department surely must have tried something of
such sort, but just as it is important to make education creative and fun,
teachers need to also feel the fun aspect when delivering their topics to the
children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Granting the children recognition for accomplishments<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">From my experience or rather
perspective, children LOVE being given recognition. Therefore influencing
teachers yet again to give children recognition and motivation will enhance the
child’s devotion on their education and ability to do better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><u>Using Imagination to build interest in school<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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the most imaginative human species one could find on the face of this earth, especially
those younger than 10, but they then again need motivation and inspiration to imagine
and predict their future’s after all: "The way through a child’s heart is
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will stimulate their intellectual capacity and ability to think they can be; “
anything they want to be, you can be who you aspire, dream and want to be ,
proved that you give in the equal input (effort ) to get the desired output (results)”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the problem is, believe finding a solution is the best and quickies t way to
change the situation for the better. And though we find solutions that do
better lives, it is also about high time we sit the children down and ask them “what
can we do for <strong><span style="color: red;">YOU</span></strong>”, “what do <span style="color: red;"><strong>YOU</strong> </span>want” and take it from there... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After reviewing a number of graduate opportunities and
programmes around the country and particularly focusing on the Gauteng region.
Had noticed that the Johannesburg region had invited close to 500 graduates who
have participated in the Youth Career Development Programme since 2008 and gave
them opportunities in the job market at various departments within the region,
giving the young graduates experience in sports and recreation, administration
and capital projects amongst a few, which is an overwhelming experience for the
graduates and quite a big step for the City of Johannesburg and moving towards
an active development plan for the unemployment pandemic in Gauteng. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I certainly was moved by the departments step to motivating
the graduates to look way beyond getting employed, though we know that even
with a 3 year degree qualification, it is still hard to find employment and
where ever you turn to as a graduate (whether a Matric or Tertiary graduate) you
are faced with an institution willing to enhance your skills but not offer any
source of financial <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>support which is
what the youth really want. The youth want jobs, they want financial security,
They go to school so that they are not lingered by poverty, they believe and
know that without an education one will not have a prosperous future, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they want to move out of their parents home
who initially put them through school to get a qualification with the hope that
they will come back home and provide financial assistance to the family so they
don’t sink deeper into poverty, the moment that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the graduate comes home without having acquired
any experience or opportunity in the job market... it is then a struggle to get
into the job market after that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With that being said the graduates were encouraged to look
beyond getting employed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but rather into
being multi skilled, and were mentored to considering <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>volunteerism in order to acquire more experience
and to become entreprneurens who would create many jobs for young <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>people.</span></div>
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make me happy because this is the initial step into social entrepreneurship,
them working towards the creation of jobs for the youth signifies that they
will have identified the problem pertaining to it which is the staggeringly
high youth unemployment rate in South Africa, let alone the unemployment rate
amongst the youth being the highest in Gauteng, nationally. Identifying a problem,
coming up with ideas to deal with it and of the ideas coming up with an
innovative solution that will best fix the problem. In that way impact is made
through implementation and results are achieved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All together having identified and addressed
the social need, Which leads to an introduction of Project IMPACT! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>which is one of the initiatives that aim to
tackle pressing challenges through impact at The Young Social Entrepreneurs
Academy. The graduates get to experience Project IMPACT which is all about ensuring
that tertiary graduates have valuable work experience and skills to secure job
opportunities by contributing to the development of their communities, by providing
experience for the graduates through intensive skills development training
focusing on personal and professional aspects and then allow them to engage in
career-orientated volunteerism. Graduates thereafter not only <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gain valuable work experience but also
contribute to the development of their communities. They learn and enhance their
current skills, making them multi-skilled and able to perform various tasks and
activities, further more have the potential of starting their own social or business
enterprises after the graduate programme. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Executive Director Dudu Maseko shared with graduates at the reception on how
volunteerism has opened doors for her. And that’s exactly what Project IMPACT! At
The Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy - YSEA exists for...”opening doors of opportunities
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Zanele Mabasohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040675823467637962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414315391618440554.post-60020074977004830062013-05-26T01:10:00.000-07:002013-05-26T01:47:03.705-07:00Social EntrepreneurshipSocial Entrepreneurship is quickly gaining a renowned currency around the world. To which Social Entrepreneurship is my field of expertise, saw the need to address the importance of social entrepreneurship by first focusing on what it is, the reason why it exists, information pertaining to entrepreneurship essentials and most importantly why one should consider social entrepreneurship as a venture of expertise. <br />
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First and foremost is the definition of social entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship is an entrepreneurial venture that aims to achieve a desired social change. It typically furthers broad social, cultural and environmental goals and is commonly associated with the voluntary and non-profit sectors though profit can at times also be a consideration. <br />
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Therefore a social entrepreneur is an individual that identifies and solves a social problem on a large scale. These individuals seize opportunities others miss with the objective of improving current systems, inventing and disseminating new approaches to advance sustainable solutions that create social value, they act as change agents for their societies. <br />
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Social Entrepreneurs primarily seek to generate social value rather than profits, where the work done is targeted not only towards immediate, small-scale effects, but sweeping long term change.<br />
Simply put, social entrepreneurs are society’s change agents, creators of innovations that disrupt the status quo and transform our world. <br />
Social entrepreneurs are ambitious, mission driven, strategic, resourceful and results orientated individuals. <br />
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A social entrepreneurs job is to identify a problem, think of suitable innovative ideas to solve the problem and of all ideas sought, one solution has to be chosen that will best FIX the problem. There after implementation follows and the solution is put to action to create an impact, where the measurement of the impact can be examined by an evaluation on the difference made after the initial problem, which is by opening new pathways for the disadvantaged by unlocking the societies full potential to reach social change where in the long run results in a better life and ultimately towards social cohesion.<br />
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After getting understanding on what a social entrepreneur does, and what the primary job of a social entrepreneur is, It is very important to distinguish between a Social Entrepreneur, Volunteer and a Philanthropist. Which are 3 (three) most common terms used in the field of social development.<br />
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<u><em>A brief comparison and description of each is explained below:</em></u><br />
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One of the main reason why touching on this particular aspect is due to the questions and uncertainty of what a social entrepreneur really is and whether or not it can be classified as simply "active volunteerism"<br />
The research for the definition was sparked by a young volunteer who was exceptionally passionate about social responsibility and wanted to know where she should classify herself as a volunteer or social entrepreneur as her question read: <span style="color: red;"><strong>"Are Volunteers also Social Entrepreneurs?"</strong></span><br />
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The answer is NO. A social entrepreneur and a volunteer are 2 different aspects. Compared to a social entrepreneur, whom is n individual who identifies a problem and through the process of innovation, seeks solutions to ensure that the problem is fixed and impact is reached (or improves an existing system to create social change by ensuring that more people benefit from its existence). Whereas a volunteer is an individual that provides labour for free, (for no financial gain).<br />
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Further explained; Social entrepreneurs start or improve something that is already in place, but volunteers do not. In most cases volunteers are recruited to fulfil a very specific task that is part of an existing program. <br />
Innovation is the primary requirement and is always part of social entrepreneurship, but innovation is not required to be a volunteer, hence volunteers provide pre-determined tasks where there is barely no expectation for innovation. <br />
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The biggest difference between the two however, is that Volunteers are never paid (unless there is an agreement with the particular organisation that the volunteer will be affiliated with or volunteers are required to pay a certain fee if they wish to travel outside their geographic locations for volunteering purposes, where the costs go towards the organisation, to cover related costs for the volunteers travels or as means of fundraising for their initiatives), but <span style="color: red;"> social entrepreneurs are usually paid and this is the exciting dimension of social entrepreneurship. </span><br />
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A theme that connects social entrepreneurship and volunteerism is the desire to help people in need. However, there are some interesting differences as mentioned above.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>By Definition: A philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, esp. by the generous donation of money to good causes.</strong></span><br />
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Therefore it is understood that a philanthropist is an individual who engages in activities to benefit people and society. Though philanthropy is often associated with people who are wealthy (because they have more resources to donate to philanthropy) people in a wide range of social and economic classes engage in philanthropy. Philanthropists are often rewarded for their actions with tax breaks, and increase in social status. and other benefits, but also claim altruism as a motivation, though others prefer to remain anonymous so that the focus is on the benefit being provided rather that the person contributing them<br />
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A Social Entrepreneur invents a new system or improves an existing one. Thereafter (in most common cases) the innovation will be costly and the social entrepreneur therefore requires assistance in terms of costs, skills (if it is building or restructuring something physical or where intangible skills are needed to get the job/system working) the Social Entrepreneur would consult a volunteer who is willing to work for free, expecting no financial gain in return.<br />
In a case where new equipment needs to be bought in order for the system to start working so the beneficiaries can use it successfully, the social entrepreneur therefore makes use of philanthropists who donate money , time and material goods to support the cause.<br />
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<em>The Skoll Foundation has recently completed a short film about the field of social entrepreneurship. Its a great overview of the progress made over the last three decades. It starts with Mohammad Yunus and includes interviews with a number of social entrepreneurs and others in the field, including Sally Osberg of the Skoll Foundation, Bill Drayton of Ashoka, Jacqueline Novogratz of the Acumen Fund, John Elkington of Volans, and author David Bornstein</em>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hello there world! </span></b><br />
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You'll be reading a lot from and about me. I certainly am destined to stay - so careful now, I can't wait to start my new blogging experience. As excited as I am about it, i surely do know its going to be awesome!<br />
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Zanele is a <b>Spark International Changemaker</b> 2013 Alumni, of 120 applications was amongst 18 to be selected from all over South Africa to attend the Spark Accelerator program facilitated by CEO of Spark, Aaron Tait. The Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy, which she Founded and currently sits as CEO, was also amongst 6 enterprises out of 950 applications received by Seed Engine to participate in their business accelerator incubation program through the<b> SEED Institute</b> based in Sandton, Johannesburg for 12 weeks.<br />
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Further being amongst 26 young women selected from around the world to attend the<b> Young Women's Leadership Summit </b>held in Washington DC at Georgetown University-McDough School of Business in June 2013, by Ilive2lead International, an international non-profit organisation based in Washington DC that brings together exceptional young leaders from around the world, conducting leadership training and executive education with powerful women and global business industry leaders. Zanele got the opportunity to represent young women in South Africa at the United States Senate by engaging in round table, open discussions with senators, congress men and women and global ambassadors on socio-economic challenges affecting women around the world, and developing sustainable solutions to empowering and building stronger women leaders in developing and developed countries around the globe. Zanele is a Bachelors in Business Administration graduate student who aspired to study international relations and politics at Georgetown University.<br />
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She had been fortunate to be amongst 100 <b>Brightest Young Minds</b> chosen around South Africa and the rest of the world to attend the Brightest Young Minds Summit in August 2013. She expressed her experience as "worth every second" after the Summit, and being happy to be an Alumnus of BYM 2013. Soon after sponsored by South Africa's official marketing agency, Brand South Africa to participate in the 4th annual <b>One Young World Summit</b> that took place for the very first time in Africa, in Sandton Johannesburg in October 2013.<br />
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Through her commitments and passion to speak about issues that affect women and youth on a global scale,<br />
Zanele was recently elected as a member and representative of the <b>Youth Advisory Panel</b> of the <b>United Nations Population Fund</b> (UNFPA) after being invited to attend the Conference on Maternal, New Born and Child Health in Boksburg - Johannesburg during the year and invited to the Mail and Gardian Thinking Forum with the International Migrant Organisation, GIZ, Loveife and UNFPA, where she shared challenges that youth face as refugees and migrant in new countries from her experiences as well as proposing possible recommendations to be undertaken by the global organisations to stimulate change. Her participation was well appreciated and received massive applauds for her tremendous contributions.<br />
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She speaks humbly of her accomplishments and as the Founder of , the<b> Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy</b>, expresses her long term goal of seeing it prosper. "I want young people to dream, to dream beyond what they see. I want young people to Believe not only in themselves, but in others. I want young people - as they are said to be the largest population in the world - to use the power that lies<br />
in their hands." She shared how the Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy aims to be the a continental institute for social entrepreneurs who implement change, where solutions stimulated by the use of innovation, creativity and imagination come to life, to create a world where poverty and youth unemployment amongst other challenges, do not exist. "Effective leadership will be practiced within each economies governmental structure, political leaders will create successful and transparent institution of positive change with integrity. Women will play vital roles in the performance of their countries and gender inequalities will no longer be an issue. No young person will be unemployed, and poverty will not exist. The future of our generation and the next generation to come... - as Bishop Desmond Tutu once reiterated 'lies in our hands'." She said. Zanele aims to create that vision through the inauguration, development and growth of the Young Social Entrepreneurs Academy.<br />
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Zanele has a passion for marketing and is currently perusing her Bachelors in Business Administration Majoring in Marketing Management with the<b> IMM Graduate School of Marketing</b>. She keeps maintains a balanced and healthy lifestyle by not only playing tennis, yoga and netball, but she enjoys being outdoors hiking and doing any adventurous activities that give her an adrenalin rush to keep her active physically, mentally and spiritually. "3 things on my bucket list that i hope to do before the year 2015 are: bungee jumping, sky diving and scuba diving...don't ask me why I haven't done them yet.. all i can really say is "'They are extremely extreme sports and require A LOT of therapy!'"<br />
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As an <b>ilive2lead Global Ambassador</b> Zanele got the chance to travel to Deauville and Paris in France to attend the prestigious global annual meeting- the <b>Women's Forum on Economy and Society,</b> where she played a role in stimulating minds by asking relevant questions and steering attention to "listening to the new voices of the youth". She was one of 7 young women from 5 different continents invited to represent young women and men from their continents and part of the official media and press, blogging about their experiences after interviewing global leaders, CEO's, Founders and representatives of multi-national co-operations from around Europe and the world. Their experiences were published on international press such as Forbes, Daily Beast, Huffington Post, ilive2lead Blog and Diplomatic Courier newspapers.<br />
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Having attended an <b>AIESEC South Africa Conference </b>in her early tertiary years and being a member of the largest youth lead organisation in the world, Zanele still finds time to offer her skills and energy to Non profitable organisations, such as the <b>Reach for a Dream</b> Organisation which has a national presence in South Africa. "I started volunteering at the tender age of 16, which helped me enhance my skills and attain not only experience in diverse fields and industries of expertise but, that of motivating me to achieve greater heights." She was elected Class Representative Leader, Student Representatives Board and Committee member of<b> Varsity College Cares</b> and the <b>Golden Key International Honorary Society</b> during her 1st and 2nd years of tertiary studies.<br />
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I hope to write more about my journey, as much as I would love to add accomplishments from the past, I'd rather keep space for future achievements! Nonetheless - Welcome to my blog!" - Zanele Mabaso<br />
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