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Building schools that will continue to have an impact many years from now.
My interest is in education, it's the key to providing developing countries with the skills and necessities to be self reliant and successful. However, universal education is not a cheap consideration. Nik Kafka, and the project Teach A Man To Fish has developed a method to ensure education is widespread but also virtually cost free. The idea is to encourage schools and students to start small business within the school, such as small herds of goats, chickens, produce etc. so that the income generated sustains the operation of the school. Not only does it provide the students with a proper education but also empowers them and gives them confidence to be successful operating a business.
This could be the answer, it will start small and gain momentum as participating countries will improve from the stimulated economy and the active citizens. The more schools built and students graduated, the more areas of the nation will be affected.
The next step is full development, it really is a snowball effect.
This could be the answer, it will start small and gain momentum as participating countries will improve from the stimulated economy and the active citizens. The more schools built and students graduated, the more areas of the nation will be affected.
The next step is full development, it really is a snowball effect.
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Comment by Ssozi Javie on March 10, 2010 at 6:36pm
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Agent Kelly, thanks for sharing this knowledge. I am interested in Tech the Man how to Fish Project.
And Education is meant not to be business oriented but a service to our communities. To empower the people and develop new skills.
Look forward to reading more posts from you. :)
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Comment by Kelly-Scott Miles on March 11, 2010 at 4:51am
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Thanks!
I do agree that education is not meant to be business oriented, it looks like that is what I'm trying to say. I was focusing on it because it's revolutionary in it's sustainability, the virtually cost free operation wouldn't be possible without the business aspect. However, what really got me interested in education, especially internationally, is being able to inspire, empower and make a difference. Are you involved in education?
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Actually I totally agree with you. Just to make myself clearer; educators/ schools are not supposed to rip money of students because they want the education. Education is supposed to be more like a VOLUNTARY SERVICE.
In the case of your story its very interesting to hear that school there are trying to diversify, - Help students earn some money which enables sustain their education and also earn practical skills in the business world.
I am not directly involved in education. But I am a trainer. I work with an NGO which raises ICT Awareness amongst the Youth in Uganda.
How about you?
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