http://dabo589.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/549915
In short, this is in cognizance of the varying problems of citizens in various countries. Ie the need for an individual to STAND UP and do something meaningful without being paid, forced or coerced in doing a task/job. This concerns various aspect of individuals, be you skilled, graduate or with an experience; because people often see the need to do something in turn for a pay or reward. As the first nature of the human mind is ‘love thy self first before any other’.

Yes, this is true, but in real situations; it is always necessary for individuals to become national heroes and heroines in their small locality as a legacy in the daily rhythms o life. i.e. do something today or help in eradicating poverty, reverse the spread of HIV/Aids.
In short, you become a VOLUNTEER to attain some of the MDG’s before 2015.
A VOLUNTEER with a focus of initiating and using your skills to facilitate the well being of others. As ‘education is only effective when it is shared’. This clearly shows, what you as an individual has done for your community irrespective of being rich or poor. As long as, you are skilled and experience there is a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Others often complain of not having a well placed job after graduating from college or university especially in third world countries. Yes, it is true and an unbearable situation after going through the rigors of university life; but one thing lacking – EXPERIENCE. Because with experience, it clearly tells your employer and also builds your personal self that; there is more which you know part from what was initially learnt in school.

Hence, the need to make a mark in history, by offering your community what you have and they in turn share out their views as it complements another; ‘sharing skills, changing lives’.

Volunteerism, as I see it from the bifocal phase of life endures patient, love, determination and the need to give one self up for what you believe in. i.e. to make the world a better place. Because, it is only when these attributes are shown, then you can succeed in your goals. From all indications the possibilities of life cannot be achieved easily without some strings attached. And for a volunteer to work earnestly is to care and love the job he/she is doing.

With much to say, I believe this day marks a milestone in history and a clarion call for all to take an initiative to b a volunteer. And be among the 8,100 and more UNV’s working and serving communities around the world to attain not only the MDG’s but to create a peaceful world. As volunteers can transform themselves with their various changing communities in which they work.
With this, I believe VOLUNTEERS can be partners in development or VOLUNTEER FOR DEVELOPMENT in your small community or country. As the world is still a better place, with all its treachery that surrounds it; only if we can STAND UP as a VOLUNTEER to make it safe for the sake of posterity.

Mohamed S. Dabo
Regional Youth Coordinator
iEARN Sierra Leone
maidabo@gmail.com
www.iearnsierraleone.org
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In short, this is in cognizance of the varying problems of citizens in various countries. Ie the need for an individual to STAND UP and do something meaningful without being paid, forced or coerced in doing a task/job. This concerns various aspect of individuals, be you skilled, graduate or with an experience; because people often see the need to do something in turn for a pay or reward. As the first nature of the human mind is ‘love thy self first before any other’.

Yes, this is true, but in real situations; it is always necessary for individuals to become national heroes and heroines in their small locality as a legacy in the daily rhythms o life. i.e. do something today or help in eradicating poverty, reverse the spread of HIV/Aids.
In short, you become a VOLUNTEER to attain some of the MDG’s before 2015.
A VOLUNTEER with a focus of initiating and using your skills to facilitate the well being of others. As ‘education is only effective when it is shared’. This clearly shows, what you as an individual has done for your community irrespective of being rich or poor. As long as, you are skilled and experience there is a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Others often complain of not having a well placed job after graduating from college or university especially in third world countries. Yes, it is true and an unbearable situation after going through the rigors of university life; but one thing lacking – EXPERIENCE. Because with experience, it clearly tells your employer and also builds your personal self that; there is more which you know part from what was initially learnt in school.

Hence, the need to make a mark in history, by offering your community what you have and they in turn share out their views as it complements another; ‘sharing skills, changing lives’.

Volunteerism, as I see it from the bifocal phase of life endures patient, love, determination and the need to give one self up for what you believe in. i.e. to make the world a better place. Because, it is only when these attributes are shown, then you can succeed in your goals. From all indications the possibilities of life cannot be achieved easily without some strings attached. And for a volunteer to work earnestly is to care and love the job he/she is doing.

With much to say, I believe this day marks a milestone in history and a clarion call for all to take an initiative to b a volunteer. And be among the 8,100 and more UNV’s working and serving communities around the world to attain not only the MDG’s but to create a peaceful world. As volunteers can transform themselves with their various changing communities in which they work.
With this, I believe VOLUNTEERS can be partners in development or VOLUNTEER FOR DEVELOPMENT in your small community or country. As the world is still a better place, with all its treachery that surrounds it; only if we can STAND UP as a VOLUNTEER to make it safe for the sake of posterity.

Mohamed S. Dabo
Regional Youth Coordinator
iEARN Sierra Leone
maidabo@gmail.com
www.iearnsierraleone.org


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Its yet another milestone in our work as volunteers. I would like to ask youths, especially the young people working through the thick and thin of issues in creating a positive change in the lives of their communities of HOW DO THE SEE THE ISSUE OF VOLUNTEERING AND WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHANGE?

I congratulate everyone for a job well done in making sure there is a chnage in the lives of their fellow men. Lets keep up the job amidst our challenges.

Cheers as, we pray fo rthe victims of the Mumbai attack.

Mohamed S. Dabo
iEARN Sierra Leone
Regional Youth Coordinator
'just as it takes the acts of war to make war, so it takes for peace'



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Am new to the blog as i now things will actually happen positively with the kind of collaboration we will be making.

Am a Sierra Leonean, studying Political Science (Hons. class), as i aim to contribute my views about my post-conflict community. I mean, what has been the lives of ex-child soldiers, child miners and youths after the war. How this has affected their lives,and the postive impact they are making tobecome prdouctive citizens in a society where they are been discriminated in schools and playgrounds communities.

Hope to hear from u guys]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:15:00 EDT http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/496647 8.49 -13.23416678.49-13.2341667 http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/431345
What, i need is my airfare to Ghana for the Canadian visa before the the first week in August, due to the schedule.I have raised 200$, but the flight cost 580$, to make a trip with kenya airways. As, i hope to make a presentation at the ceremony with regards to child solodiers in post-conflict Sierra Leone who have been transformed into child miners. This is project am implementing in Kono District - famed for 'blood diamonds' in relation to the BLOOD DIAMONDS movie to showcase the factors that fuel the civil war.

I would be grateful, if any one can help to fund raise or donate whatever he/she can to make a difference in the life of a volunteer, youth leader in a post-conflict nation.

You can get me on maidabo@gmail.com or call 00232-33-862767. I can send my resume, scholarship and inivtation letters to anyone who would like to help.

Cheers and thanks in advance.
Mohamed Dabo.]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:25:00 EDT http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/431345 8.49 -13.23416678.49-13.2341667 http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/279769 TIG members in Sierra Leone and in the diaspora, i hope you will patronise with us in having a successful album musical concert @ the Old Skool night Club.

Entrance is Le 20,000 per person, whilst patron is by donation.

Come and don't be left out to get the didactic message of these talented artist using music to discuss issues of global concern that affects people's lives.

So, don't be late or to be told, as 'music is the food for the soul especially when you can get the lyrics in the didactic form.

See you when you get there.]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/279769 8.49 -13.23416678.49-13.2341667 http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/270537
The International Education and Resource Netwrok - iEARN for short launches its second positive music project album - 'NEXT NEXT GENERATION' in Freetown.

The youths at iEARN composed songs that deals with positive issues thats affects the young people, youths and even commuity leaders.

This wonderful and fantastic musical explosion will take place on the 24th November this year(2007) at the Family Kingdom Resort and also at Old Skool (VIP).

Its going to be wonderful and celebrating as you may see old and make new friends.

Every youth, students and community leaders are invited.

'Cos it gonna be wonderful, for the Next Generation'.

Have fun.

Check on www.iearnsierraleone.org for more details or 1st floor , Stadium Hostels.

Mohamed Dabo]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:18:00 EDT http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/270537 8.49 -13.23416678.49-13.2341667 http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/247261
We are all United under one name, as WE sing our National anthem 'Firmly united, ever We stand' Can we really reflect this in our minds and not only in the words we sing? Sierra Leoneans, the 'Isles of March" is on the hook for us, as the whole world is watching - to see if we can reverse our hard earned peace.

Don't be convinced, used, and misused by politicians. It is prudent for us to abide by the rules if party 'SOLO B' or ERNEST wins. And, please don't create unnecessary chaos in our country as We sing, "Great is thy love we have for thee". For, the security forces especially the military and Police will enforce the laws. Don't be moved with the ideal of another coup d'etat. It will not only work, but it will be received with sad feelings as the ' people is the people's power'. So, if politicians think, they (military) will intervene; that is an errorneous representation. As, the people recently saw the ruthless regime of our times in Sierra Leone under the guise of 'corporate interest'.

Be careful, and be warned, as Sierra Leone is the only country WE can proud of as "Land that WE love our Sierra Leone".

I rest my case, for comments.

Mohamed S.Dabo
Political Science Dept.
FBC/USL]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:12:00 EDT http://dabo589.tigblog.org/post/247261 8.49 -13.23416678.49-13.2341667