Ten Tanzanian secondary school students and their teacher gave high marks to the Youth Leadership Exchange Program (YLEP) in the United States of America. The November 27 - December 21 program, sponsored by the American people through U.S. Department of State, took them to Denver, Colorado and Washington D.C. They lived with American host families, participated in workshops and group discussions, met grassroots activists and community organizers and learned how to build a community of empowered young people and educators. They acquired leadership skills while helping Americans learn more about Tanzanian culture. The Tanzanian students joined similar groups of high school students and educators from Kenya.
Upon their return, the students shared their impressions of America with Elizabeth O'Malley, Peace Corps Country Director for Tanzania, and Public Affairs Officer Dana L. Banks. The students spoke about the friendliness and hospitality of Americans, the warm welcome they received from their host families in the United States, and the transparency of government operations. They also said they were ready to use the leadership skills they acquired during the program for the benefit of their country and to mentor other students to become bold leaders in their communities. This is the fifth group of Tanzanian Secondary School students to take part in the program. The next group of students is scheduled to participate in the program in October 2012.
The Tanzanian students included, Margaret Melkiori (form III), Orkeeswa Secondary School; Jacqueline John Mlay (form IV), Enaboishu Secondary School; James Christopher Chilemba (form III), Mahiwa High Secondary School; Swahiba Ahmadi (form II), Kiuta Day Secondary School; Shukuru Sabihi Shukuru (form III), Newala Day Secondary School; Helena Peter (form III), Tandika Secondary School; Furahini Godlike (form III), Wailes Secondary School; Harrieth Beatus (form III), Kibasila Secondary School; Angel Adam Kobelo (form IV), Edmund Rice High Secondary School; and Donald Muzuka Sendima (form IV), Abbey Secondary School. The group was led by Mr. Herry Elly Makandi, a teacher from Ndanda High Secondary School.
The Youth Leadership Exchange Program was developed in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassies. The participating countries face challenges in at least one area such as tribal and religious conflict and rivalries, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, corruption, and new government structures. The program offers secondary school students and educators from Kenya and Tanzania the opportunity to explore civic education, leadership development, respect for diversity, and community activism through U.S.-based exchange projects. The program is part of overall U.S. Government assistance to Tanzania of more than 700 million USD in 2011.
Bold Leaders is a Social Profit organization with headquarters in Denver, Colorado dedicated to providing leadership development and training services for young people and adults all over the world. The program has served people, organizations and communities in Cambodia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Kenya, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, and the United States. For additional information please see:
http://www.boldleaders.org/.
Ms. Elizabeth O'Malley, Peace Corps Country Director for Tanzania (right), Public Affairs Officer Dana L. Banks (left) and Mr. Honory A. Jerome Public Department Program Assistant (center at the back with glasses) with Ten Tanzanian secondary school students and their teacher gave high marks to the Youth Leadership Exchange Program (YLEP) in the United States of America. The November 27 - December 21 program, sponsored by the American people through U.S. Department of State, took them to Denver, Colorado and Washington D.C. They lived with American host families, participated in workshops and group discussions, met grassroots activists and community organizers and learned how to build a community of empowered young people and educators. They acquired leadership skills while helping Americans learn more about Tanzanian culture. The Tanzanian students joined similar groups of high school students and educators from Kenya.
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