Young African Leaders Summit

An exciting opportunity!!

The Mandela Young African Leaders summit is an initiative that fosters leadership skills and provides academic exposure for young people on the continent who show promise.  The program brings them to Washington DC (after a rigorous application process) to participate in a prestigious leadership program in the summer.

"What are the criteria for selection?"

"Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):"

• "A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
• A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• An energetic, positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
• A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home."

https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/washington-fellowship/apply/

Mandela Young African Leaders Summit

I Love Tea...Stunned When I Listened to This Piece on BBC News!!

       When I think 'tea' I think of the drink I've had from I was a child growing up in Jamaica...(I only got to like coffee after migrating to the United States). But there is still nothing like a cup of tea...any kind..Chamomile, Mint, Green, and yes, brands such as Lipton, Tetley, and now Assam, which I was personally able to try, and bring back home, from my trip to India this past summer.  Heck, tea and I have a relationship! We have history!
        So when my husband and I, a couple evenings ago tuned in to the BBC News' report on the appalling conditions of workers on tea estates in India, to say I was shocked would be an understatement. My goodness, on my day trip to Tamil Nadu, my friends Riyas and Yasir stopped for pictures so my colleagues and I could see and touch tea plants! The weather was divine, balmy 60s farenheit, sunny, and just enjoyable.  We saw ladies at work picking tea leaves.

Check out the story for yourself.

A Tea Story That' s Not Tasty