eNet Initiative

ABOUT eNET INITIATIVE

2012-02-12T06:45:00.001-08:00

eNet Initiative is a youth led initiative geared towardsencouraging young people to positively maximize the use and opportunity of computer and IT ingeneral. The initiative also train young people basically on how to use thecomputer and surf the internet.

We are not just an initiative but also a group of youngpeople that uses IT to affect live. We work to fight against cybercrime, youthcrime and juvenile delinquency. In an effort to achieve these objectives weorganizer seminars and project for secondary and tertiary schools so as to catchthem young and prepare them with opportunities and sensitize their mindset withpositive ideologies.eNet Initiative also share and update articles on our blogwith various areas of interest that motivate young people to create change Readmore. Wecan run and manage your blog for you.

eNet Initiative is also known for web design and development,we facilitate dynamic website for individual and corporate bodies using ContentManagement System (CMS) with interest in JOOMLA, we run beginner, Intermediate and advance class. What are you waiting? Call ustoday we can do it for you.

We are always ready to align and work with individuals or corporatebodies who may need our professional services or share the same view with us.Together we can make the world a better place.

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UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT LAW 3: IT'S SUPREME IMPORTANCE AMONG OTHERS

2012-01-31T08:16:00.000-08:00

Article 3 of the universal declaration of Human Right state’s that “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.

The current security problems we face in the society today suggest that little or no interest is given to article 3 of this universal human right law . In our society today, it is not new to hear about cases of death due to molestation, abuse and neglect, the security of life in our society today is no longer guaranteed and people are denied of their liberty every day thereby posing against these laws that was made to nurse the life of every human being and also make the world a better place to be. Over the years, parents lose their sons and daughters to the helpless hand of this society that could not practice the article 3 as directed by law.
However, the people in the society also lack the knowledge that as a person we have the right to life, liberty and security. Often time, people are saddle to die without knowing that they have protection to live. People who understand that every human has the right to life, liberty and security makes it very difficult for others to understand to avoid been noticed of the advantages they have over others which is what I see as “Man’s inhumanity against man”.

Now, let’s talk about this side of the society, an entity called Nigeria. With these laws, more especially article 3, the primary objective of any government in any given society is to protect the life of her citizenry. The prose insecurity saga in Nigeria has made so many people to lose their life, people are dying every day, the society are preparing the crime and the criminals are committing it, which eventually leads to their death.Now the question is why are these laws not practised?.

In Nigeria today, people hardly say the truth because there is no freedom/protection. Corruption in other way round has taken grand of all the activities in the government thereby denying the government the sole responsibility and what they owe their citizenry. Nigeria, and several part of the world, people die of torture, molestation, abuse and neglect because this laws were not practised. Why should people be treated differently while exercising their human right? Why the cry in the society today and why should people lose their joy? Why should people die, if people should die how did they die? Why should the society pose a serious threat of insecurity to people? This are few of thousand of questions people ask everyday just to tell you that article 3 of Universal Human Right are neglected nor practised.

The important of this law in our society today can never be over emphasized, now, it is in the neglect of this law that a lot of menace is taking place in our society today and We need this human right law to protect life; we need this human right law to exercise our liberty, we need this human right law to be free from torture and other forms of molestation, abuse and neglect in the society. Above all we need this law to make the world comfortable and a better place to live.

In conclusion, the society need not only to implement this law but will also allow the people to exercise it. The people cannot continue to live an unprotected life while they are protected. The united nation who enacted these laws should always oversea that they are well practised. The society should also sensitize the people to understand their fundamental human right and ways of exercising them, hence we will all be happy, live together and share the light of the world.

YOUNG PEOPLE IN NIGERIA CAN DO WITHOUT CRIME

2011-11-25T10:25:00.001-08:00

Crime is anyact or omission that violates a law which results in a punishment. The punishmentswhich can range from the payment of a fine to incarceration in jail. The levelof the offense or crime will usually be set in proportion to the severity ofthe crime.

Over the years, peerpressure and environmental factors has subjected the mindset of an averageNigerian youth to the psychological reasoning which reads to them that theycannot do without crime. These factor and pressure which includes the fast makingmoney by individuals in the society “Cyber Crime” is one of the brain behindthe reasoning. The society has compelled some young people in Nigeria to dowhat they feel is the fastest way to be rich and earn a good living, thereby encouragingthe greatest problem we face in this country (Crime and Corruption). Peers influencealso encourages these problems either by their actions or inactions, in our musicindustries today; we preach the negative message to our young people therebyenhancing the horizon and path in promoting this menace in our society.

However, I write toencourage you that we as young people can still do without crime. Think about “BluePrints” the innovative ways of making things different. Think about thosethings you can do for your community, think about the positive change you cancreate in your immediate environment. Do what you can with what you have andwhere you are; Do you know that you can market you self positively? The world is waiting to buyyour product. You can be a legend, activist or change maker of your time. Thewhole world can know about your initiative and great potentials if you canharness them and put them in the positive channel.

Arise and be that change youwant to see in your community, walk the talking, don’t be the leaders of tomorrowbut rather be the leader of now and ambassador of tomorrow. Change you mindsetand believe that you can be upright; you can buy that house, drive nice carsand build your family positively in Nigeria without engaging in any illegalacts. Look not to those your peers who overnight became rich but rather planyour life to become a person the society will ever remember and think of.Together we can change our society, Nigeria and the world but it begins withyou.

THE QUESTIONS YOUNG PEOPLE IN NIGERIA ASK (Are we well represented in the Nigerian nation structure?)

2011-11-16T09:29:00.001-08:00

Young people are the driving force for the development of anynation if given the opportunity to contribute in decision making and alsoshowcase what they have. Young people in the world over are contributing theirown quota to the developmental processes of their respective nations, therebymaking the world a better place to live.

In Nigeria, however, the case is different. Youngpeople are given little or no representation in the nation’s structure. This isbecause some corrupt leaders would not want to be exposed in their corruptactivities if a young person is engaged with them. For instance, in ourpolitical and economical structures, young people are rarely found at the helmof affairs; simply because a young person will always nurse for change at alltimes and the corrupt ones would obviously resist the changes that bring theirnefarious activities to light.

Youth representation can be better improved if youthcan be adequately engaged in decision making both in the government and otherforms. Youth representation can also be promoted if youth will understand theneed to vote and be voted for during the election; this will give room foryoung people to be ably represented in government

Furthermore, young people should have an interest inthe politics of our nation, they should also understand the need forparticipation, and they should not have a lukewarm outlook on issues thataffects them.

Finally , a nation that has no plan for heryouths, who will take over the mantle of leadership from her as ambassadors oftomorrow should expect nothing but calamities at all time and should beready to face different forms of menace.

CALL FOR APPLICATION: VALUES AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGRAMME

2011-11-12T08:03:00.001-08:00

About LEAP Africa
Leadership Effectiveness Accountability Professionalism (LEAP) Africais a nonprofit organization, which is committed to developing dynamic,innovative and principled African Leaders.
Since 2004, LEAP has equipped over 20,000 youth between the ages of16-30years with skills and tools that they require to serve as effective changeagents in the society through its Youth Leadership Programme. In turn, theseyouth have initiated high impact social projects in their local communities.

About the Values & Leadership Skills Programme
The Values and Leadership Skills Programme (VLSP) is a three-day workshopdesigned to inspire, empower and equip Nigerian youth with the life andvalue-based leadership skills required to cope with life’s challenges and serveas exemplary change agents in their local communities. The training challengesyouth to act as responsible citizens that model ethical behaviour andcontribute to community development Youth Leadership.
The workshop will be offered free of charge to 50 select youth in Lagos,Abuja & Enugu States. Participants will be provided with learning materialsduring the training and those who satisfactorily complete the programme willreceive a certificate of completion.

Sponsors
The Values and Leadership Skills Programme is funded by the Foreign &Common Wealth Office of the United Kingdom Government.

Target Participants
Youth between the ages of 18 to 30, who are passionate about communityservice and have a strong interest in developing leadership skills.
*All past beneficiaries of LEAP’s youth programmes are not allowed to applyfor this programme.

Click here to dowlaod the form http://www.leapafrica.org/Downloads.php

ABOUT ME

2011-11-11T10:21:00.001-08:00

Ernest is a crime prevention activist. He is an active youth who is passionate to see his society free from crime, Drug Abuse, violence, and Corruption . He has contributed immensely to this cause through his works of activism and volunteerism.

His experience and recognition to educate his peers and create change in his immediate environment inspired him to initiate series of projects on Crime Prevention, leadership and Environment for young people in Abakaliki Ebonyi State Nigeria.

Through his volunteer works, he has volunteer experince with Actionaid International on a Project tagged “Child Message Collection” under Ebonyi State Partnership Against Poverty. He has also volunteered for Withworth Academy and online volunteer experiences. He is the outstanding Award winner of 2010 “Youth of the Year” Casey Award by Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria.

Ernest is an alumnus of National Tolerance Academy (NTA) a United Nations Alliance of Civilizations programme; LEAP Africa Values and Leadership Skills programme and Withworth Academy.

Ernest is presently the Team leader of Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter and with other leadership experience. Ernest has been awarded a certificate of completion from International Alliance for Youth Coalition on completion of one year International GEAR-UP E-course.

Ernest is a Web Developer with Interest in Joomla Content Management System. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. He is a Nigerian and he believe so much in Nigeria. Read more

LEADERSHIP PROJECT

2011-07-31T08:35:00.000-07:00

A 1 DAY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR TAGGED “CATCH THEM YOUNG” ORGANIZED BY YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF NIGERIA, EBONYI STATE CHAPTER.

PREAMBLE
Nigeria is a land blessed with great human and natural resources. Perhaps, the richest and the most abundant of these resources are the human resources. Unfortunately, we have often faced severe setback in our leadership system as a result of our inability to harness these enormous gifts of human treasures.
Regrettably, this has in no small measure contributed to the inexplicable spread of corruption and crimes of different forms in our societies, especially among the youths and school leavers.

In view of this, Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter – a Non Governmental Organization that is concerned with training youths on ways to assist in the campaign against Crimes in our societies has packaged this 1 day programme envisaged to revive our leadership system beginning from the grass root; young scholars in our Secondary Schools.
This project ‘Catch Them Young’ came from the motive and objectives aimed at re-orienting our students on the need for good governance and restoring self confidence in them as the surest way to prepare them as the future leadership of our country.

INTRODUCTION
Leadership problem in our societies calls for serious concern. This can be traced back to the poor foundation of leadership trainings and structures installed in our institutions of learning, especially during the formative stages of individuals. Evidence of this line of thought can eloquently be seen from the poor nature at which Secondary School Functionaries or Prefects are equipped after they have been selected in our Schools.

If you take a closer look in our Secondary Schools, you will agree with me that every year we keep rolling out new crops of young leaders with poor leadership qualities and skills. We make little or no effort to equip them with necessary trainings to enable them actualize the purposes for which they are selected. We keep blaming our circular leaders, yet we forget that we are directly responsible for the league of bad adult leaders we have proliferated all over our country today.
At the early stage of the development of a child, whatever is learnt by that child is believed to be accurate and thus he or she grows to in-culture it as a habit. It therefore calls for caution while training a child and this entails teaching them the appropriate things to do as leaders.

These days, it is no longer a surprise that most of the school children run away from responsibilities. Often times, they prefer to join illicit groups and gangs going about threatening their fellow students and even sometimes going as far as bullying and molesting them. Records have it that the rate of growth of juvenile delinquencies in our Secondary Schools today have tripled over the last decade and have continue to pose serious threat to the development of our children. All these are as a result of negligence of the quality of education and trainings we give to our children.

It is therefore on the bases of this ugly trend that have existed for too long that YCWN, Ebonyi State Chapter meticulously studied the true cause of most of our leadership problems and crimes in our schools and has formulated a simple but unique means through which it can be tackled. Through this we intend to contribute towards reducing the incidence of crimes in our Secondary Schools and Society at large. In retrospect build better future leaders for our great State and Nation.
We seek this means to be able to equip and empower our young leaders in Secondary Schools on their responsibilities through a well packaged strategy on breeding responsive leaders as well as build conducive atmosphere for learning. Here we bring to you “Leadership Seminar for Young Leaders”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE SEMINAR
The aims of the project are as follows;
To train our young leaders the proper steps to actualize their desire of good governance.
To promote crime-free, drug-free, violence-free environment in our schools making them conducive for learning.
To instil positive values, foster good citizenship and build self-confidence in our young people.
To enable our young scholars and leaders to become resources for preventing crimes, drug abuses and violence in our schools.

THE SEMINAR
The Halls of St. John the Evangelist Parish Okpaugwu were filled with bright youths mostly teenagers drawn from ten Secondary Schools thus Urban Model Secondary school, EBSU Staff Secondary School, Abakaliki High School (PRESCO), Government Technical College, St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Bishop Otubelu Memorial Secondary School, Bethel Comprehensive Secondary School, Hope Hight International School, Girls High School and Holy Ghost Secondary School in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

The Seminar Tagged “Catch Them Young “was organised by Youth Crime Watch Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter Led by Casey Ezema Ernest Onyeka the state coordinator of the chapter. He stated that with the fast rate that our moral values are depreciating especially among the Youths Leading to Social Vices hence The need for Seminar.

LECTURES BY RESOURCES PERSONS
ONWE IKENNA LEONARD (Activist/Project Officer YCWN) Delivered The First Lecture Titled “Drug Trafficking and Abuse; the Effect on Students and its Remedy”.
He works the students through on the Dangers inherent in Drug Trafficking and advised them to desist from it entirely.

DR. SMART OTU (A Senior Lecturer in Department of Sociology Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki) Delivered a Lecture Titled “Crimes in Our Secondary School, The Implications and Solutions’’. He stated that in Our Secondary School, Hard Drugs, Cultism and Exam Malpractice are The Common Crimes perpetuated by The Students. The Implications according to The Speaker includes Poor Performance in Exam, Poor quality graduates, and Drug Addicts. He warned The Students that as Leaders in their Various School, They should lead by Example Staying out of Crimes and its related activities.

The Third Speaker was DR. OBINNA ODOEMENA (A Final Year Medical Student) on ``Leadership in Our Secondary Schools, Dr. Obinna warned the Students not to Abuse any Opportunity given to them to lead but to see the Chance as an opportunity to serve the Masses. He enumerated the qualities of a good leader to Include, Honesty, Accountability, Proactive, Innovative and Responsive etc.

And finally it was The Turn of MONSIGNOR PATRICK MARY MMUO (Parish priest of St John catholic church)who Spoke of” The Importance of Role Models and Mentorship in The Lives of Secondary School Students”.
He challenged them to look upon the Society and Emulate the Lives of Past and Present Great men and Women in the World Who Lived or Living a Life Worthy of Emulating. Questions and answer sections was next which afforded to young students the opportunity to ask questions probing their minds.

COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS.
Some Participant likes Ngozi Udo a student from Urban Model Secondary School thank the organisers for the issue they treated like been discipline, punctual, diligent and honest amongst others things.
Frank Nwasum from Tender Heart Foundation also thanked the organiser for What He called life changing Lessons he learnt from the One day event.
Finally, Certificate of participation was awarded to the participating schools and the best Group presenter was also recognised. Entertainment followed immediately before the vote of thanks and closing by the State coordinator.

WATER TESTING PROJECT

2011-07-31T08:22:00.000-07:00

In a view to create a healthy and sustainable water for drinking and for aquatic life, with support from WWMD we conducted a successful research on water to study the local water we have, how good it is for drinking and for habitat of aquatic life: The research was conducted in Urban Model Secondary School Abakaliki Ebonyi State Nigeria...

YOUTH CYBER SECURITY PROJECT

2011-07-31T08:13:00.000-07:00

REPORT ON A 4-5 HOURS YOUTH DISCUSSION ON “CYBER SECURITY” HELD ON WEDNESDY 11TH MAY 2011, AT LOBBY CAFÉ PRESCO CAMPUS EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI By Ezema Ernest Onyeka.

Permeable
Information and communication technologies have become a significant factor in development, having a profound impact on the political, economic and social sectors of many countries. While many equate information and communication technologies primarily with mobile and more advanced technologies, a more useful definition of information and communication technologies include all technologies that enable the handling of information and facilitate different forms of communication. By expanding the notion of information and communication technologies to include both older and newer technologies, from newspapers, radio and television to camcorders, cell phones, computers and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning, the full positive and negative impact of ICT on the social development of youth can be better understood. Hence, the 4-5 hours Youth Discussion on “Cyber Security”.

The Meeting
The meeting started with the arrival/registration of participants followed by an opening prayer said by “Joy” a student of Computer Science Department, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. An introduction was made followed by an opening remark said by Ernest Onyeka Ezema the facilitator of the programme, on his remark he gave light to why the meeting was conducted and a little introduction to Cyber Security and also the young people involvement on the internet. A “YES/NO” Icebreaker was conducted which tends to treat a communication problem young people face in Nigeria. (Participants go around, ask questions to their follow participants and the participant is required to answers his/her question without replying YES or No but will reply with other answers, Participant who replied YES or No will be collected his/her pen from). There was a strict adherence to the guide provided by Youngstars Foundation in conducting the Cyber Security Meeting.
Presentation
The first presentation was done by Daniel Nwagboso a final year student of Mass Communication Department Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, and Editor in-chief SUG Magazine EBSU, and PRO SUG EBSU.

He presented on the topic “Overview of Internet Technology and Impact on Modern Life” which he was very familiar with. He gave more light on the internet Technology and Impact on modern society which he explained that technology is fast growing from level we are seeing it to another level. He equally pointed out some of the technologies young people use now, their benefits and impact.

The second presentation was done by Joshua a Project Engineer at Blue Chip Technologies, Abakaliki Ebonyi State on the topic “Opportunities on The internet for youth and Dangers of The Internet” he analyzed some of the opportunities for youth on the internet and how they can harness them. Also he pointed out some likely dangers youth face on the internet and how they can not be involved which includes-Cyberbullying, Sexual Predators, Pornography, Damaged Reputations, Gambling on the Internet, Drugs, Alcohol and Other Dangers. He also urges them not to be involved these dangers. Question and answered was entertained after the presentations

Group Work

The group was divided into 6 groups having 6 persons on each of the groups. The group was presented with a task to work on from the guide, which they did and was presented by one person from their groups who they recommend to present/represent the group on the presentation. Some mistakes were corrected on the presentation and the essence of the group work was made known to them by the facilitator.

Pictures/Photos
During the meeting, some segments of the meeting was captured, which includes the registration segment, the general meeting segment, group work segment, presentation segment and a general shot with the participants.

Challenges

The facilitator faced some challenges in carrying out this meeting which includes, Publicity, Attendance by the participant, Entertainment, Time. Some of the participant who was present on the meeting left before the ending of the meeting.

Conclusion

The meeting went successfully and Youngstars foundation was commended by the participants for their work in promoting Cyber Security and also encouraging youths on the positive use of the internet through their campaign and education.

TREE PLANTING PROJECT

2011-07-26T12:31:00.000-07:00

Project Coordinator:
Ezema Ernest Onyeka

Date of Project:
6th April, 2011

Aim of the Project:
The aim of this project is to promote/encourage environmental sustainability and adequately create awareness on the dangers of Climate Change and how to prevent them through tree planting.

Background Summary:
As our environment continued to degrade and global warming continued to skyrocket, the ozone layer fast depleting, the need for young people to get involved in tackling the problems of environmental instability and global warming is at hand, hence the project “Tree Planting”
Introduction:
Tree planting is the process of transplanting tree seedlings, generally for forestry, land reclamation, or landscaping purposes. It differs from the transplantation of larger trees in arboriculture, and from the lower cost but slower and less reliable distribution of tree seeds.
In silviculture the activity is known as reforestation, or afforestation, depending on whether the area being planted has or has not recently been forested. It involves planting seedlings over an area of land where the forest has been harvested or damaged by fire or disease or insects.
Tree planting is carried out in many different parts of the world, and strategies may differ widely across nations and regions and among individual reforestation companies. Tree planting is grounded in forest science, and if performed properly can result in the successful regeneration of a deforested area. Reforestation is the commercial logging industry's answer to the large-scale destruction of old growth forests, but a planted forest rarely replicates the biodiversity and complexity of a natural forest. Because trees remove carbon dioxide from the air as they grow, tree planting can be used as a geoengineering technique to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
Project Description:
The project under consideration is designed to create awareness, educate as well as entertain the participants and the society at large.
The project will feature;
1. Planting of trees
2. Seminars/Workshops on climate Change
3.Photo Shots with participants and school management
4.An awareness rally

Objectives:
•To enhance environmental sustainability.
•To encourage youths to associate more on issues of environmental degradation and global warming.
•To freely distribute economic trees so as to increase the economy of the beneficiaries at the long run.
•To link young people and stake holders together and create an avenue for interactions in environmental related issues.

Project duration:
This project is envisaged to run for two (2) months so as to examine and evaluate the progress of the trees planted for this pilot phase.

NATIONAL TOLERANCE ACADEMY (NTA)

2010-11-22T00:51:00.001-08:00

According to Newton’s law of motion, a body will remain in its state of rest except it is acted upon by a force. This force or act when applied brings about a CHANGE. Changes cannot happen if there is no ACT and an action cannot take place if there is no THOUGHT. I have been acted upon by Tolerance Academy and the Change is fast approaching as I am work towards it.

I thought it will never be a success when I saw the advert with the inscription clearly writhen Champions of the Society: Tolerance Academy free accommodation, free feeding and transport subsidy.

This was first of it all in this history of our nation were young scholars take responsibility to say no to religious crisis, cultural differences’ that brought about intolerance in our society.

It is not just an academy but another school of knowledge where conscience oriented and driven mindset brain storm to put an end in this menace in our society today.
Tolerance Academy did not only help me but rather will help my immediate society, because this knowledge gained will be passed from one generation to another which will bring a positive change in the society.

Tolerance Academy to me is an eye opener which will go a long way to impact knowledge and understanding to the people and will also inform those who are not informed on the need for tolerance and understanding in this great nation of ours.
The time for change is now, we can do it, and yes we can. Let us say no to intolerance, Religious crisis and understand that we are one, the Muslim and Christian came from one Abrahamic Faith and we worship one God. Let us integrate with one another and prove to the world that we are good people one nation.
I love my country Nigeria.

YOUTH AND CRIME IN NIGERIA:(Our Actions and Inaction's Towards Positive Change)

2010-11-18T06:04:00.000-08:00

The prevention of crimes and violence in our schools andcommunities recall a basic truth that every man has right to peace andsecurity. Peace and lasting security should always be the persistent objectiveof any government and her citizens. In the last five decades the world hasrecorded a tremendous progress in its developmental advancement in Science andTechnology and other innovations in various fields more than it has experiencedduring the entire human history, previous to this time. Through Science andTechnology our societies have benefited great and sophisticated transformationthus, the world is now called a global village.

However, all these advancements recorded by Scienceand Technology, the world are today confronted with a unique challenges asnever experienced before. Just as great pace of development is experienced inall aspects of life, so also the inexplicable explosion of crimes isencountered in our society on daily basis. The most appalling, being that quiteoften these crimes are perpetuated by youth (young people).

In Nigeria today and several parts of the world, it isno longer new to hear about incidences of crimes like; rape, cases of armedrobbery, fighting, pick pocketing, stealing, dangerous driving, driving withoutlicense, sexual abuses (homosexual, lesbianism, unprotected sex) illicit dressing,internet frauds, corruption of all kinds, smoking among the teens, exammalpractices, cultism, to mention but a few crimes and violent acts predominatewith young people in the world today.

In a bid to correct all these unpleasant,indiscriminate and ugly trends of misnomer in our society, you as a youngperson should be poised in educating and sensitizing the mindset of youth onthe need for a crime free, drug free and violence free society conducive forlearning and living, engage in values and leadership skills programmes,encourage and support individuals with moral courage and create a positivechange in your community/immediate environment. The change you need is withinyou, the time for change is now, we can do it, yes we can but it begins withyou.