There is no better way to solve African problems in African communities than leading the people to solve their problems themselves. It was yet another moment with parents of grade three in Jos School. The following problems were raised, deliberated upon, debated, discussed, and way forward was given by parents.
(I) Communication (II) Time (III) Discipline (IV) Prayer (V) Food
It was interesting how the hall was filled with life as parents engaged in a meaningful discussion. No one was in a hurry as since they owned the idea. It is important to note parents like the school and services offered. As a matter of fact after the meeting we admitted seven new pupils as the parents left and advertised the school. Keep an eye here next week we are having four more meetings with the parents before we move to a community 258 kilometers from Nairobi. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
Sparking Change in Bugangaizi Community! OPOS Training Rocks Western Uganda!
Today was an extraordinary day as Denis, our dedicated organizer, led an impactful OPOS training in the vibrant Bugangaizi community! The atmosphere was electric as we came together to ignite the flames of transformation!
Through the power of OPOS, we shattered barriers, fostered open dialogue, and empowered community members to take charge of their own destiny. Together, we're creating a movement that will shape a brighter future for Bugangaizi!
From exploring outcomes to embracing best practices, the training equipped us with the tools and knowledge to drive sustainable change within our community.
Are you ready to join the wave of transformation? Let's stand together and unleash the true potential of Bugangaizi! Together, we can make a lasting impact and build a future we can all be proud of!
A special thanks to Denis for organizing this empowering event. Your dedication is truly inspiring!
The VCI African director and VCI Nigeria team held a very intensive and robust brainstorming session today to review and rewrite Outcomes and Practices as it relates to OPOS.
This is to domesticate, fine-tune and align these Outcomes and Practices to reflect the current African context and realities, and also to accommodate the recent changes in the VCI framework and scope.
This development is necessary and timely given the radical changes and innovative steps VCI is taking to reinvigorate and remodel its strategies for greater impact across Africa. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
Viable Community Initiative is the way to go about transforming African communities.
It was very interesting again in Jos School were parents of grade two met for parents day.
As the proprietor and one who has gone through VCI training took the opportunity to help the parents solve their problems by themselves which include:-
● Discipline, ● Academics ● Language ● Communication ●Time ● Safety ● Cleanliness.
The parents complained their children are not disciplined.
“charity begins at home” he made it clear that for children to be disciplined in school they have to start it at home.
So it was agreed every parent should discipline their kids from home.
Parents also pointed out that they also need to be disciplined, in terms of waking up early and preparing their kids for school.
Academics was the next problem to be addressed in our meeting whereby parents agreed that they need to sign their children diaries, make sure home work is attended very well. The welfare of the children ‘s Academics should be weighed by the parent.
It was amazing how the parents of grade two allowed the teachers in Jos School to punish vernacular speakers by wearing a sack. They said they want their children to be fluent in English.
Parents also agreed to communicate instead of talking to both the teachers and the children. This will be achieved by being conscious or minding the words used during communication.
Time, in terms of picking and dropping children in the morning and evening was also discussed. Parents who don’t adhere to time end up affecting other children. Again on time the parents agreed to be bringing their children to school on time and coming for them on time.
On the area of safety the parents agreed they have a bigger role to play by informing their kids that they should not talk to strangers, accept gifts from strangers, using different roads when going or coming back from school and making sure they play safe.
Finally on the issue of Cleanliness parents agreed it is their duty to teach their kids how to be clean practically, by asking them to wash their clothes, brush their shoes, brush their teeth, and to be neat generally and also keep off from things, that will easily harm them.
Shatter Conformity, Spark Transformation! vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7
Happy New Month! From all of us @ VCI vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
The team was at ATOkODJAK, ATAKPAME' to facilitate OPOS.
We had quite a good interaction with the community in identifying their major needs while also proferring sustainable and homegrown solutions using their available resources via basic home practices that are simple, doable but often neglectable.
They also agree that catering and paying quality attention to their children's needs and education cannot be overemphasised as is the only way to ensure a sustainable future for families and the community at large.
The feedback as a result of our OPOS was overwhelming and signal a new dawn for this community. We are hoping they will match words with actions in actualizing their aspirations. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
VCI-KENYA UPDATE!
There is no better way to solve African problems in African communities than leading the people to solve their problems themselves. It was yet another moment with parents of grade three in Jos School. The following problems were raised, deliberated upon, debated, discussed, and way forward was given by parents.
(I) Communication
(II) Time
(III) Discipline
(IV) Prayer
(V) Food
It was interesting how the hall was filled with life as parents engaged in a meaningful discussion. No one was in a hurry as since they owned the idea.
It is important to note parents like the school and services offered. As a matter of fact after the meeting we admitted seven new pupils as the parents left and advertised the school.
Keep an eye here next week we are having four more meetings with the parents before we move to a community 258 kilometers from Nairobi. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
VCI-UGANDA UPDATE!
Sparking Change in Bugangaizi Community! OPOS Training Rocks Western Uganda!
Today was an extraordinary day as Denis, our dedicated organizer, led an impactful OPOS training in the vibrant Bugangaizi community! The atmosphere was electric as we came together to ignite the flames of transformation!
Through the power of OPOS, we shattered barriers, fostered open dialogue, and empowered community members to take charge of their own destiny. Together, we're creating a movement that will shape a brighter future for Bugangaizi!
From exploring outcomes to embracing best practices, the training equipped us with the tools and knowledge to drive sustainable change within our community.
Are you ready to join the wave of transformation? Let's stand together and unleash the true potential of Bugangaizi! Together, we can make a lasting impact and build a future we can all be proud of!
A special thanks to Denis for organizing this empowering event. Your dedication is truly inspiring!
vcinitiatives.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
VCI REVIEW MEETING UPDATE!
The VCI African director and VCI Nigeria team held a very intensive and robust brainstorming session today to review and rewrite Outcomes and Practices as it relates to OPOS.
This is to domesticate, fine-tune and align these Outcomes and Practices to reflect the current African context and realities, and also to accommodate the recent changes in the VCI framework and scope.
This development is necessary and timely given the radical changes and innovative steps VCI is taking to reinvigorate and remodel its strategies for greater impact across Africa. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
VCI-KENYA UPDATE!
Viable Community Initiative is the way to go about transforming African communities.
It was very interesting again in Jos School were parents of grade two met for parents day.
As the proprietor and one who has gone through VCI training took the opportunity to help the parents solve their problems by themselves which include:-
● Discipline,
● Academics
● Language
● Communication
●Time
● Safety
● Cleanliness.
The parents complained their children are not disciplined.
“charity begins at home” he made it clear that for children to be disciplined in school they have to start it at home.
So it was agreed every parent should discipline their kids from home.
Parents also pointed out that they also need to be disciplined, in terms of waking up early and preparing their kids for school.
Academics was the next problem to be addressed in our meeting whereby parents agreed that they need to sign their children diaries, make sure home work is attended very well. The welfare of the children ‘s Academics should be weighed by the parent.
It was amazing how the parents of grade two allowed the teachers in Jos School to punish vernacular speakers by wearing a sack. They said they want their children to be fluent in English.
Parents also agreed to communicate instead of talking to both the teachers and the children. This will be achieved by being conscious or minding the words used during communication.
Time, in terms of picking and dropping children in the morning and evening was also discussed. Parents who don’t adhere to time end up affecting other children. Again on time the parents agreed to be bringing their children to school on time and coming for them on time.
On the area of safety the parents agreed they have a bigger role to play by informing their kids that they should not talk to strangers, accept gifts from strangers, using different roads when going or coming back from school and making sure they play safe.
Finally on the issue of Cleanliness parents agreed it is their duty to teach their kids how to be clean practically, by asking them to wash their clothes, brush their shoes, brush their teeth, and to be neat generally and also keep off from things, that will easily harm them.
Shatter Conformity, Spark Transformation! vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
From VCI Desk....
Happy New Month!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 4:6-7
Happy New Month!
From all of us @ VCI vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less
VCI TOGO UPDATE!
The team was at ATOkODJAK, ATAKPAME' to facilitate OPOS.
We had quite a good interaction with the community in identifying their major needs while also proferring sustainable and homegrown solutions using their available resources via basic home practices that are simple, doable but often neglectable.
They also agree that catering and paying quality attention to their children's needs and education cannot be overemphasised as is the only way to ensure a sustainable future for families and the community at large.
The feedback as a result of our OPOS was overwhelming and signal a new dawn for this community. We are hoping they will match words with actions in actualizing their aspirations. vcinitiatives.org ... See MoreSee Less