Wale walioko Kagera/Bukoba, mnatafutwa kujitolea/Volunteering

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER updated its Projects page.

– P.O.BOX 274 MULEBA TANZANIA +255 769 02 91 70 E-mail:mutta.sylivand@yahoo.com– Website: ... Read more

August 5

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY MULEBA added a News update.

The project is located in located in Muleba District Tanzania – The legal owner of the building and properties is the organization; YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY(YODESO) ... Read more

June 17

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY MULEBA created a Team page.

Administration team – Director/organization supervisor : Suleiman edward Billy – Secretary: Rashid Issa Rashid ... Read more

June 17

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY MULEBA joined Envaya.

Sectors: Environment, Human rights, Labor rights, Rural development, Women

Location: kagera, Tanzania

June 17

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER added JAMES FARMING RURAL DEVELOPMENT Ltd to its list of Partner Organizations.

I WAS IMPRESSED WITH JAMES ANDREA BUSINESS OF COURSE IAM IMPRSSED TO VISIT THIS SITE FROM TANZANIA

June 13

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER updated its Home page.

1.Promote ecotourism within Lake Victoria shores and Islands. – 2.Create awereness on cultural heritage. – 3.Promote marketing on the use of natural medicine. – 4.Encourage research on the use of natural medicine. ... Read more

June 13

Major Alliance Education Centre added 2 News updates.

HIVAIDS.doc

June 8

Major Alliance Education Centre updated its Projects page.

MAEC has been developing, enhancing and harmonizing networks, partnerships and cooperation among the government departments, other existing NGOs, individuals and the community members at large. This seeks to develop co management and smooth running of the organization and its projects inclusive. – Either... Read more

June 8

Major Alliance Education Centre created a Home page.

MAEC’s mission is to provide necessary care and support to community members in their efforts to fight against HIV/AIDS epidemic, drug abuse, hunger and poverty with much emphasis to marginalized groups in the society particularly youth, women and children. – THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION ’ – The following are... Read more

June 8

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER created a Home page.

1.Promote ecotourism within Lake Victoria shores and Islands. – 2.Create awereness on cultural heritage. – 3.Promote marketing on the use of natural medicine. – 4.Encourage research on the use of natural medicine. ... Read more

May 18

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER added HUMAN RURAL AND URBAN MULTISECTORAL ADVANCEMENT to its list of Partner Organizations.

May 18

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER added MUGERE BUSINESS FARM AND DEVELOPMENT to its list of Partner Organizations.

May 18

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER created a Team page.

Executive Director:Dr.Sylivand M.Mugere – Medical advisor:Simon Rukokerwa. – Others: – Candida Kinoni : Field Assistant.

May 18

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER created a Projects page.

– P.O.BOX 274 MULEBA TANZANIA +255 769 02 91 70 E-mail:mutta.sylivand@yahoo.com– Website: ... Read more

May 18

HURUMA NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER created a History page.

The idea came in 1995 when the initiator reviewed the work and duties of his grand father;Omwami Nshubileki Kahyoza who was the health advisor of chief Kahigi in Kihanja. – Nshubileki became famous and customary a tradittional healer serving chiefs in both Bukoba and Karagwe. – The initiator having by then establish his... Read more

May 18

BIHARAMULO ORIGINATING SOCIO - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION added 13 News updates.

KIKUNDI CHA VIJANA CHA GREEN MARKET BAADA YA KUKAMILISHA ZOEZI LA UTUNDIKAJI MIZINGA

May 10

BIHARAMULO ORIGINATING SOCIO - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONupdated its Projects page.

ACTIVITITY # 01 EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND PROMOTION – - Promoting good governance and anti-corruption in operational activities – - Constitutional reforms agenda – - Policy analysis and... Read more

May 10

BIHARAMULO ORIGINATING SOCIO - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONupdated its Home page.

BIHARAMULO ORIGINATING SOCIO – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION – (BOSEDA) – P.O.BOX 45, Tel: 028 222 3539,+2557565 818 97 Email: boseda2005@yahoo.com,... Read more

April 13

BIHARAMULO ORIGINATING SOCIO - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONupdated its History page.

BOSEDA is non- governmental organization, growing organization which committed to working in rural areas around Biharamulo District and covered in all wards and a member of civil society organization which brought together in their interested and committed to working in reduction of poverty, education and democratization. From this aspect...

Reasons are always there when someone fails

21 Reasons Why You Didn't Get the Job

By Vicki Salem

You aced it. Or at least you thought you did a stellar job during the job interview, but now that a month has come and gone, you're not so sure. You thought you would get at least a phone call a few days or even a week later regarding next steps, but now? Not so much. Insert crickets.

And now you have to face the music: You didn't get a shot at a final interview, let alone that coveted job offer. What went down? Let's look at various scenarios:

1. You talked too much/too little.

2. You appeared nervous and lacked confidence.

3. Your soft skills weren't so sharp.

4. Your technical skills weren't up to par...

5. Or they were too on point and you were deemed overqualified.

6. The hiring manager felt threatened by your sparkling skills and spot-on experience.

7. You were too vague and didn't illustrate examples when asked behavioral-based questions.

8. Not a cultural fit with the team and organization.

9. Too much of a fit - maybe you appeared overconfident.

10. Your salary requirements were too high.

11. Your references bailed on you and provided not-so-pleasant insight.

12. Your thank-you note had errors.

13. You were too aggressive when following up.

14. You were late to the interview.

15. Or maybe not very polite to the receptionist.

16. It wasn't about you - it was about them, since they went with an internal candidate.

17. They closed the requisition, downgraded it or upgraded it into something else. Or hiring has been frozen.

18. The hiring manager is out of town so all decisions are on hold regardless.

19. You didn't look the part - maybe you dressed a bit informal and the interviewers' read it as you're not taking the position seriously.

20. You threw your current/former employer under the bus.

21. It was simply not meant to be.

Essentially, there could be a plethora of reasons why you didn't get selected to move to the next round and get the job.

Quickly replay the interview in your mind; tweak accordingly next time. Trust the process, the reasons and not having all of the answers. Don't try to analyze too much, since it's easy to become stagnant in your own head instead of pounding the pavement. At this point, you can conduct a succinct self-awareness check to see if you can alter anything for the next interview.

Yes, it's deflating when you don't get a job you're yearning for, but every interview is an opportunity to learn and improve your approach. Maybe your experience was a stretch and didn't quite translate into the new role you're pursuing. As in not-so-relevant. Quickly scan the interview in your mind and tweak accordingly for the next one. For this example, next time you can connect the dots better with your skill set and strengths.

It's not you, it's them. In another instance, let's say you were polite, arrived on time, felt comfortable and confident with your answers and the dialogue and demonstrated required skills and experience for the position. Trust that you did your best and it wasn't meant to be.

Sure, you may be tempted to wonder what could have happened. The job requisition could have been filled internally, they could have selected another candidate who was a rehire or it could have been put on hold, to name a few. Countless scenarios occur behind the scenes; it's challenging for a job seeker to surmise. Here's the good news - you don't have to surmise by spending too much time and energy thinking about it. It's not always about you and the process isn't very transparent.

Ever upward. You may be tempted to ask the recruiter for specific feedback, but chances are they won't provide it. For starters, it could put the company at risk since they probably don't provide feedback to every single candidate and because they should treat all candidates equally. Plus, it opens a can of worms - they need to focus on candidates they're going to hire, not the ones they're turning down.

And in the spirit of that mind set, you should also focus forward. Decide what you're going to improve, such as providing a range for a salary requirement instead of a specific number, and pour your attention into prospective employers. Propel forward with your search and gain momentum with each and every interview, self-assess and then forge ahead. Ever upward!

Vicki Salemi is the author of Big Career in the Big City and creator, producer and host of Score That Job.

This New York City-based career expert and public speaker possesses more than 15 years of corporate experience in recruiting and human resources. She coaches college grads individually with an intense Job Search Boot Camp, writes and edits the MediaJobsDaily blog on Mediabistro, and conducts interviews as a freelance journalist with celebrities and notable names. BlogHer named her one of the country's top 25 career and business women bloggers worth reading!

Maganga wa Iringa asema.....

Meshack: Ukizoea kulalamika, kunung’unika unakaribisha vifafa kiuchumi

08/09/2013

Makala ifuatayo imeandikwa na Meshack Maganga- Iringa — Nilipoandika makala niliyoipa kichwa cha USIKUBALI KUWA MNYONGE WA KIUCHUMI NDANI YA NCHI YA TANZANIA, Nililezea jinsi ambavyo watanzania wanaweza kutumia fursa zilizopo kujiondoa kwenye umasikini wa kujitakia na pia kuacha tabia ya kulalamika sana bila kuchukua hatua. Katika makala ile, nilipata mwitikio mkubwa sana. Kwanza, nilipigiwa simu nyingi na kutumiwa barua pepe nyingi, baadhi ya wasomaji walifunga safari na kuja Iringa ili kujifunza kilimo cha miti, na baadhi yao waliamua kununua mashamba na wengine walinunua mashamba yenye miti kabisa.

Baadhi ya wasomaji walinitumia ‘meseji’ wakiuliza, ‘hayo unayo andika ni kweli unayafanya ama ni kilele tu?  Kuna mmoja wa wasomaji wa makala ile alinipigia simu na kusema wewe Maganga, umri wako na hayo unayoyafanya mbona haviendani?  Nilimjibu kwamba maendeleo hayafuati rangi ya mtu, umri, ama umbo, maendelea yaweza kwenda kwa mtu yoyote kama akiamini. Zaidi ya hayo niliwaomba  wote walionipigia, wakipata muda wanitembelee Iringa kujifunza kisha wachukue hatua.

Albert Sanga, ameandika makala yenye kichwa kisemacho KAMA UNA AKILI YA MATOPE; UTAKUWA NA MAISHA YA UDONGO amegusia wa kifupi sana jinsi ambavyo nilivyoanza kilimo cha mboga na miti kwa mtaji wa shilingi 25,000/ ninajua kwa mawazo ya kawaida ni vigumu sana hasa kwa wale walipopita  vyuoni na mashuleni kwa ujumla kuamini kile kinachosemwa, lakini ukweli ndio huo, niliweza kwa sababu kichwa changu kiliamini

kwamba ninaweza...sikuwa na muda wa kulalamika, wala kuilaumu serkali wama wazazi wangu. kwa sasa nimefanikiwa kukuza mtaji wangu na kununua mashamba yangu mengi sana unaweza kunitafafuta nikakupatia ushuhuda wangu.

Vifafa vya kiuchumi, ama kufulia husababishwa na mambo mengi sana, badhi ya sababu za vifafa vya kiuchumi ni pamoja na Kufanya mambo bila kufikiria na kupata ushauri wa kile unachotaka kukifanya iwe ni biashara ama ajira.Pia kuna wanao fahamu na wamezisikia fursa mbalimbali lakini bado wanasubiri muda ufike (waiting for the perfect moment) huenda wakaendelea kuusubiri muda muafaka mpaka watakapo zeeka.  Kuamini na kutegemea ajira pekee kwa kuiona ajira kama ndio muarobaini wa kutatua matatizo ya kiuchumi  pekee yake na kukaa bila kujishughulisha.

Nimeishi Iringa kwa muda wa miaka 9 sasa, nikiishi kwa kaka yangu ambae ni mjasiriamali wa kuigwa, wakati ule mwaka 2007 alikuwa akinifundisha uwekezaji kwenye aridhi na mashamba, kusema ukweli nilikuwa sielewi sana,  niliona ni kazi kubwa pia kushinda shambani ama kupanda miti kisha kuisubiri kwa miaka mitano ama saba, ninadhani sikumwelewa kaka yangu kwasababu nilikuwa na akili za ‘KICHUO’ chuoni nilikuwa nikipewa hela na ziliniweka kwenye black markets nikajisahau, nilipofika mwaka wa pili nilisoma kitabu maarufu duniani  kiitwacho ‘RICH DAD POOR DAD’ kitabu hiki kilinihamasisha sana na kubadilisha mtazamo wangu kuhusu maisha, ni mwaka huo nilipoanza kuwekeza kwa kununua shamba la ekari tano wilayani Mufindi, nilipomaliza chuo nikajikita zaidi katika kujifunza kutoka kwa kaka yangu Baraka, rafiki yangu Albert Sanga  na Rich Dad wangu wa Mafinga ambae ni mwenyekiti wa wapanda miti mkoa wa Iringa. Msomaji atakae penda kujua zaidi nipo wapi kwa sasa anitafute.

Kuna wale ambao wameamua kuitegemea serikali kabisa kwa kila kitu, wanaamka asubuhi, wanaoga, wanapata kifungua kinywa, wanaelekea vijiweni kucheza karata na kucheza ‘pool’ asubuhi mapema bila kuwajibika, hawazalishi matokeo yake ni vifafa vya kiuchumi.

Kuufikia mafanikio  si rahisi kutokana na nguvu za nje zinazoweza kukufanya usahau haya kama uvivu, ujinga, kutosikiliza ushauri kwa waliofanikiwa, kutokuwa na mshauri (mentor) anayefanya yale unayotaka kuyafanya, uoga, kutojifunza mambo mapya, kuwa na marafiki wanaosema ponda mali kufa kwaja, kupokea ushauri wa ‘bure’ kutoka kwa ndugu na marafiki ambao wanaamini kwamba ujasiriamali ni kipaji na kwamba ni kazi ya waarabu, wahindi, wachaga, wakinga ama wazungu peke yao.

Na kama bado una imani kwamba ni wajibu wa serikali, mbunge wako maarufu, au kiongozi wako maarufu wa chama cha siasa ukipendacho ambacho unakipigania usiku na mchana, mpaka unakosa muda wa kufanya mambo yako binafsi au kama umeweka mawazo kichwani kwako kwamba, mabadiliko ya katiba mpya yatasaidia kufulia kwako,utakuwa unapoteza muda wako, na kwa hakika utakuwa unavikaribisha vifafa vya kiuchumi maishani mwako.

Au, kuwa na  watu lukuki na watumiaji wa mali zako nyuma yako (people behind you) na utamaduni wa kuyachukulia mambo kama yalivyo kana kwamba ni utaratibu tu au utamaduni wa bora liende ili mradi kumekucha na hasa ukosefu wa nidhamu katika maisha wa kufikiria siku kwa siku au wiki kwa wiki ( thinking day to day or week to week).

Usije ukashangaa siku ya mwisho wa dunia unaulizwa na Mungu, swali kama hili, ulitumiaje muda na rasilimali watu na  kipawa chako kwa muda wote wa  wamaisha yako ulipokuwa Tanzania? utajibu nini? utakata rufaa au utatafuta wakili wa kukutetea? Fikilia chukua hatua za kuanza kuwekeza taratibu.

Kumbuka kuwa haukuletwa duniani kulala,kushabikia mambo yasiyokuwa na maana, au yasiyokuhusu, au kuwa mwanaharakati wa harakati zisizokuwa na kichwa wala miguu, au kutuwama kama maji machafu shimoni.Au kuishi maisha ya ujanja wa mbuni wa kuficha kichwa chake kwenye mchanga huku kiwiliwili kikiwa nje. Wewe ni kiumbe cha pekee kinachotakiwa kubadilika kila siku kimwili, kiakili, kifikra, kiuchumi, kiutamaduni, kiroho  na hata kiuongozi wa biashara yako.

Kila jambo linalokutokea kama mjasirimali au mtu wa kawaida  ni matokeo ya uchaguzi wako wa awali. Angalia mfano huu, tukio (event) unapata shilingi 250,000/, uamuzi wako (response) unazitumia hizo hela kwenye vilabu maarufu unavyovifahamu kwa kuwafurahisha watu wako(people behind you), matokeo ya uamuzi wako  (outcome) unaishi maisha ya ‘tafadhali nipigie’ na kuendelea kulaumu watu wasiopaswa kulaumiwa hasa serikali.

Mfano wa pili ni kinyume cha huo hapo juu. Tukio (event) unapata shilingi 250,000/, uamuzi wako (response) unawekeza  hizo hela kufungua mradi mdogo ama kwa kulipia semina za ujasiriamali,  na kununua vitabu vya kujifunza ama kwa kusomesha mtoto wako, matokeo ya uamuzi wako  (outcome) unakuwa umeandaa ndoto yako na hautaishi kwa kuisubiri serikali au kiongozi wako.Unaondokana na vifafa vya kiuchumi. Unajua aina ya watu anaoshinda nao mtu anapokuwa na fedha inaamua sana aina ya maamuzi anayoyafanya katika fedha aliyoshika

Kwa kuhitimisha, bado nitaendelea kutoa muda wangu kwa mtu atakae hitaji kuwekeza kwenye kilimo cha miti, na mashamba ya kuuza bado yapo, nitakusaidia kama mimi nilivyo saidiwa na watu wengine. “USIKUBALI KUWA MNYONGE WA KIUCHUMI NDANI YA TANZANIA.

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Don't ask the following qns when interviewed......

Just wanted to share this with you today incase you have an interview coming up and I don't want to see you put your foot in your mouth. 

Candidates who ask these questions don't remain candidates for long. 
Unfortunately, job seekers continue to ask dumb questions every day. These questions demonstrate poor judgment and effectively ensure their rejection. 

It's hard to generalize about such stunningly bad interview questions, but they all are "me" questions. These are questions that appear to put your needs before those of the employer. The best interview questions focus on what the applicant can do for the company, not what the company can do for applicant. 

This is a big mistake and applicants make it all the time. You need to remain focused on what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. 

Here's five real bad questions you might be tempted to ask, but don't. 

What you ask: Is job-sharing a possibility? 
What they think: Possibly, but does this mean you can't give us a commitment for full-time work? 

What you ask: Can you tell me whether you have considered the incredible benefits of telecommuting for this position? 
What they think: Why do you want to get out of the office before you have even seen it? 

What you ask: I understand that employee paychecks are electronically deposited. Can I get my paycheck in the old-fashioned way? 
What they think: You are already asking for exceptions. What's next? And are you afraid of technology? 

What you ask: I won't have to work for someone with less education than I have, will I? 
What they think: You clearly have a chip on your shoulder. Why should we take a chance that you don't have other interpersonal issues? 

What you ask: The job description mentions weekend work. Are you serious? 
What they think: We're serious about the job description. We're suddenly less serious about you. 

I know some of these questions seem a little exaggerated, and I'm sure you would never ask them as they are, but pay special attention to the root of the question and make sure you steer clear of ever coming close to asking these questions. 

For a good list of questions to ask interviewers, look to the Complete Interview Answer Guide. 

It will help you think of relevant questions to ask your interviewer. You never want to go into an interview with a random list of questions - you want to ask meaningful and insightful questions. Questions that you actually want to know the answer to and that will help you make a decision if this company is right for you. 

Not only does the Complete Interview Answer Guide show you possible questions to ask, but is also teaches you how to answer any interview question. 

Enjoy! 

-Don to Samson

One degree can move a mountain....

The unsung hero: One degree can change a village

BY Shirley Genga

As soon as she was born, Teriano Lesancha was booked for marriage to the midwife’s son. But as she grew up, the ambitious young woman fought for her right to education.

Eventually, with the help of her mother, who only made it to Class Four before getting married, Teriano persuaded her father to forego the dowry of five cows and instead send her school. And against all odds, she made history as the first woman from her village to get a university degree.

Last year, when Teriano returned home in August, it was with pomp and glamour. She made Canadian and local headlines not only for being the first girl from Loodariak Village to graduate, but bringing her convocation ceremony to her village.

HEROINE

So inspired was the president of Ryerson University in Canada, Levy Sheldon, by Teriano’s story and often bumpy journey to acquire education that, together with Teriano’s mentor and social work professor, Jean Golden, they flew to Kenya, to stage a personal convocation ceremony for her.

A year later, the village heroine is back home, this time quietly, but with a vision that has been burning in her soul.

“People say I’m a good role model for my community, but I want my community to have more role models to look up to. It’s easy to graduate and proceed to have a good life alone, but my burden for my community is great, and I can’t forget where I have come from,” says Teriano.

Last year, she began the Supa Maasai Foundation, which has four pillars; education, health, social entrepreneurship and culture. She laid the groundwork for the foundation last year, before returning to Canada to further her education.

ELDERS

During Teriano’s convocation ceremony, her father gifted Ryerson University’s president a cow, which was then donated, together with an additional ten cows and a matching donation from then chancellor Raymond Chang, to her education foundation. This inspired 16 village elders to each donate a cow, and just like that, the foundation was born.

Because Teriano is based in Canada, she set up a local committee to run the foundation in her absence.

“They fatten up the cows, and sell them to raise school fees,” she says.

The right of every girl to go to school is close to Teriano’s heart, so the foundation aims to give 60 per cent of the funding to girls. But even though they have managed to take 50 students to school, getting girls to sponsor is proving to be difficult.

Changing culture

Teriano says early marriages are a major hindrance to her cause. A girl’s high school fees add up to the equivalent of the price of a cow. Thus, taking a girl to high school is often seen as an economic loss.

“Stopping early marriages is a huge challenge, mainly because it is all about economics. If you send your daughter to school, you lose cows because you have to sell them to pay fees, but if you marry her off, then you get cows,” she explains.

In addition, early marriage is still part and parcel of the Maasai culture. Even when she is in Canada, she gets desperate calls from young girls who are being forced into early marriage. And when she comes home to visit, young girls often slip her notes asking for her help.

“It gets very overwhelming and heart breaking because I know the power of education. When I can, I talk to their fathers, but I am only one person and I cannot talk to every father. That is why during my last visit, I sought out Governor David Nkedianye, to urge him to help prevent early marriages, and he agreed to assist,” says Teriano.

Apart from education, Teriano also wants to economically empower the women in her village.

“I began a cooperative this month and 150 women are already members. Each woman deposits Sh200 a month. It is a platform where they can take loans and take advantage of economies of scale. For instance, the women make beautiful jewellery, but the town where they can sell their beadwork is very far. If they come together to buy or hire a bus, it will make business easier.”

Apart from selling jewellery locally, Teriano wants the women in her village to have access to markets abroad, and at fair price.

“Two design students from Ryerson University will help us come up with design that will enable our Maasai style of jewellery to also cater for Western styles for a future global line. I have also come with nine business students from the award winning Enactus entrepreneur club, also from Ryerson University. They will perform a business assessment to see how we can create a sustainable export business, and give financial tips on start-up projects, from beekeeping to a solar-powered cyber café,” explains Teriano.

She is also helping to lay the groundwork for a health centre. Together with Ryerson University nursing professor Nancy Walton, she is in the process of writing a $100,000 (Sh8.7 million) grant application for a women’s health centre.

“It makes no sense to provide education and economic empowerment alone, yet women are still dying during child birth. I want the foundation to be wholesome,” she continues.

Never one to shy away from what may seem impossible, Teriano applied for a $1 million (Sh87 million) grant from World Vision for women’s education over five years for awareness campaigns on everything from HIV and female circumcision to women’s legal rights.

Her main goal, however, is not just to help her community for now, but for her community and foundation to be self-sustaining in the next three years, so she can possibly move to another village in need.

“I want do this in the right way. I want the foundation to be driven by the community; simply giving aid is not empowering,” she states. “The foundation has to fit in with the community ideas and needs. I want the community to feel like this is their baby and they are part of it so they can drive it even when funding stops.”

Supa Maasai has been accepted as a start-up at Ryerson University’s prestigious Digital Media Zone (DMZ). This is a Canadian business incubator and start-up accelerator, which provides its researchers and entrepreneurs with mentoring, business services, access to funding and a network of contacts.

CULTURE

And that is not all, Teriano has planned a fundraising campaign in Kenya –‘Buy a cow, educate a girl’ that will be held during a cultural pride festival later in December.

“It will be a festival to celebrate our culture. I am who I am because of my culture. When my mum and dad came to Canada and had medical check-ups, the doctors there were very impressed by how healthy they were, so our culture has positive aspects. We have promised the people that the Supa Maasai foundation will match whatever amount they raise from the festival,” she says in closing.

Teriano returns to Canada in September for a course called Foundations of Management, but will continue to work on her foundation to change lives in her home village.