Our day started out with a bit of
overcast, and we all found it hard to get going for the day. This morning, we all
went as a group to a Training Centre for Development Cooperation. It offers a
variety of courses (short courses, language courses and academic programs) and
partners with many Universities. If you are not affiliated with a University
you are still able to apply for a course (s). Some of the courses include:
Child Rights Governance, Grant Management and Fundraising, Human Rights and
Vulnerability, etc. They offer a very
planned and organized stay for their students/visitors with Kiswahili and
cultural lessons to help those get accustomed to the African culture. It offers
the students an opportunity to become a social activist and join together to
meet individuals, share ideas and become empowered and knowledgeable about
their rights and how they can influence change. The lady who spoke to us was
very passionate and stated her philosophy of “Learn, Know and Act”. She stated
that you need to act on what you have learned/know to make a difference, which
could be something as small as creating awareness. This facility is equipped to
accommodate students and/or tourists with all the amenities included (such as a
computer lab with free internet, a library, gym, cafeteria, etc.). Overall, I
believe we came to a consensus that this would be a great place to study! It would
inspire you to advocate for your rights and the rights of others, and help you
to create change. After we finished our tour/information session we headed to
our favourite local restaurant for some delicious and inexpensive food.
Courtney
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