TONNA!
Hi! My name is Mbulo Tonna, I am a gradute of International Law and Diplomacy. I am fun, openminded; optimistic, witty maybe but at most ready to be at the forfront of change. I believe I am a force to reckon with.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Sincerely, more Nigerians should volunteer. Volunteering is a platform for one to see the world from a different perspective; gives one a clearer view of the important things in life.
SERVICE AT THE IDP CAMP.
My inspiration for my event at the Internally displaced persons camp was my three months volunteering program in a local community in Kwara state. The program is organised by an INGO called VSO. The agency has been in operation since 1960 but started the youth program in 2013, They believe that the youths of today are the best agents of change. I worked in a multi-cultural environment , having counterparts from the uk, being exposed to alot of culture shock in a local community. I was fascinated.
The only challenge I faced was having anxiety. I wanted everything to be perfect that I almost lost sight of the essence of why I wanted to be there for the children in the first place, I was worried if the sweets and juices wouldn't be enough. My project intention is using play learning as an instrument to improve the quality of Education in the country through thought -provoking means such as board
games.
ON IMPACT.
I want people to understand that you don't have to possess alot of resources to make an impact in anyone's life. The little you do still counts. The best ways I think Nigeria can achieve their global goals is by diversifying in areas that are innovative, creative and cost effective. Focus more on the children and youths for the good of the country's future and more so be open to change.
VOLUNTEERING IN A COMMUNITY.
My volunteering in a local community was life changing. I had UK counterparts who I rubbed minds with. I realised there is beauty in diversity. The three months I volunteered was one of he best days of my life because I was part of a cause that is not only life changing for me but for the community, I have also had an overload of amala and ewedu lol. What inspired me the most was how welcoming and appreciative the community was.
HEARTBREAKING EXPERIENCE.
My most heart breaking experience was when we tried to mobilise women to take a free diabetes test to create awareness, 55% of the women were skeptical and did not want to partake in the activity. What stood out to me the most was a funny comment one of the women we tried to mobilise said. She spoke in yoruba and said " I am not having sex anymore, my husband is dead therefore I am fine
in Jesus name", it made me feel like there's a long way to go but there's still hope.
PARTING WORDS.
The advise I would love to give the country is pleading that they use the youths to achieve sustainable goals. Youths are vibrant, energetic, exposed, enthusiastic and go -getters. No one else would be prefect for the role as an agent of change. "IF YOU CAN THINK IT , YOU CAN DO IT ".
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