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GOALS


Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favor.


 


~Brian Tracy


January 17, 2012 | 7:34 AM Comments  0 comments

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PKENYENSO   PKENYENSO PETER KENYENSO FOR 2012's TIGblog
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PETER KENYENSO FOR 2012 DONATION.

BIOGRAPHY

Peter Kenyenso is a Professional Marketer and a businessman.

Mr. Peter Kenyenso was born on November 21, 1964 at Keri in the Volta Region of Ghana.

He received his primary education at Keri Local Authority Primary School and went on to Nkwanta Local Authority Middle School. Peter entered Nkwanta Secondary School and proceeded to Agona Swedru Secondary School for his Six Form. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with Political Science at the University of Ghana.

After the successful completion of his National Services, Peter was employed as a Marketing Manager with Electromod Company, where they sold computers and related accessories to companies and business organizations. He worked in this capacity for six years. During his time, the company expanded and resulted in the establishment of the current Internet Ghana noted as one of the competitors…( sing your praise here more.. let us know what you have achieved to qualify you to be who you want to be)

As part of his professional career development in sales and marketing management, Mr. Kenyenso pursued a postgraduate diploma in Marketing with the Chartered Institute of Marketing London

Peter is currently the Managing Director of KKEP Micro Security System, a company he established to support Ghanaian businesses through the management and sales of information technology and business security systems services. He is the main administrative and marketing force behind the company.

He is married to Mrs. Esther Kenyenso, a Chartered Accountant by profession and they have three children. The Kenyenso family worships with the International Gospel Church.

He has a keen interest in eradicating poverty from his constituency which he believer have everything thing to make it prosperous.

Peter Kenyenso is an aspiring political leader with an independent mind and a balanced temperament. A natural and persuasive communicator recognized among colleagues for his keen ability to energize and inspire individuals to work towards achieving the common goals of the Party and a knack for creating consensus among divergent groups.

His political objective is to adapt the core ideals of the Party to circumstances affecting public education, health care, economic growth and job creation at the Nkwanta South Constituency, thereby contributing to the broader national objectives of the party.

Peter Kenyenso is a challenge driven professional with a track record of building and directing successful businesses. This has imbibed in him the importance of team building, forward thinking and planning and a purposeful resolve to achieve his objectives on time, every time.

Deeply influenced by the ideals of social democracy, Peter Kenyenso takes pride in being a Nationalist and a Patriot to the core.

Before and during the 2008 election, I played significant roles to ensure our party was elected to power. During that period I received numerous calls from my Constituents, asking that I consider representing them in parliament. Although the last one did not work out, I consider it only fitting that I should intimate you of my intention at this very early stage. It is my sincere hope that from now onwards, this ambition will not be mine alone, but shared ownership and promoted by all of you here present. If that becomes the case as I am sure it would, then victory is already assured.

We know the power of competition in the business world. We also know that it is competition which ultimately brings benefits to the customers in terms of improved quality and lower prices of products. It is competition that makes customer a “King” by providing alternative products and services. Competition also serves as a deterrent to businesses going slack.

There is therefore, the urgent need for CHANGE. And the time for change is NOW. I am therefore offering myself as a candidate to represent Nkwanta South in parliament for the 2012 elections on the banner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the ruling political party.

My candidacy is borne out of an inner realization that men of conscience do not have to keep quiet when everything seems to be going wrong. What is needed at this point in time in Nkwanta South Constituency is a FACE AND VOICE that can bring back confidence and hope to our people. Ladies and Gentlemen, I dare say, without being immodest, that I am that FACE OF HOPE.

 

Thank you all for spending time on my page.

For more details about my project as an aspiring MP and donation, check out on my website.

WWW.PKENYENSO.COM


January 14, 2012 | 10:59 AM Comments  1 comments

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Ghana’s Ownership & Accountability in the Global AIDS Response -The Role of Parliament and Local Leaders
Related to country: Ethiopia


 

In December 2011, the 16th largest conference on HIV/AIDS in Africa, International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infection in Africa (ICASA) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference brought together more than 10,000 participants from 103 countries, including scientists, health workers, people living with HIV, policy makers, young people, civil society and non-governmental organizations, activists and government representatives to share and learn about successes, challenges and innovations in the prevention and control of HIV &AIDS.

As per the theme:

  • Owning encompasses playing the lead role in HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, treatment, care and support at policy, strategy, programs, implementation as well as M&E levels by the primary stakeholders.
  • Due to the current global financial and economic crises, HIV and AIDS programs are facing funding challenges. Such challenges may entail a sliding back from what has been gained thus far in Africa with respect to containing the pandemic, and mitigating its impacts. Therefore the theme is an alert call and an attempt to draw attention to the urgent need to sustain.
  • Since there is huge gaps in prevention, treatment, care and support, sustaining what has been achieved is not enough. Therefore, we cannot think of sustaining without enhancing scaling up of all responses in order to address the critical gaps.

 

The conference recognized the role each person could play in the Global AIDS Response. However, more often than not, local leaders and the people who design, adopt and oversee the implementation of the laws in our country, the parliamentarians, are not proactively engaged.

Parliamentarians are supposed to reflect the voices and concerns of the people. HIV & AIDS is a human rights issue. This should be the most important reason why they should be interested and involved in reducing the HIV prevalence rate in the country. As decision makers, they should be encouraged to make informed debates on issues related to HIV. In the National AIDS Response, Parliament plays an effective role in:

  • Designing, adopting, supervise and monitor the implementation of laws that promote ‘Universal Access’ and protect People infected or affected by HIV
  • Providing strong leadership
  • Shaping supportive  laws and policies
  • Ensuring Predictable and sustainable financing
  • Ensuring that government and international commitments on HIV are respected
  • Ensure that there is adequate and cost effective funding (also through internal resource mobilization)to the national and international AIDS programmes
  • Strengthen budget review and appropriation processes of Committees to enhanced national and state AIDS responses
  • And more importantly, commit 15% of the national budget to health and HIV/AIDS as per the Abuja Declaration (Ghana was one of the countries that signed this declaration)

In order to perform this role effectively, Parliamentarians (or members of an HIV committee in Parliament) should have their capacities strengthened and their knowledge on HIV programming and the Global AIDS Response scaled-up. This will make room for effective debates on HIV & AIDS

As youth advocacy groups, we also need to play a role in making our Parliamentarians and local leaders own the National AIDS response. We can:

  • Deepen parliamentary interaction with a broad range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, MDAs and Development Partners  to improve domestic financing and aid effectiveness
  • Provide regular advocacy briefs and reporting to Parliamentarians and local leaders
  • Continuously remind them of their commitments and hold them accountable

Parliamentarians must take leadership in making decisions and taking actions on HIV related law and policy reforms that advance and do not constitute obstacles to the effective response to AIDS. Local leaders must contribute their own quota, using their leadership as a tool to for making progress  towards achieving Millennium Development Goal 6 (Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases).

 

Credit: Presentation at ICASA by: Prof. John Idoko (DG, NACA) - Ownership & Accountability in Nigeria


December 25, 2011 | 12:27 PM Comments  0 comments

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LAW OF OPPOSITE


Have you ever paid any attention to the idea that there are "two sides to everything?" Think of how often you have heard that.

Look at your hand. It has a front and a back side. Your body has a right and a left side. The automobile or room you are in has an inside and an outside. You couldn't possibly have one without the other.

This is an orderly universe, of which you are a part. The whole universe is governed by laws.

If you have watched The Secret you heard me quote the father of the space program, the late Dr. Warner Von Braun who said the natural laws of the universe are so precise that we do not have any difficulty today building a space ship, sending a person to the moon and timing the landing with the precision of a fraction of a second.

The law I am referring to today is the Law of Polarity or the Law of Opposites.

If it is a long way up to the top of a building, it must be a long way down. If it is a mile from point A to point B, it must be a mile from point B to point A. They are not only opposite, they are equal and opposite.

Everything that happens in your life today will either appear negative or positive. Keep in mind whatever happens must have a positive side to it.

A large majority of the population seems to be mentally programmed to pay attention to the negative side of life and unfortunately, ignore the positive.

Make a decision right now that, regardless of what happens today, you are going to look for the positive aspect of what's happening. Remember... every cloud has a silver lining. Do this again tomorrow and the next day until it becomes a habit to see the positive in everything. You will feel better, you will be more productive, and you will have more friends.

Bob Proctor



For over 40 years, Bob Proctor has focused his work and teachings on helping people use the power of their mind to achieve prosperity, rewarding relationships and spiritual awareness. He is the best-selling author of “You Were Born Rich” and has transformed the lives of millions through his books, seminars, courses and personal coaching. Proctor is considered one of the living masters and teachers of the Law of Attraction. www.BobProctor.com

November 28, 2011 | 2:00 AM Comments  0 comments

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A Day At The Ivorian Refugee Camp
Related to country: Ghana

Translations available in: English (original) | German | Swedish | Dutch

Ghana - The Ampain Refugee Camp is one of the three refugee camps in Ghana arising from the Ivorian crisis. The camp, located in the Ellembelle district in the Western region of the country has a population of 4600. This population consists of vulnerable groups like women, children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, children under the age of 5, the aged, people with disability and people living with HIV.

MEET THE CAMP MANAGER

Mr. Kelly Forson, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) Deputy Regional Coordinator in charge of operations is the Camp Manager of the Ampain Refugee Camp. His day is not one that many would call a luxurious one. “I wake as early as 5am, and there are people knocking” on the wooden fence surrounding his tent which also serves as the ‘consultation room’. “Each person has a different problem. It’s been very hectic and challenging…as the focal point in management of the camp, everybody comes to you for a solution to his or her problem…besides that I have the responsibility of ensuring that there is peace, security, law and order in the camp”. His main concern was the one week delay of the food promised by the WFP (World Food “Manager, we are hungry”. “Sometimes I have to take out money from my own pocket because I cannot afford to see the lactating mothers, children and the aged go hungry”.

MEET THE PEOPLE                          

2000 of the refugees in the camp are children, most of who lost their parents in the war. To help reduce the effect of the trauma, a make shift school has been provided by the Christian Council of Ghana and UNICEF. The school is also to ensure that the children are not denied their right to education and to help them keep their Ivorian system of education.

“I don’t want to go back to Abidjan (the capital city of Cote D’Ivoire). They killed my father right before me. Going there will give me greater trauma than I am facing now” says 16 year old Naderge.

Indeed! Cote D’Ivoire’s Ministry of Interior is still not in good shape hence the country’s internal security is still terrible. There is currently no organized police system such that women and children who are abused cannot report to any station and people are still holding guns around. The combatants have resorted to selective arrest and arbitral killings. Combatants extort money from Ivorians who are coming back into the country because they claim politicians promised them money during the conflict which they have still not received. They must therefore contribute some money for these combatants. In two words, Cote D’Ivoire is still NOT SAFE.

In the camp, the people sleep on bare ground in the tents. When the sun is up, the heat in the tent is unbearable and when it rains, the cold atmosphere is one that their thin cloths cannot match up to. Children, pregnant women and lactating mothers also sleep on bare grounds. I asked the people how they entertained themselves in the camp. According to them, a recreational centre is being set up for them but really, I never got the answer to my question. I was particularly worried about that because the population at the camp is so youthful.

What is most admirable among the young people in the Ampain Reugee Camp is their enthusiasm to do things for themselves. A group of young people have come together to grow/produce rice and the chief of Ampain realizing what economic benefit it has to both the refugees and the community has released some lands for them to start propagation. This will take away the over-reliance on donor support. Like the Chinese say, “Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.”

The refugees still cry for food, clothing, footwear, mattresses and livelihood programmes (like apprenticeship training and support). Need medicines to support the clinic.

Though this is not the most serious humanitarian crisis NADMO has faced, it is certainly one of those moments that these refugees who never once thought they would sleep and wake up to the sound of gun shots will never forget.

 

 

 

 

 


September 16, 2011 | 5:51 AM Comments  0 comments

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Ghanaian AIDS Advocate Cycles the Globe to Raise Awareness on HIV
Related to country: Ghana

Translations available in: English (original) | Spanish | Swedish | Russian

AIDS advocate Shisu Alhaji Yakubu of Ghana has biked 238 000 kilometers to raise awareness about HIV. After travelling to New York to participate in the UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS that took place from 8-10 June, Mr Yakubu says he will now embark on a bike ride from Vienna to Washington, DC to attend the next International AIDS Conference to be held in the United States in 2012. Mr Yakubu attended the UN High Level Meeting specifically to meet UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. “I came here all the way from Africa to say thank you,” he explained. In addition to meeting Mr Sidibé, he cycled to New York City to demand world leaders participating in the High Level Meeting to join forces with the voices calling for a stronger AIDS response. “‘In unity lies strength,’ so the old adage goes,” said Mr Yakubu. “I would therefore earnestly appeal to our leaders and people living in West Africa to unite against the stigma attached to the disease,” he said. Mr Yakubu developed an interest for voluntary work when he was still in school, after having seen the difficulties faced by children orphaned by AIDS. When Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana selected him to represent his region of Brong-Ahafo in mid-western Ghana at the First National Youth Conference in Akropong, Mr Yakubu decided to harness his "voluntary spirit" in this direction. During the youth conference, he says, he realized the alarming rate at which HIV was spreading in Ghana and other sub-Saharan countries. "Something must be done," he decided. "It was about time non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, religious organizations and civil society all came together and joined the response. HIV is not a health issue any more. It's an issue about you and me."

Source: UNAIDS


September 4, 2011 | 2:34 PM Comments  0 comments

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"People Helping People"
Related to country: Ghana

Translations available in: English (original) | Spanish

“PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE”

Accra, Ghana– United Nations agencies in Ghana on Friday, 19thAugust 2011 observed World Humanitarian Day. This year’s World Humanitarian Day was hosted by the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the country’s constitutionally mandated government agency to coordinate the management of disasters and other emergencies.

Representatives from the various UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, UNAIDS, IOM), humanitarian partners including NADMO and the media were present at the occasion. The general public was also represented.

In his message, Mr. Kofi Portuphy, the NADMO National Coordinator, reminded humanitarians of their life-saving role in war-tone and disaster-prone countries. However, in the cause of helping people most humanitarian aid workers lose their lives. He noted also the kind of support NADMO and other UN agencies in Ghana have given refugees, most of whom are ex-combatants. Working with the ex-combatants have been and a challenge therefore we must “bring to bear on them that we are a peaceful country hosting them”. After his speech, candles were lighted in memory of humanitarians who lost their lives in the course of duty.

There was an exhibition which depicted the work of humanitarian partners.

A number of UN staff noted that as we celebrate World Humanitarian Day every year we must also take note of the new challenges that come up each year like poverty and climate change which affects people in war-tone countries and earth-quake prone areas even after relief items have been provided to them.


August 25, 2011 | 1:06 PM Comments  0 comments



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SME AID
Related to country: Nigeria


We foster the growth of IT through SME Projects in Africa.


August 12, 2011 | 7:27 AM Comments  0 comments

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Hello All TIG Team.

Thank you so much for the Birthday Wishes.

The celebration was great. 

I had a lot of friends wishing me and also some paid me a visit.

We really had some good time together.

 

Thank you once again and I say May the good Lord bless you all richly


July 13, 2011 | 11:20 AM Comments  0 comments

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Ghanaian Youth mark 48th African Union Anniversary
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          Ghana marked the AU’s 48th anniversary with a three day event at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC). I bring you proceedings of Day one’s event- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in partnership with Vision Care Network International put this event together with the theme: “YOUTH DIALOGUE ON AFRICA-THE GREAT CONVERSATION.”

                  

           Dr. Sodzi Sodzi Tettey- Gen. Secretary Ghana Medical Association, Chaired the Youth Dialogue. In his opening remarks he mentioned how delighted he was to be here with young Africans with a burning desire to drive change on the continent. He was marveled by the number of young people he saw queuing at embassies for visas to leave the country- he said we could make it right on home soil. Africa is plagued with lots of challenges; poverty, diseases, conflicts, political instability amongst others. In all these- he advised young ones to see it as window of opportunities to confront and solve these problems; he wished all a fruitful dialogue for a better Africa.

 

              Mr. Freeheart Dela Tsey, the Chairman of the AU planning committee and Deputy Director in charge of AU at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration was equally grateful and stated the AU’s support for youth on the continent to promote Africa’s growth. He mentioned the need to invest time and resources significantly to promote youth development in Africa. He asked the youth of our dear continent to match up to the task- “…To whom much is given, much is expected”- he ended.

 

             Hon. Stephen Ackah- MP for Suame and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports welcomed all present especially young Africans from beyond the shores of Ghana. He said Africa is a young continent and of course –has threats and opportunities, but can soar and make strives if determined. He defined who a youth is a stage between childhood and adulthood. The UN defines a youth as a person between ages 15-24 and 15-35 according to the AU. Hon. Ackah mentioned there were many challenges with most sectors especially Public Sector- where? Our Educational system or structure- Its quality and comprehensiveness- especially at the tertiary level, skills and practical training to gain and put the experience gained to use for national development. He noted many young people all over the continent were easily manipulated- politically and were wrongly exposed to drugs and illegal arms. Despite these challenges youth are creative and can effectively contribute by being part of policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation for the continents own development. He was concerned about the many documents and policies that had been developed and are wasting away on shelves –we need to implement. He asked all to develop interest in policies and grab copies, esp. youth policies, so as to hold government accountable. He charged youth leaders to work closely and refuse political influence and manipulation fro they result in nothing beneficial, “mainstreaming the youth-is a sure way”.

 

           Ishmael Kwasi Selassie Fianu, PPAG Programmes Officer and lead facilitator of the Event mentioned young people had had enough of the talk- “there’s a need to dialogue and take action to influence policy makers”. The issues group sessions addressed was:

·        Youth Education and Employment.

·        African Unity.

·        Social Accountability.

·        Governance and Youth.

·        Africa and the West.

In their remarks at the end of the event they all stressed on responsibility and the need for positive attitude among youth, and that the greatest tragedy that can ever happen is to let resources go untapped. They advised young people synergize to better the continent and the world as a whole. “Let’s prepare ourselves for the future by building our capacity in ICT and use it positively for continental and global growth.”… “And by our little contributions we can make a difference and make Africa a better place”.

I would conclude by asking…. “What do you think Africa Union can do more for youth on the continent?”


June 8, 2011 | 11:30 AM Comments  0 comments



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Ghanaian Youth mark 48th African Union Anniversary
Translations available in: English (original) | German | Dutch

          Ghana marked the AU’s 48th anniversary with a three day event at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC). I bring you proceedings of Day one’s event- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in partnership with Vision Care Network International put this event together with the theme: “YOUTH DIALOGUE ON AFRICA-THE GREAT CONVERSATION.”

                 

           Dr. Sodzi Sodzi Tettey- Gen. Secretary Ghana Medical Association, Chaired the Youth Dialogue. In his opening remarks he mentioned how delighted he was to be here with young Africans with a burning desire to drive change on the continent. He was marveled by the number of young people he saw queuing at embassies for visas to leave the country- he said we could make it right on home soil. Africa is plagued with lots of challenges; poverty, diseases, conflicts, political instability amongst others. In all these- he advised young ones to see it as window of opportunities to confront and solve these problems; he wished all a fruitful dialogue for a better Africa.

 

              Mr. Freeheart Dela Tsey, the Chairman of the AU planning committee and Deputy Director in charge of AU at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration was equally grateful and stated the AU’s support for youth on the continent to promote Africa’s growth. He mentioned the need to invest time and resources significantly to promote youth development in Africa. He asked the youth of our dear continent to match up to the task- “…To whom much is given, much is expected”- he ended.

                                                               

             Hon. Stephen Ackah- MP for Suame and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports welcomed all present especially young Africans from beyond the shores of Ghana. He said Africa is a young continent and of course –has threats and opportunities, but can soar and make strives if determined. He defined who a youth is a stage between childhood and adulthood. The UN defines a youth as a person between ages 15-24 and 15-35 according to the AU. Hon. Ackah mentioned there were many challenges with most sectors especially Public Sector- where? Our Educational system or structure- Its quality and comprehensiveness- especially at the tertiary level, skills and practical training to gain and put the experience gained to use for national development. He noted many young people all over the continent were easily manipulated- politically and were wrongly exposed to drugs and illegal arms. Despite these challenges youth are creative and can effectively contribute by being part of policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation for the continents own development. He was concerned about the many documents and policies that had been developed and are wasting away on shelves –we need to implement. He asked all to develop interest in policies and grab copies, esp. youth policies, so as to hold government accountable. He charged youth leaders to work closely and refuse political influence and manipulation fro they result in nothing beneficial, “mainstreaming the youth-is a sure way”.

 

           Ishmael Kwasi Selassie Fianu, PPAG Programmes Officer and lead facilitator of the Event mentioned young people had had enough of the talk- “there’s a need to dialogue and take action to influence policy makers”. The issues group sessions addressed was:

·        Youth Education and Employment.

·        African Unity.

·        Social Accountability.

·        Governance and Youth.

·        Africa and the West.

In their remarks at the end of the event they all stressed on responsibility and the need for positive attitude among youth, and that the greatest tragedy that can ever happen is to let resources go untapped. They advised young people synergize to better the continent and the world as a whole. “Let’s prepare ourselves for the future by building our capacity in ICT and use it positively for continental and global growth.”… “And by our little contributions we can make a difference and make Africa a better place”.

I would conclude by asking…. “What do you think Africa Union can do more for youth on the continent?”


June 8, 2011 | 11:30 AM Comments  0 comments



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OUR TIME
Related to country: Ghana

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | German | Portuguese

They call us the young
Who should have a long wait
For they said our time will come
Just as they have theirs

But we peeped into the time
And saw that it will come – certainly
But how will it come?
In a state of haste
Or like cutting the past
To paste on the present

Where the tears trickle down
The cheeks of our fellow children
Where their comfort is left
To the care of aggressive mosquitoes
Who sing dirges and think they are lullabies

Where to enjoy a right
Is to fight a deplorable fight
When they did not have the might
So they said we should wait
For our time will come

Yes our time will come
And it is coming with flurry
And no one can parry the hurry
Some think it is scary
And even unknowingly blurry

But look yonder
What they think will come asunder
We now put together
And we see the hope
That comes along the scope
When our rights
We pursue with our little might
To make the picture look bright
To drive away the fright

They call us the young
We shall grow
But our toddler steps we now take
Your care will show how we fare
For this is no time to stare
But to make it all count.
In our full glare

Yes, our time will come and it will come all right

CREDIT: Kingsley Obeng-Kyereh.

Poem first recited on 01/04/11, during the screening of the oneminutesjr 2011 videos at the British Council-Accra.

CREW: Gabriel,Evelyn,Binta,Rejoice,Ebenezer,Nii Okai,Pascal,Josephine,Joseph,Lordina,Fati,Christable,Mavis,Tabitha,Francis,Esther,Sonia and Hanifa.


June 5, 2011 | 5:39 PM Comments  0 comments

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QUTTERS NEVER WIN
Translations available in: English (original) | German

 

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but dont you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out,

The silver tint on the clouds of doubt,

And you can never tell how close you are,

It may be near when it seems afar.

So, stick to the fight when you're hardest hit


It's when things go wrong that you mustn't quit


 


June 2, 2011 | 10:45 AM Comments  0 comments

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