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2008-10-08
One of the most challenging things...
One of the most challenging things I can think of is what it must be like for people who have been displaced from where they have established their lives by disasters and other sad events. When I hear that this is happening, it makes me wonder how I would face such difficult challenges.
Two traits that have to be most helpful when facing such
challenges in life are determination and hope. And with encouragement from others willing to help, the inspiration to overcome the challenge is that much greater. To me, the inspiring
stories that I hear through DOT are from the individuals and
organizations that have partnered with DOT and other helpful
organizations throughout the world. These stories show that
these individuals and groups, and the people they attract, are
determined to spread the seeds of hope and determination through
community education training and constant improvements to education in
schools.
The stories from DOT are young people improving their
leadership skills and very soon after being able to teach and encourage
community members, teachers and students to see new ways of thinking
about their own particular challenges.
Other stories come from DOT's incredibly generous partners and
supporters such as CISCO, Canadian International Development Agency,
United States Agency for International Development, IBM, TOSA
Foundation, The Kellog Foundation, Shabakat Al Ordon, Women in
Technology Jordan, Computers for Schools Kenya, Nairobits, Imbuto
Foundation, and Ministry of Trade and Industry Ethiopia, just to name a few!
These groups, people, and their stories, found in many of the
blogs and profiles throughout the DOT website, are an inspiration to me
and should be an inspiration to everyone for positive ways to
overcome the hard and challenging situations we are sometimes faced
with.