Pierre Mendy

• Pierre Mendy, participant Development Experience The Gambia, November 2008: “For me, ten days of cross-cultural sharing was the best learning experience ever. Working with the Dutch participants, looking at our project through their eyes, made a deep imprint on my way of thinking and doing. The Better Future training has made me realize that colour does not matter in life. It’s all about who you are inside and the beliefs you stand for, not about status and what you have. The days we spent together sharing our experiences were indeed a turning point in my life. I felt I had to make my mind empty so I could take in more. To do that
•  I let myself float like a balloon on a river and let the waters take me to the farthest corners of my country. Those moments were my true moments of self-discovery and growth.
  The program made me understand I needed to be a good listener. I learned to talk less and listen more. It was empowering to realize that not one person can do it alone – we all need each other. Unity will be the cornerstone of our future. I know that dedication will lead to unity, will build a next generation of African leaders, and will give my people a future. "
  
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