#UbuntuHunhuPhilosophy
Zimbabwean student Kerry-Ann
Ratidzo Moyo speaking at the University of Richmond,
Virginia, United States, two days ago representing the graduating class of 2024.
She spoke about the African philosophy of ubuntu/hunhu.
In Nguni culture, which entails Ndebele, Zulu, Xhosa and Swati ethnic groups, there is a maxim which says "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu".
The Shona people say โMunhu munhu navanhu.โ
There are also other equivalents to this in other African cultures.
The Ubuntu philosophy says "I am human only because of your humanity".
Ubuntu/hunhu is the idea that no one can be healthy when the community is sick.
Ubuntu says if I undermine your humanity, I dehumanise myself.
It lies at the heart of the African philosophy and way of life, thus impacts on critical aspect of peopleโs well-being.
Ubuntu is not just a word; it's a deeply ingrained philosophy which shapes communities, cultures, and individual lives across Africa.
It expresses philosophically human interdependence and acknowledgment of one's responsibility to their fellow humans and the world around them.
It is a philosophy that promotes collectivism over individualism. Ubuntu asserts society gives human beings their humanity.
As a parting shot, Moyo says:
"Whatever you decide to pursue, never forget the power, the prevalence, and the privilege of human connection and the value that your existence brings to those around you."
Mannnn Avatar the last Airbender had a lot of wisdom, glad Iโm part of that generation๐
โA true mind can weather all lies and illusions without being lost
A true heart can tough the poison of hatred without being harmedโ
Remember you're only in competition with who you were
Every obstacle is an opportunity to dismiss who you've been
So, if you're still unsure in who you are
You can always be certain in who you will be ...
By Miles Carter in A Letter To Remind Myself Who l Am
A late entry but we are still celebrating #WHD2022 with the theme #ItTakesAVillage. Once again my friends and l made an little educational video to acknowledge and thank humanitarians,local and international.
Tag an individual/organisation that is helping people in need of it.
Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay!
Conflict, climate change, a pandemic, hunger, displacement... Never has the world seen such complex megacrises.
Yet there is a group of people who never give up easing suffering and bringing hope.
They are humanitarians. #ItTakesAVillage
#WorldHumanitarianDay honors aid workers who have lost their lives in service.
Today and always, we pay tribute to humanitarians who stay and deliver in support of people in need.
Humanitarians and people caught up in crises must be protected. #NotATarget