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Daughter of the African soil, dreams of Africa embracing non violent tactics as a way solving differences regardless; Respect for women

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

I read an eye-opening story on The Wall Street Journal about Richard Byington, a man who spent years living under a highway in Minneapolis. Despite being offered a heavily subsidized apartment, he was hesitant to move in. The twin bed reminded him of a prison cell, and the doors felt confining—triggering past trauma. His social worker, Sara Majeres, learned the hard way that just giving someone housing isn’t always enough.

This story made me reflect: helping people is not enough, it’s about doing the right thing for the person. Without understanding their needs, our efforts can fall flat or even backfire. Byington eventually moved in, but only after Sara spent months building trust and addressing his deeper struggles with trauma and mental health.

Sometimes, helping people without identifying what they truly need wastes time, effort, and resources. It’s not enough to just offer help; we must ask ourselves: What kind of help will truly make a difference for this person?

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How to write a Winning Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose (SOP） for Bsc/ Masters Scholarships.

A personal statement/Motivation Letter or Statement of purpose is an essential component of a scholarship application. It is an opportunity for the applicant to showcase their personality, background, achievements, and future goals in a way that goes beyond their academic transcript and resume. Here are tips you should put in mind.

1: Read the instructions carefully: Before you start writing your personal statement, make sure you understand the guidelines and requirements of the scholarship

2:Brainstorm and outline: Take some time to reflect on your experiences, accomplishments, and aspirations. Jot down ideas and make an outline of the key points you want to cover in your personal statement. Consider how your personal story connects to the mission and values of the scholarship organization.

3:Grab the reader’s attention: Your personal statement should begin with a strong opening that captures the reader’s attention and makes them want to keep reading. You can use a personal anecdote, a thought-provoking quote, or a rhetorical question to engage the reader.

4:Highlight your strengths: Use specific examples to illustrate your strengths, such as leadership skills, academic achievements, community involvement, or work experience. Show how these experiences have shaped your character and prepared you for future success

5:Be authentic and sincere: Your personal statement should reflect your unique voice and perspective. Avoid using clichés or overused phrases and be honest about your challenges and weaknesses.

6: Edit and proofread: Once you have written a draft of your personal statement, take the time to review and revise it. Look for grammatical errors, typos, and inconsistencies. Ask a friend or mentor to read it over and provide feedback. Make sure your final statement is polished and professional.

What are some common mistakes to avoid in a personal statement?

Some common mistakes to avoid in a personal statement include being too generic or cliché, focusing too much on weaknesses or challenges, being too arrogant or boastful, and using poor grammar or spelling.

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More detailed guide on writing SOP
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[Millie Omino @MILDREDOMINO]

Our task is to keep the stool balanced!

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[State Department for Children Services @ChildServicesKE]

Who can be classified as a #MissingChild ?

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[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

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[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

@NationAfrica #JusticeforAsadKhan no form of GBV should be tolerated! Whether coming from a man or a woman. Saa zingine #IkishindikanaOndokea instead of causing pain to families

[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

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[Maryanne W. Waweru @MaryanneWaweru]

When her daughter was 15 years old, Salome decided to put her on a three-month #contraceptive injection after a certain incident. Her daugther is now aged 18 years. What happened that made Salome make this decision? Read her story here👉 https://t.co/XDWP3Z5gTE
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[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

Speak up Save a life Save a future n a generation!

Let us normalize #ProtectingChildren

Frequently, the abuser is someone the child knows and close to

Note there are also other forms of child abuse apart from sexual

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[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” – J.K. Rowling
Let us all (men n boys included) unite and end violence against women and girls.

What activities have you planned?

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In only 4 yrs in power (1983-87), Thomas Sankara built 350 schools, roads, railways without foreign aid Increased literacy rate by 60%. He also banned forced marriages and gave poor people land, Vaccinated 2.5 million kids, Planted 10 million trees

[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

Hongera our President Dr. William Samoei Ruto!
To all our elected- new or old, nominated and appointed leaders tafadhali #MaendeleoSasaMifukoZenuBaadaye
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#ChangingHowWeCare #Childrenmatter #Childrenneeduncondtionalloveandcare
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[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

Wakenya tizidi kudumisha amani umoja na upendo. Haijalishi nani atakae kuwa Raisi was nchi hii, Bali ni nani anajali maisha na masilahi ya wananchi wakati huu wa kusubiri

[agnes .b. matagaro @mat_agnes]

@OrchidProject @amwithigah Congratulations @amwithigah in your new role.
Children moreso girls must be protected at all cost against harmful cultural practices e.g female genital mutilation