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Continuing on the road
Tuesday, 26 February 2008 | posted by Gillion Bosman
Guildford 2008
Continuing on the road...
When we started on the road to Davos we were all very excited and if you were like me you were a little confused about the conference and what we are going to be doing in Guildford. I remember when Asanda and I were applying. The mixed emotions when we recorded the YouTube videos. I was excited to be meeting like minded people and also to participate as a young activist. The time passed by so fast, we applied, were selected and were then on this amazing website interacting with other young people from all over the world.
Our arrival at the forum was perfect. We were all very excited to meet the people that we have been interacting on the website but we never lost track of the focus. We were there to learn from the facilitators, challenge each other and most importantly share our skills and learn from one another. The one thing that I would like to highlight in this blog is the day when we all thought about what we would like to achieve for the next year. We spent some time looking at the things that we would like to achieve both personally and in our work as activist. I remember thinking about where I would like to be when we kiss 2008 goodbye. We all made plans and took some time to look at each others plans. I was really impressed with all the plans that was on the walls both project plans and personal plans. If we are looking at the road we have travelled together and the road that we are continuing to travel.
I would like to propose that we look at the plans that we made and look at how we can help each other make them a reality. (The last thing that we want is for them to just lay there on Steve's desk) Those plans are an indication of our aspirations. I say we all look at implementing those plans by following the following steps:
• Look at the plans and design project proposals. (Nick has already started with this one)
• Send the proposals to the network. Look if there is any space for regional collaborations. Look if anyone else has a similar project idea and how we can combine ideas.
• Try to source funding and look for partners.
• Try to implement our project proposals without disrupting our lifestyles.
Once we have these concrete plans on paper it will be easier to present our ideas to possible funders or partners. I also feel that this will give us a strong foundation for the next meeting. When we all gather again we can start a process of "Peer Review" Where we can give each other advice on the projects that we implemented. I also believe that this will create a platform of learning and sharing that we can all benefit from.
I hope that my blog has taken some of the gravel out of the road and that you are now cruising down with your climate friendly car.
Keep well Guys
Peace and Love
Gillion
Cape Town, Sunny South Africa
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26 February 2008
Thanx so much, one of the thing i dont know how 2 do is how 2 orgenise a workshop or any event, i mean when it comes about paper work i suck
thanx so much Gillion i’ll keep those tips in mind.
Seraj :D
26 February 2008
Gilllion ... great message ... im inspired….
28 February 2008
ma-Gilli. I sooooo get you man. I mean, I remeber the shoots and reshoots for hours on a hot Thursday afternoon. You yelling: Asanda stand still damnit, stop moving, turn left, no right!!!! Hahahaha. Beautiful times man.
The road before Guildford was filled with excitement, confusion and excrutaiating anticipation. And yes you are right, meeting the other participants just put every worry and anxiety aside.
Thank you for this blog, and in following your advise, I would like to my commitment to you, Amu and Amit(not forgetting Asania) to collaborate, assist and exploit you guys in the work that we will be doing in SOuthern Africa. And ofcause, I can’t forget the rest of the Guildford crew.
28 February 2008
Thanks a lot for that, Gillion. You’ve made a lot of very good, very important points. We had a meeting in England yesterday, and part of the agenda was about how to go in. I will write something on the message board soon - it might only be beginning of next week, though.
28 February 2008
Wonderful, Gillion. these are really essential steps to well organized work. I am working on these steps right now and hopefully getting good results soon.
Thank you very much.
Much love,
Zuhal
14 March 2008
I am actually taking some Project Management courses that may interest you a lot Gillion!! (hope not only Gillion) I’ve learned a lot about this with the few classes I’ve taken…thanks for the entry
love from colombia!