Tribe Visits
More than 100 tribes live in Tanzania. While visiting two tribes, the Maasai and the Iraqw we were inspired by this fact. What could the rest of the world learn from people who have learned to live so closely, and relatively peacefully together – although they have very different believes and values? Beyza: “We people […]
Maasai Women Community & Human Rights
Today we learned about human rights with a special emphasis on women’s rights. The participants discussed women’s rights in their perspective countries and the importance of women in the development and advancement of societies. In line with this learning we were able to visit a Maasai women community and hear about their experience with female […]
Swahili Lesson, Cooking Class, Volcanic Lake & More
The third day of the Learning Journey was filled with learning activities: the young talents began their day with their daily Swahili lesson and drove to a local market where they put their skills to good use in bargaining for various ingredients they later used in their Tanzanian cooking class. On top of that, the […]
Learning Session & Coffee Farm Visit
We spent the first part of our day learning about globalization and the economic situation in Tanzania and other East African nations. After visiting and experiencing a coffee farm in the afternoon, the reflection hour in the evening was devoted to interesting discussions about how globalization, climate change and business impact Tanzanian farmers. Read some […]
Teamwork City Challenge
In Tanzania, Usa River Town, the young talents tested their team building and creative skills on the YGP Teamwork Challenge, where they explored the city as well as local culture and customs through a twist of intercultural challenges!
2016 YGP Talent Network Kicks Off In Tanzania
Today, an amazing group of young talents from all over the world embarked on an intense 3-week learning Journey in Tanzania – to form a lasting network!
Planning Talent Network
During these last days of the Journey, the participants have worked on creating the structures of their lasting YGP Talent Network to keep in touch long after returning home to their respective parts of the world! During the Journey in China the participants have build relations – and after the Journey they will maintain them […]
Circular Economy Workshop at DeTao
The participants have returned from an inspiring day of engaging in a workshop regarding Circular Economy at DeTao learning institute in Shanghai. Circular Economy is an increasingly important concept and has become an opportunity for businesses. The participants tested their skills during different group exercises, while learning about how Circular Economy can help reduce the […]
Arrival in Shanghai
After having spend a few days in Luzhou and worked in the rice fields, the Pioneers arrived in vibrant Shanghai, where they have enjoyed the magnificent view of the skyline.
YGP and Save the Children China
Shandre: ”I learned that a child with an education and skill could make the world their oyster – if you are willing to learn, you open doors to greater opportunities.” Nicola: ”It was great to see the ”Save the Children”-faces behind the TV-commercials. It helped me to realize that our donations do make a difference.” […]