Wassup Ladies and Gentleman?
I'm going to let you into my experience at an Australian leadership/motivational/inspirational (there is a difference between the last 2) called Camp Maasai a youth camp headed up by The Reach Foundation of Melbourne.
From May 29th to May 31st was their first Maasai event in Sydney, Australia which I was invited to attend as a participant. Basically Camp Maasai is where businesses/business leaders contribute a high amount of money and resource to assist young people of diverse backgrounds, 26 business leaders are then taken away with 26 selected young people from all walks of life some of the youth have been in juvenile justice centres or live on the streets while others maybe from a wealthy and privileged background making the atmosphere so united with all sides of the "tracks" meeting together to be inspired and develop their potential for leadership.
The shock factor for myself was less then others as I work with street youth on a weekly basis and am teaching rap/hip-hop music classes in Cobhem and Baxter correctional facilities on a frequent basis. But the amount of emotion and deep conversations that were unleashed inspired the room of executives and students alike.
The word Maasai is from a African tribe that existed with in the regions surrounding what is now known as North Kenya. A custom of this tribe was place a high emphasis on the youth which is a change from a lot of cultures which emphasise looking after the elders (which is equally important I believe).
The weekend helped let out a lot of the emotional package keeping young people back my life in the past hasn't always been as bright as it is now. I've been from low valleys to high peaks - this is all good though cause it makes me who I am.
Only 3 days have passed and all those who left the camp are still in touch and are determined to live their visions which are just dreams. Dreaming is our beginning as young leaders and I'm excited to involve myself with anything that has a good cause or vision .e.g. the YgenClub. Express your ideas and concepts (protect them) ... but utilise what you've been given.
Visit reach.org.au for further information on such a good organisation.
More information to be posted soon. I will be a regular blogger seek me out and let me know where you're at??!!
