Re: AYF-News> IT programmes in Africa

[William Mukozi <wmukozi@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mr Adjapong,

Thank you for your response to my enquirer, but I beg
to differ with some points. The UK has a dual system.
That is Private and Public. Those who can afford,
choose the private schools and those who can?t, public
schools become their choice, not forgetting the
thousands of other initiatives to raise the standards
of those who can?t help themselves, but in all, the UK
doesn?t seek funds from other governments to educate
its youth. It is the sole responsibility of the
government of the UK that expands all the way to
Africa, which has given individuals like me the chance
to develop my skills. Is this not contrary to the
African governments?

I am not against the idea of an educational aid, but I
think the African governments could invest more in
this field than they have already done. Money spent on
ammunitions for senseless tribal wars, could be used
in an IT field. What is halting them for opting for
such an investment?

Could you elaborate on how AYF would be able to
develop its own components for this education
programme, without being compelled to accept what the
so called donors believe should be the best according
to their decisions? Is that not the old slavery method
of those days when countries were compelled to learn
only the colonial history? What good has that done for
Africa on the whole?

Africans have a life and they can live it without
depending on alms. It is about time Africans started
helping themselves than depending on Donors. The donor
countries or organisations, also have their own
problems. 

Finally, I intend to implement such an initiative, but
on an African module.

Thank You!

William Mukozi    


 --- Adomako Adjapong <adjapon4@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 
>  William,
> I am glad that you are a Senior Fellow at that
> reputable university in London. I believe you know a
> little bit about the history of education in UK and
> can you honestly tell me that the cost of education
> is solely borne by the UK gov't? There are lots of
> private initiatives toward improving the lot of the
> people around the globe, be it education, trade or
> commerce, social service et al. But when it comes to
> Africa, others question the potency of such
> initiatives and even the rational behind the move.
> No amount of explanation can convince these
> brainwashed and westernised individuals that what is
> good for good for the European/American is good for
> the African. Sad indeed!!!!!
> 1. One has to know the aims and objectives of
> education in any country from different domains, eg
> the individual, family and the society at large.
> Education is not the sole responsibility of the
> African gov'ts, neither is it so in any part of the
> world even in communist infested countries. There
> are lots and lots of educational institutions
> founded and funded by individuals and private
> organizations dotted around the globe. With this
> understanding, AYF knows and fervently believes it
> can make a difference in the lives of unfortunate
> individuals who, by circumstances, have found
> themselves on the odd side of life. One thing we
> should all know is that education is not being able
> to read and write but being useful to oneself and
> the society.
> 2. It is never an 'old colonial slavery method' to
> ask for education funding. If all were wishes,
> beggars might ride. If AYF is seeking funds to
> enrich its members, then we will surely see it as a
> corrupt entity. And if it seeks funds to support the
> activities of the African gov'ts, we may then
> question the audacity of such moves. We should all
> remember once again that the life of the African is
> inextricably linked to that of every human being on
> the surface of the earth. Anyone who thinks about
> human development but not racial arrogance would
> know the value of reaching out to the less fortunate
> ones in life. This writer is an African but never
> denies an American/European or any other human being
> the necessary help when there is the need to do so. 
> 3. I am not clear about students paying fees to
> donors. What I do gather here is that students may
> pay a token, one may call it fees, to take advantage
> of the training or education so provided in order to
> offset certain costs incurred as a result of
> inadequate resources at the training center under
> consideration. If all is well and on course as
> envisioned by AYF, there will be no fees. More
> donors means more people getting access to basic
> necessities of life including education.
> It is my hope and prayer that William Mukozi would
> initiate similar moves as that of AYF to help his
> African folks or join in the crusade to get Africa
> out of its woes if we believe in seeing light at the
> end of the tunnel. We are on the move now. 
> Thanks.
> Adomako Adjapong, IT Engineer
>  
> William Mukozi <wmukozi@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Dear
> Executive Director,
> 
> I am a Senior Fellow in a University in London. I
> have
> been reading your articles and following your
> activities which I think are good deeds, but rather
> curious at some of the objectives of AYF. 
> 
> 1. Accepting the fact that education is the
> responsibility of governments, how and why should
> your
> organisation be granted funding from donors to
> promote
> education programmes in Africa? What are the tasks
> of
> governments in these countries?
> 
> 2. What are the benefits of the donor organisations?
> Are you not following the old colonial slavery
> method,
> as has always been experienced?
> 
> 
> 3. According to one of the clauses of your IT
> project
> in Africa, students are supposed to pay for tuition
> to
> participate in these courses. If the students are
> going to be compelled to pay tuition to some donors,
> why should they then be complaining about high
> school
> fees to their own governments?
> 
> I would be grateful if you could respond to these
> questions.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> William Mukozi
> Senior Fellow
> 
> 
>
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