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Class Rank: 4/114 My dream is to become a teacher, I will study hard to get there. I know that education is the most important past of my life, and this is the reason why I want to become a Teacher. I want to help the children of my country become better educated. The happiest moment of my life is when I passed my primary education and prompted to secondary education.Four years from now I will work to score the best in my form four exam and be promoted to the next advance level.

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Susan
Sun, December 9, 2018 at 9:45 pm GMT
Hi Students!

I just read all the journal entries I have received since October. Such wonderful letters! I am so impressed by how mature and articulate you have become. I’m realizing that I have now been reading some of your journals for 5 years. When I look at your photos, I don’t recognize the child I first knew. You are teenagers now.
I especially love the stories that some of you told in your journals. Moral tales, I call them.

So congratulations for working so hard. I’m hoping you will achieve your goals, go to a university if you want, and become productive members of your community, and able to help others as you have been helped.

I am enjoying retirement. My age of 76 is bringing on a bit of health problems, like arthritis, but I keep active physically and don’t let it stop me from doing what I love to do.

I read a lot. I travel. I go to jazz concerts in San Francisco. I would love to return to Kenya and Tanzania for a visit. I’d love to visit your school. Maybe it will happen. Who knows?

So keep up the great efforts. I know it can’t be easy, but this is such a wonderful opportunity.

Very fondly, Susan
Jonathan
Mon, November 12, 2018 at 10:29 pm GMT
Dear Students,

I love to collect wisdom from different sources that are meaningful to me.
Below are a few of my favorites that I would like to share with you:

1) When you master your emotions, you master your life
Anger. This is one emotion that is sure to pop up sometime during the day. How you deal with your anger says a lot about who you are as a person. How well do you manage your emotions? Do you have a harsh reaction if someone says something insulting to you? Anger can be a destructive emotion if not managed properly.

2) Respect other people’s opinions even when they differ from your own.

Conflict. It’s rare that two people agree on most topics. Conflict is everywhere. It happens at work, home, with family and friends. Disagreeing isn’t the problem (although most people think it is). The problem is not giving value to the opinions of others.

3) Experience The Joy Of Learning

Each time you learn something new you gain more knowledge and with more knowledge come more confidence. Learning helps us become more adaptable and flexible to new situations. Learning encourages us to be more creative and innovative in our thinking and we are therefore more comfortable with the unknown.
Reading books is a great way for us to learn. To fully embrace the joy of learning, never stop reading and searching for more knowledge.

4) Touch someone’s soul with your kindness

Random Acts of Kindness. It’s the little things in life that matter most. Hold a door, smile at people. Kindness does not cost much and it touches the soul of another person.

5) Speech is a powerful tool.

Your words. Watch your words carefully. They can be daggers or building blocks. You can crush the spirit of someone or make them feel like they can conquer the world. Taste your words before you spit them out. Words are your thoughts coming to life. It’s your choice.
What are your favorite quotes and wisdom to live by? I’d love to hear your thought on that.

Cheers,
Jonathan Gilbert
Susan
Fri, October 12, 2018 at 5:28 pm GMT
Hi wonderful students!
I've read all your journals this month, and really am impressed with your honesty and hard work at your schools. Some of you talked about the poverty that makes living difficult, and your understanding of the importance of an education. Many of you want to be doctors. I suspect some of you will find other passions for your future, but studying to be a doctor is a great goal, and will teach you discipline and the value of hard work. So try your best, and be of a positive mind. I have been getting ready to take a trip to the Caribbean island of Jamaica. I have relatives there who I love to see. I'm very excited to go. One of my cousins grows oranges and other Jamaican fruit. He has asked me to bring California apricots, almonds and dates. I guess they don't grow in Jamaica. My suitcase is weighed down with fruit! I'll write again when I return. Please know I am thinking of you, and wishing you a good school year. Susan
Jonathan
Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:36 pm GMT
Dear Students,

A few years ago I came across a list consisting of some habits that are good to get into. I have incorporated these good habits into my daily life and I’d like to share them with you. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.

1. Sleep early, around 9pm - 10pm. After working hard through the day, your body and mind need refreshing. Rest them as soon as possible.
2. Wake up early, around 5am - 6am. Start your day early. That time is the best time for inspiration to come in. After wake up, face the sky and the sun through your window. You will be motivated.
3. Be independent. Do your tasks by yourself. Solve your problem by yourself. Don’t always depend on other people. This doesn’t mean you should not get help from others.
4. Say thank you. Always say those 2 words if you get help from others.
5. Reading. Motivation and inspiration comes from what your eyes scanning for.
6. Writing. Put down in words on things that come to your head. Try to write 1 article per day. Having a diary is also a good approach.
7. Walking. Let sport always get into your day. The simplest one is walking. Keep moving and stay healthy.
8. Meditate. Focus on what you are doing. Finish it first and move to the other one. Don’t do multitasking. You can also meditate by sitting calmly and paying attention to your breath.
9. Help other people. Help people as they need and you are capable of doing it.

Have a great week,
Jonathan Gilbert
Susan
Sat, April 7, 2018 at 6:48 pm GMT
Hi WEF students
As always, I was inspired and happy to read your latest journals. You are a group of hard working students who care about your studies and how important education is to you, and to those who will benefit from your future endeavors. Many of you write about global climate concerns, and how climate changes affect life in Africa. Some are struggling with ideas of God. One student sent in a beautiful photo of a musk ox on a plain in the Gorongoro Conservation area. Another wrote a ode to Judy, the “Mother of WEF”. I’m sure the poem will touch Judy’s heart.

So thank you all who write in these journals.

I have been working in my garden. We have a few days of heavy rain, so it is a good time to weed. Also studying Spanish conversation. I’ve also been photographing some jazz musicians, which is very entertaining for me.

Take care. I’m guessing you are back from Easter break by now. Study hard! We are thinking of you.
Susan
Godwin Karato
Sat, February 24, 2018 at 2:03 pm GMT
Hi world education fund
I hope your fine i great you in the name of god. to day I wants to be with you in my general time table.
I wake up early in the morning and I pray to god for giving another day, I brush my teeth I wear my school uniform I take my breakfast then I take also my bag preparing going to school I do this task for 30 minutes. when I am in the school i start session at 8:00am up to 04:30. then I am return to home and preparing for another day. This is the general time table for me
Susan
Thu, February 22, 2018 at 7:33 pm GMT
Hi Students
How are you all? I’ve been reading all your journals, and enjoying them so much.
I learn a lot about your lives and about your struggles, challenges, and rewards in school. I so hope that you are going to succeed in school and that you will come out of school prepared to face a good future.

Your journals are all interesting. Sometimes someone writes a letter that is funny. Tariqaziz wrote a wonderful story about being chased by a bull on his way to market. Francis wrote about his daily routine in the morning before school. Very interesting to me to learn a little about your life out of school.

I have been gardening. A friend who is moving to another town gave me two large Azalea bushes to plant in my yard. In order to plant them in the right spot with enough shade, I dug up some other plants and moved them to a warmer spot. It was a long process. Now I hope the plants live!

Also I have an old house. The water pipes under the house have rotted and I have to replace them. AND there are rats under my house that chew the wood.

So that is the boring news of my life. HaHa
Susan
Godwin Karato
Fri, February 2, 2018 at 1:33 pm GMT
Hi Judy
How are you?me am fine also to day I wants to share with you about short stories concerning with my life.Yersterday I was in my farm and planting crops because now days in my country the climate is winter which is suitable for planting crops. My family practice peasant agriculture which involve growing of food crops like maize,beans, pigeon beans,cow peas.Also my family use simple technology like uses of hand tools like hoe and plough .in my country harvesting is done in the month of 8 up to10 depend on the climate of the area.Sometimes this crops is used as the source of income because there are sold.
Thanks very much
Godwin
Susan
Wed, January 31, 2018 at 7:47 pm GMT
Hello Godwin!
I would love to meet you, too. Maybe some day I will visit Tanzania again.
I wish you good health. Please keep up your wonderful positive attitude about school and your hopes for the future. You will be a splendid teacher.
Susan
Wed, January 31, 2018 at 7:32 pm GMT
Dear Students
I understand you are all back from your vacation. Welcome back, and I hope you will find school interesting and rewarding. We support you and hope for your continuing success.
Godwin Karato
Fri, January 12, 2018 at 1:34 pm GMT
Hi Jonathan
thank you for your good journal i understand what you say and that is true and if i do this i live well in my life all the time
thank's have anice day god bless you
Godwin Karato
Fri, January 12, 2018 at 1:24 pm GMT
Hi Judy happy new yeary
How are you?i think you are fine also me am fine the aim of writting this journal is that when are come back because all students you missed you so much and they pray you for helping them in their life because their dreams they be true,thanks for giving this opportunity god bless you all the time.
godwin
Godwin Karato
Fri, January 12, 2018 at 1:06 pm GMT
Happy new yeary Susan and your family
I hope you are continuing well in your life in the name of god also me i am fine and i started this yeary in the name of god and i wants to finish in the name of god also. i am very happy to see you because i wants to know you physically and i want to visit me at Tanzania.please when are you come?
i am pray you all the time
GODBLESS YOU
Godwin
Susan
Tue, November 28, 2017 at 6:05 pm GMT
Dear Students

First, let me wish you good luck with your national exams. They must be over by now. I hope you all did well, and will be happy with your results.

Secondly, a very Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate Christmas, and I hope you all enjoy your holidays and New Year celebrations.

My family celebrated Thanksgiving last week. Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family make a big feast, and enjoy being together for the meal. The traditional meal has roast turkey, potatoes and other root vegetables, cranberries, and pumpkin and apple pies for dessert. This year I contributed cranberry sauce and cornbread stuffing. I love this holiday so much.

Of course, many people in the U.S. are poor and don’t have such happy holidays. I worked with a group who filled 1000 boxes with food for struggling families.

I had a wonderful trip to Morocco. I wonder how much of the food Moroccans prepare is also common in East Africa. There is a French influence and dry hot climate there. Spices such as cinnamon and turmeric and coriander are important in their food.

One letter from you talked about the importance of cooperating with others to achieve success. I was reminded of my grandfather, who was a bee keeper and a pastor. He was a great story teller. He gave sermons on the lives of bees who depended on cooperation to survive.

Much affection for you all.

Susan
Godwin Karato
Fri, November 24, 2017 at 1:33 pm GMT
Hello Jonathan
How are you? I think your fine and me I am fine also and I am continuing well in my study. Last week I have finished my exams which is the last exams in form three. Next year I am going to start form four the last class in the ordinary level and I am working hard in order to perform well in the national examination also I am use this holiday for studying hard in order to perform well in my life.
I wants to ask you how about your life and climate of your country. Because in my country the climate of to day is winter followed by rainfall. Also I wants to know from your which things your like and which do not like.
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