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International Institute For Global Leadership Issue #81 * September 2008 Asheville, NC. USA
Guest Editorial
God Bless Stress
Following the challenge that I recently received from reading the evocative and transformative book, True Prosperity, my life has dramatically changed. Stress has been and is a major cause of illness and deaths in the lives of many people. Whenever anyone is disgruntled, the first words to come out of his lips are: I am stressed.
Probably you are asking, why bless stress? But, wait a minute, what is stress? Does stress really exist? Obviously, one may be quick to point out some factors like the pressure to meet deadlines, the fear of losing clients, the boss who is always keeping you on your toes, the game that you lost and whatnot, as some of the things that cause stress.
I’ve also been of the same attitude for so long, seeing stress in every challenge and adversity. However, this book has completely changed my perspective and I no longer see stress as people have learned to define it. If there is no challenge/opponent/stress to overcome, there can never be fulfillment. Without an opponent, there is no challenge, no purpose, no fun and there is no opportunity to gain that sense of fulfillment which comes with overcoming obstacles.
Suppose you suddenly developed some super powers so that anything you wanted to do, you could do without any difficulties or preparation; What if you ended up winning every contest you are involved in and utterly annihilating your fellow contestants that they no longer saw any need to compete with you; what would your life be like? Would you have the feeling of exuberance that comes from triumph?
Honestly, everything would be boring; there never could be anticipation and excitement because you would already know the outcome even before things begins. Furthermore, innovation would definitely dissipate. Without stress, we reach the natural limits of complacence; we hit the wall that keeps us from moving to the next level. Far from being an annoyance and something to avoid, stress and fear are our wisest advisers.
In the past there were many things that perpetually depress me while I tried to avoid stress by all means to no avail. Then I realized that I’ve been making a mistake by trying to run away from stress. Now instead of feeling infuriated when encountering opposition, I look at it passively knowing that it’s an opportunity for growth, fulfillment and purpose to prevail. Even the negative feelings of resentment that I used to hold over my competitors and adversaries have been decimated and I have learned to employ nonviolence communication while dealing with them because, the truth is, I need them! Life is more interesting and challenging because of the opponent, therefore why should I wish to eliminate him?
Now I have learned to welcome stress with love. Conversely, it occurs to me, there is no stress; we are the ones who create it. There are only opportunities to learn from our circumstances. But but too often fight the stressing person or situations rather than seeing them in a different way and blessing them for the challenges that present to us.
Whichever name we decide to call these opportunities, the fact remains that we need them for fulfillment in our lives. That’s why I am saying God Bless Stress!
New Students
We are very pleased to welcome two new students during the month of August, one from The Central African Republic and one from Nigeria.
Boby Olivier Claude (France/ Central African Republic) My name is Mr. Olivier Claude BOBY, born on April 14, 1982 in Bangui (Central African Republic). I hold a BADGE (Assessment of Aptitude Delivered by Universities) in associative management, Journalist - reporter with the cultural magazine “KILIMANDJARO”, Writer and President of the Council of Governorship of the NGO “Fondation Jeunes Horizon". My community engagement enabled me to understand that is to each individual to model the world which he wants by his engagement. If one wants a world of peace, he has to start working now as peacemaker.
Aminata TRAORE said that if one does not form part of the solutions one belongs to the problems; it is in this logic that I harness myself to contribute to the improvement of the living condition of Africans by my actions and my engagement, not only to propose solutions but to be also a solution for a reliable world.
Impassioned for writing and literature since my childhood, I wrote a book entitled France my " Eldorado" published by the publisher " Le Manuscrit", I also read works of CORNEILLE, MOLIERE, MAUPASSANT, Victor HUGO, Sembène OUSMANE, and of HAMADOU HAMPATE BÂ and AMINATA TRAORE in which I draw my inspiration. In addition to my passion for the literature, I also engaged very early in the community movements what enabled me to take part in several conferences, meetings and to seminars as participant or speaker.
Rev. Louis Iheanyichukwu Obiakor (Nigeria) I am Rev. Louis Iheanyichukwu Obiakor, a Nigerian of Igbo heritage. I am married with five children: a 23 years old girl and four boys, 21, 18, 11 and 7 years respectively. I hold a diploma in Mass Communication from the Institute of Journalism and Television, London, U.K. I am a member of the Practitioners Circle of the International Emissaries Attunement Guild with its international headquarters in Loveland CO, USA. Through the Emissaries, I had a series of spiritual leadership trainings which assisted me to begin to lift up my eyes to whatever extent.
I started from my youth to be hungry and thirst after spiritual life and this hunger and thirst became a spur that led me to identifying with three different Christian organizations at different times prior to meeting the Emissaries. Out of curiosity, I was drawn to the teaching of a group which teaching to me conveyed very much the practical aspect of spirituality and it is devoid of dos and donts. I was also privileged to attend further spiritual trainings in England and Wales under the auspices of this group. I coordinated the activities of the group in Nigeria from 1977 until Dec. 2006.
Through my various spiritual trainings which caused me to briefly live in Ghana, England, four states in USA and Wales. I was a member of the Anthony Wade International Consultancy Register in London having taken a Wade Business Course. Perhaps its’ necessary to indicate here that I have worked most of my life as an administrator and this accorded me with the opportunity to relate and interact with many different people.
I have an incredible interest in reading, writing and traveling. I have traveled the major cities in Nigeria and overseas. I have read a number of spiritual books including BEING WHERE YOU ARE, ON EAGLES WING, all by Bishop Martin Exeter, Emmanuel Velikovsky – WORLDS IN COLLISON, Losbang Rampa’s, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES. I was a brief time student of Yoga. The Christian bible is more or less my daily companion as Minister of the WORD.
What Our Students Are Saying
Cesar Salvater, Jr. (Brazil)
What Our Students Are Reading
Educating For Human Greatness By Lynn Stoddard Lynn Stoddard is a veteran of teaching and parenting. While shepherding his own large flock of twelve children through the public schools of Utah, he was employed for 36 years as an elementary teacher and principal. He now writes and lectures on the urgent need to design a new system of public education based on ancient wisdom and modern research. In this wise and perceptive book, he surveys the current state of public education in America and concludes that things have gone terribly wrong. His solution is to have parents and educators start by realizing that standardization in education is neither possible or effective. Only then can they focus on creating schools that truly educate for human greatness. To create such schools Stoddard proposes that parents, teachers, administrators and school board members keep six cardinal principles constantly in mind: * Value Positive Human Diversity and Cherish Every Student's Uniqueness * Draw Out and Develop Each Child's Latent Talents * Respect the Autonomy of the Individual by Restoring Freedom and Responsibility * Invite Inquiry, Curiosity, and Hunger for Knowledge in the Classroom * Support Professionalism as Teachers Live by these Principles * Parents and Teachers Unite to Help Children Grow in Human Greatness
Educating for Human Greatness deserves an honored place on the reading list of every parent who really cares about the future of their children, every teacher and administrator who puts students first in their professional lives, and every school board member who wants schools to be places where student development is a reality, not just a slogan.
What Our Students Are Doing
Refugee Education Sponsorship Program
Many of our students are involved in various forms of service in the local communities. In this issue we feature the work of Francis Abayomi, one of our 2nd level students from Nigeria.
Here in Nigeria, once a student has finished college, he is require to perform a year of volunteer national service. I was recently assigned to work with “R.E.S.P.E.C.T” (Refugee Education Sponsorship Program) as the coordinator. Respect Nigeria is a part of ‘Respect International’ (see web link below) and this is the first RESPECT program in Nigeria.
RESPECT Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organization, is committed to exposing refugee students living in Nigeria to the outside world via the exchange of letters and other projects. We see the world as a global village of empowered refugee and North American students without social and technological divides. We work to instill the values of respect, integrity, compassion, accountability, commitment, innovation, diversity, creativity, andhonesty in our students. We emphasize the importance of people connecting, sharing ideas, having fun, working together - to learn self-expression, diverse perspectives, and cross-cultural understanding.
Some of our activities include helping to break the isolation that refugees often feel by connecting them with pen pals in the UK, Canada and the USA. And of course to educate those in the developed world – first hand – about the life of a refugee. We have also been receiving contributions of books for distribution to the refugees. Recently we received a large box of books from the Malibu, Ca. public library.
The camp we have been working in most recently has 3,000 residents, most of whom are from Liberia, Seirra Leone, Cote d' voire, Chad, Niger, Somalia & Sudan
As a student with IILG for the past four years, I have found my studies to be very valuable in helping refugees deal with their plight.
(You may contact Francis at francisabayomi@yahoo.com)
http:\\www.respectrefugees.org/aff_nigeria.shtml
Student Projects IIGL Students are actively working to transform, not only their own lives, but their communities, nations and the world. In an effort to support their endeavors, we encouraged active students with a special interest in service to submit project proposals designed to improve their communities. Although we do not have the resources to fund these projects directly, we are able to give them exposure through our newsletter so that potential funders may learn about them. We are also happy to work with funders in helping to match resources and needs so that funding is prudently directed to projects developed by IIGL students who have proven their reliability, integrity, dedication and who we believe will provide excellent accountability in terms of expenditures and results.
Young Women’s Education – Rural Togo, West Africa The project for the education of young women was developed by Davui Kosi Sepenou from Lome, Togo. Davui has been an IIGL student for three years and is currently working on Level four studies. He is founder of the ‘Association pour la Promotion de la Justice sociale’ (APJS) – The Society For The Promotion Of Social Justice. APJS has found that illiteracy and the lack of education for young women in rural Togo is one of the primary reasons for explotation & discrimination. Too often parents still believe that the only role a young woman can play is to marry, take care of her husband and raise children, and that education is therefore not necessary.
This project is not about building schools. It is about working in rural areas to educate parents and families about the importance of educating young women so that the families become solid support systems – rather than obstacles – to young women who want to go to school. The project goals include
This is designed as a three year project at a cost of $50,000 per year, or approximately $125 per student for a primary and secondary education.
For more questions, more information or contact details for Davui, contact Michael at lightweave@aol.com
What Our Donors Are Saying Anneliese B. Weiss, teacher (USA/FL) I have long looked for a meaningful way to contribute to society. Becoming a teacher at age 50 was a beginning. My vision, however, goes beyond the local confines. I hope with all my heart for a global community of people living in peace. This is possible by empowering future leaders all over the world. IIGL is promoting just that. I am proud to be part of this global movement."
Thanks! We extend a special thanks to the following 32 individuals and/or organizations from six countries who contributed to IIGL during July. Their ongoing support makes this work possible.
Deb Silver (Israel) Gillian Kean (UK) Edmee DiPauli (UK) Julian Murphy (UK) Lale Eterm (Turkey) Rinia Stambolinova (Bulgaria) Rashmi Singh (Philippines)
Lily Ann (USA/NC) Deb Rosen (USA/WI) Judith Royer (USA/SD) Margie Tice (USA/NC) Janis Thayer (USA/NC) Corine Wilson (USA/FL) Hope Gorman (USA/MN) Naomi Stauber (USA/CA) Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ) Jesse Syverson (USA/WA) Randa El Sharif (USA/WI) Anneliese Weiss (USA/FL) Julie Loosbrock (USA/WI) Anderson Hewitt (USA/GA) Rommy Banaszczyk (USA/AZ) Michael Lightweaver (USA/NC) Wanda Gail Campbell (USA/AL) Janae & Barry Weinhold (USA/NC)
Make A Difference In The World! You can make a lasting difference now by investing in the future of young heart-centered leaders throughout the world who will soon be making critical decisions that will determine the future of humanity and the planet. How? By becoming an active partner in this work with your financial contribution. We are supported by people like you; people who believe that it's more important to light a candle, however small, than to curse the darkness. We welcome contributions in any amount, however small, because this isn't just about money. It's also about energy and connection.
Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to PO Box 18909, Asheville, NC. 28814. Contributions may also be made by credit card. Contributions are tax deductible under the 501(c)3 tax codes of the United States Internal Revenue Service. http://www.global-leadership.com/action.htm
Student Progress We had 19 students from 12 countries complete a total of 30 books in August. These students were from Cote d’Ivoire, Chile, Eithopia, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, USA, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
English Division
Bereket Alemayehu (Ethiopia)
Linquist Asiebela (Kenya)
Kekeje Efeturi. (Nigeria)
Mark Mazadu (Nigeria)
Sunday Abidemi Obarinu (Nigeria)
Solomon Nwokoro
Obiako Louis I (Nigeria)
Michael Lightweaver (USA)
Tendai Chakupa (Zimbabwe)
French Division
André Bihibindi (Senegal) * Le Pouvoir de l’Intention * Les Présents de Eykis
Moussa Mounkeila (Niger) * La Sagesse Africaine * Plus de Charisme dans votre vie
Gwladys Moro (Cote d’Ivoire) * Réfléchir Vite et Bien
Patricia Koffi (Cote d’Ivoire) * Attitude d’un Gagnant * 101 Principes de base
Maye Niaré (Mali) * Jonathan Livingstone le Goéland
François Nanou (Cote d’Ivoire) * Les Sept Lois Spirituelles du Succès * de Charisme dans votre vie * Les Dix Secrets du succès …
Spanish Division
Carolina Guillen (Peru) * How to Reach Your Goals
Christian Villón (Peru) * Think Well. Feel Well
Isabel Saa (Chile) * Develop the Leader Inside you
Maria Elena Borroto (Venezuela) * Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Graduates The following students completed one level of study during July
Linquist Asiebela Kenya Completed Level Six
Michael Lightweaver USA Completed Level Two
Statistical Report New Enrollments 6 enrolled in August 46 enrolled in 2008
Book Assessments 30 in August 266 in 2008
Books Shipped 41 in August 437 in 2008
Cost of books $754.36 in August $7,945.63 in 2008 International Institute For Global Leadershi Issue #80 * August 2008 Asheville, NC. USA
Guest Editorial
The Dangers of Being A Nigerian
“No matter who you are, or where you may be, you can do something to change the world for the better.” – Dr. Edmond L. Kramer
By divine arrangement I am a Nigerian and so will I remain. Nigeria, I must confess has brought me opportunities. I have found my PLACE – Passion; Love; Ability; Calling; and Energy in this land in spite of the myriad of difficulties and challenges we face as a nation and people. It is the general believe that in this country we do not have a reading culture. But in less than four years I have authored seven motivational books. I am living the life of my dream in Nigeria Some years back, what is today known as the comedy industry in Nigeria was only a figment of the imagination. In the same light, I find myself operating in an emerging industry in this country – Motivational Speaking. However, I have been able to cut a niche for myself in this ‘oratorical’ sphere of profession so much so that I have begun to share platforms with some of the ‘big names’ in the industry. Isn’t it amazing that when you say to the world “This is who I am,” the world steps back for a moment to watch you and when they see your seriousness they finally accept you and re-echo “This is who you are.” Today people call me Motivational Speaker.
Considering what you have been reading so far, you might want to say that there is a disparity. I mean how can I be claiming all of these and still say there is a danger in being a Nigerian. What danger is there? Or could I be possibly insinuating that God makes mistakes? Look at the title again. Do you notice it does not say “The Danger of Being CREATED as a Nigerian?” It simply says, “THE DANGER OF BEING A NIGERIAN.” Now, this is where the crux of the matter is. I have found out that in Nigeria it is so easy to live a life of mediocrity and remain in obscurity and still have seemingly cogent reasons as excuses. In fact it is so bad that even the society will reason along with you.
Look at it; the government is not providing jobs for graduates. The private sector is not helping matters. For most of us, our parents are not well-to-do; hence don’t have connections. I would like to describe this as the Nigerian mentality – a mentality that is always looking for someone else to blame - never taking responsibility. I think it should be drummed into our ears that all of us are primarily responsible for what becomes of us in life. We are the architects of our own destinies. You were born a male but it is your responsibility to become a man. It is natural to grow old but it takes responsibility – determination and commitment to GROW UP.
These are just a few of the excuses we give to back up our lack of desire, determination and discipline to demand change for our lives. You see, God created you on purpose. He made no mistake at all. He knew that Nigeria would be in all this mess at this time and that is why He sent you here at such a time as this.
“There must be a unique and peculiar area in which a person can excel if he looks well enough at himself or herself.” – A. Olabode Adeleye
A Chinese proverb says, “There is no need cursing the darkness when you can light a candle.” You are the light. You are sent here to set things right. Running out of this country because of the challenges is a denial of destiny. Enough of complaining; it is time to light your candle. Do something with your gift and ideas and watch your life blossom. Do you know that there is a 2025 vision when Nigeria will become the most sought after nation on earth? See, it is not the Americans that will make that vision come through it is you and me – Nigerians.
You have a major role to play. No more excuses. Dump the general, negative mentality and become an agent of and for positive change.
News You Can Use
Philosophers Notes Philosophers Notes is a digest of 25 of the top personal empowerment books currently on the market. For $167, subscribers can download a six page digest of each book along with a 20 minute MP3 audio. After subscribing to this, I contacted the founder of the program, 34 year old Brian Johnson, who also founded Gaia, (www.gaia.com) an online community of more than 200,000 individuals committed to personal & planetary transformation. I introduced Brian to IIGL and he promptly offered a free subscription to active IIGL students. So far we have had more than a dozen students accept his generous offer. This is just one of many offers that are being made to IIGL students as people learn about our program. You can learn more about Philosophers Notes at http://www.philosophersnotes.com.
The Transformation Course This is a free course that I recently learned about and shared with students and contributors via our IIGL message board. This is available to anyone without charge, whether or not you are involved with IIGL. Some of our students and contributors immediately launched into this and I have been getting some very good feedback. In the course, students learn about such things as:
* The Infinite Potential Within Every One of Us * Taking Responsibility for Our Lives * How Each of Us Makes a Difference * Principles of Transformation (review of previous lessons) * Our Core Life Challenges * Shifting Paradigms * The Power of Intention and Purpose * Sacred Sexuality
… plus many many other interesting topics related to personal and planetary transformation. But be forewarned – this course will push your boundaries and force you to think beyond where you are now. But there will be a few of you who will read this course and find something familiar speaking to your heart. For these few, it will help you to remember who you really are, why you are here and what this Earth Experience is really all about. You can learn more about the course by going to www.transformationteam.net
IIGL Annual Contributors Meeting IIGL’s annual Contributor meeting was held at Mountain Light Sanctuary outside of Asheville, NC on July 6, 2008. Seventeen contributors attended. The meeting focused on the contributors getting to know one another, including why they choose to contribute to IIGL. In addition, a brief financial report was given, as well as an update on the Spanish Division obtaining the necessary status to receive their own donations and become independent. Rose Mbugua, an IIGL student from Kenya sent a knitted poncho that the contributors decided to raffle with the proceeds given to IIGL in Roses’ name. Rose recently started her own business in knitting ponchos. $60 was collected and then donated to IIGL. Next, three new IIGL contributors discussed the possibility of starting a new division of IIGL in the USA focusing on distressed youth. There was a lot of positive discussion regarding the possibility. Finally, there was a brief discussion on the global picture. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm.
New Students We are very pleased to welcome two new students during the month of July. They are both young women, one from Botswana and the other from Uganda.
Thato Koogotsitse (Botswana) I am 22 years old and currently a student at the university of Botswana doing bachelor of finance. My family includes my mother and sister who is 10 years old. it’s a family of women. I’m actively involved in a number of organizations. Including theYouth Alliance for Leadership Development (YALDA) in which I’m serving as the assistant executive director in my country, and a local university organization called Finance society started by finance students with the intention of opening opportunities for finance students in the corporate world, building relationships with the work environment and I’m currently serving as the treasurer for this particular organization. I am an intern with Grant Thornton, one of the top international auditing & accounting firms, to get an idea on how the corporate world operates & to prepare myself for after I graduate. I am also a member of Junior Achievement Botswana an organization to help young entrepreneurs to develop their skills for future success. My all time favorite movie is in pursuit of happiness starring Will Smith and his son, its one movie that I can’t get enough of because I believe it reflects most of the values important in our lives which are love, family especially looking at the situation in Botswana where it is very rare to find a man raising a child alone but a common thing to find a woman raising children by herself and most importantly perseverance it was important for me the first time I watched it at a time when I was so close to giving up a lot of things because I was facing a lot of challenges and didn’t seem like I was getting any closer to the light at the end of the tunnel and it gave me the hope that if I keep going I ’will succeed. Noline Kirabo Mulongo (Uganda) I am a 25 year old Ungandan. My husband, George, works with Barclays Bank in Uganda. We don't have children yet but hope to in the future. I work with an NGO in my country called “Empower Children and Communities against Abuse.” I am a psychosocial program officer.I have a deep passion for leadership and public speaking is one of my strengths.. I have volunteered in church as a youth leader in the past and my passion was helping other youth live a purposeful life. I also have a desire to organise women into groups where we can sharpen one another and to better each other. I belive in people living to their full potential. I belive this kind of training is timely for and very relevant.
What Our Students Are Saying Noeline Kirabo Mulongo (Uganda) The ideas in this book (As A Man Thinketh) are going to help me so much in mentoring and nurturing other people. I am going to share the knowledge I acquire so that many people are going to be blessed, happy, live and plan better lives through positive thinking. I am very excited about this course because it is already making tremendous differences in my life. I am already sharing this particular book with those around me and challenging them to act upon it not simply read it. Its just a matter of time and our dreams will be realities. As a child counselor and facilitator, I intend to pass on this knowledge to these young people that I work with and in so doing lay a firm foundation in these leaders of tomorrow. If children can master the art of positive thinking at a tender or teenage age then they are bound to become great men and women of influence in future. This is exactly what the world needs. When many of our young poeple are wasting lots of time sitting before television and listening to music, I have purposed to nurture those in my care to be responsible citizens and it starts now! Instill in them a reading culture, challenge their minds to think critically and creatively. This knowledge is a key for me to challenge these young peopl and to provoke them to aim for the highest mark in all that they set their hearts to do. As a women’s group facilitator, I intend to share this information with the groups that I facilitate. Women many times look down on themselves and choose to aim for the lowest mark in life but as they change their thought patterns, they will discover great and amaizing potentials in themselves. This knowledge is one of the tools that am going to equip them with. The book has been so timely for me because I have been looking for some answers and it has unlocked with a deep well of revelation and inspiration. I am sure that my life is not going to remain the same, I have decided to make this book a must have in my hand bag because I need to remind myself from time to time. Thanks!
Developing The Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach T heir Full Potential John C. Maxwell Few of us are natural-born leaders, according to John C. Maxwell, author of Developing the Leader Within You. Fortunately though, "the traits that are the raw material of leadership can be acquired," he promises. "Link them up with desire and nothing can keep you from becoming a leader. This book will supply the leadership principles. You must supply the desire." True to his words, Maxwell offers a detailed and inspiring primer on becoming a leader. Maxwell debunks the myth that strong leaders must have big egos and spend all their time harnessing personal power. Instead, he elevates leadership to a spiritual act of service: "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."
What Our Students Are Doing Many of our IIGL students are giving leadership to projects designed to serve their community or to various entrepreneurial endeavors. Here are some examples:
Global Leadership Development Association Founded by Pius Oluwatosin Reis (Nigeria) GLDA is an acronym for Global Leadership Development Association, a youth focused not-for-profit organization that seeks to empower youths between the ages of 18-30 years, and youth-led organizations in Africa, to activate and develop their leadership abilities, and maximize their potentials. GLDA builds future African leaders through effective leadership programmes that empower and inspire change. Our leadership programmes empower youths to become proactive and to make informed decisions in both personal and public lives. You may contact me at payee2002ng@yahoo.com
En-route Success Unlimited™ Founded by Solomon O'chucks Nwokoro (Nigeria) www.enroutesuccessunlimited.blogspot.com My mission is to deliver cutting edge information that will help you take your life from where it is now to where you would want it to be. En-route Success Unlimited™ is an organization designed to motivate and inspire people to maximize their God given potentials. We execute our mission by sending e-motivational news letters to over 500 subscribers globally, and also through seminars and training sessions in churches, schools, sport clubs and cooperate organizations. We believe that everybody has the potentials of becoming a genius so we help people discover their greatest potentials through counseling, training and coaching sessions. Our concept and mission statement is anchored in the belief that “Success is Unlimited™” and that forms the basis of our philosophy. My book: PRINCIPLES OF UNLIMITED SUCCESS. Is currently vailable at 13 locations throughout Nigeria. You can contact me at solomonn@crinigeria.com
Unlimited Internet Wealth Founded by Kenneth Omeruo (Nigeria) My name is Kenneth Omeruo. I'm an Internet marketing consultant and columnist. I have written several articles printed and published both online and offline and own one of the largest online forums on GSM issues here in Nigeria. My forum boasts of an audience of over 15,000 people. These subscribers joined my websites because they need more information on phones, connectivity and the Internet. Having my own forum has helped me to realize that money can truly be made legitimately from the Internet. It has proven true for me and for thousands of millionaires who have gained financial freedom via the Internet. Many people believe that anything that promises money making online is a scam. There are scams, yes. But there are also many legitimate businesses. The Internet is an economy of its own and offers an inexhaustible supply of information on different areas of human endeavour. Money making, romance, lifestyle, religion, politics, fraud, and an endless array of topics, issues, subjects, and niches. I have recently published an e-book entitled Creating Unlimited Internet Wealth which is available at my website. You can contact me directly at kenneth@gsmusersforum.com
What Our Donors Are Saying Lily Ann (USA/NC) It is my belief that supporting IIGL is the greatest investment that anyone can make. Contributing financially provides books to students and young adults that they might otherwise never have the opportunity to read. These books provide the readers with insight into principle centered leadership, prosperity and abundance consciousness, unlimited potentials, self help tools, self realization, social entrepreneurship and so much more. The second blessing of the investment in IIGL is to become a mentor to one or more students. This is truly a life changing experience, both for the student and for the mentor. It is thrilling to read the students assessments of the books they have read and of the insights and knowledge that they have gleaned from this vast wealth of information, not to mention the profound insights and experiences that they move through. It is informative and eye opening to learn about the student's country, their belief systems, diet, culture, and educational opportunities.
Thanks! We extend a special thanks to the following 32 individuals and/or organizations from six countries who contributed to IIGL during July. Their ongoing support makes this work possible.
Deb Silver (Israel) Gillian Kean (UK) Edmee DiPauli (UK) Julian Murphy (UK) Lale Eterm (Turkey) Rose Mbugua (Kenya) Mark Mazadu (Nigeria) Afere Lawrence (Nigeria) Pius Oluwatosin Reis (Nigeria)
Lily Ann (USA/NC) Deb Rosen (USA/WI) Helen Baker (USA/SC) Judith Royer (USA/SD) Margie Tice (USA/NC) Janis Thayer (USA/NC) Andras Nevai (USA/AZ) Corine Wilson (USA/FL) Hope Gorman (USA/MN) Naomi Stauber (USA/CA) Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ) Jesse Syverson (USA/WA) Randa El Sharif (USA/WI) Anneliese Weiss (USA/FL) Julie Loosbrock (USA/WI) Anderson Hewitt (USA/GA) Gregory Burazer (USA/NC) Kathleen Oweegon (USA/NM) Rommy Banaszczyk (USA/AZ) Michael Lightweaver (USA/NC) Wanda Gail Campbell (USA/AL) Janae & Barry Weinhold (USA/NC)
Make A Difference In The World! You can make a lasting difference now by investing in the future of young heart-centered leaders throughout the world who will soon be making critical decisions that will determine the future of humanity and the planet. How? By becoming an active partner in this work with your financial contribution. We are supported by people like you; people who believe that it's more important to light a candle, however small, than to curse the darkness. We welcome contributions in any amount, however small, because this isn't just about money. It's also about energy and connection.
Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to PO Box 18909, Asheville, NC. 28814. Contributions may also be made by credit card. Contributions are tax deductible under the 501(c)3 tax codes of the United States Internal Revenue Service. http://www.global-leadership.com/action.htm
Student Progress We had 23 students from 15 countries complete a total of 36 books in July. These students were from Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Mali, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, USA, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
English Division
Thato Koogotsitse (Botswana)
Cesar Salvater (Brazil)
Kishor Bajracharya (Nepal)
Afere Lawrence (Nigeria)
Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro (Nigeria)
Francis Abayomi (Nigeria)
Okewole Akinyemi (Nigeria)
Obinna Ezeji (Nigeria)
Paul Adedayo (Nigeria)
Iziomoh Bbidemi Felix (Nigeria)
Olita Talent Nyathi (South Africa)
Noeline Kirabo Mulongo (Uganda)
Simbarashe Mudhokwani (Zimbabwe)
French Division Guy M. Yamdjeu (Cameroon)
Eugene Koffi (Cote d’Ivoire)
Gwladys Moro (Cote d’Ivoire)
Ousmane Bamba (Mali)
Yacouba Berthe (Mali)
Seyni B. Gagara (Niger)
William Diedhiou (Senegal)
Spanish Division
Mayra Blanci (Venezuela)
Arturo Aigaje (Ecuador)
Carolina Collins (USA)
Graduates The following students completed one level of study during July
Francis Abayomi Nigeria Completed Level One
Kishor Bajracharya Nepal Completed Level Five
Felix Iziomoh Nigeria Completed Level Five
Olita Talent Nyathi South Africa Completed Level Two
Statistical Report New Enrollments 3 enrolled in July 40 enrolled in 2008
Book Assessments 36 in July 236 in 2008
Books Shipped 35 in July 396 in 2008
Cost of books $898.36 in July $7,191.27 in 2008
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