Blessing in Disguise

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Lock down Story 7: Israel 

Israel Baelongandi is a Specialist trainer in design thinking, He is also an alumni of YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa. 

His passion for change drove him to come to Uganda in the month of February for a six month social entrepreneurship fellowship facilitated by Social innovation Academy ( SINA). With so many expectations, little did he know that his life would take a twist because of the pandemic.

At such a time when everyone is clinging to their families more, I am in Uganda. I miss my family back in DRC because I am so attached to them, family is my greatest possession and I can not help it but at times I get scared, he says .

As an entrepreneur, being flexible is very good because it makes you adapt to any condition that comes with life. The lock down has greatly contributed to my personal growth. I have devoted time to write and share my autobiography so that it can inspire others.

I have learnt new skills on design thinking, developing a sales model,  effective communication and  coaching.  I have also read three books in a short span of time. I consider this my greatest achievement because I have never really finished reading a book in just a couple of days.


One thing is for sure, this period has changed so many people's perspective on life. As for me,  technology is ruling the world,  we need to  utilize the online tools effectively, a strategy that has been emphasized at the academy.

My six months in Uganda have been beautiful and much as i miss home, so many good things have come out of my stay here. The  people here are so friendly, Uganda is a free country, I have not been stopped by any one to ask for any identification and oh yes. I feel in love with matooke😍

 Israel Baelongandi

DRC

Comments

  1. Micah Of GodJuly 12, 2020 at 2:21 PM

    My brother Israel, glad to know that you are enjoying Uganda and learning a lot of things that shall help you in the future even after you go back to Congo. So keep up the good work sir. Much love brother.

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  2. Noreen AsekenyeJuly 13, 2020 at 3:42 AM

    Thank you so much for your heart warming message.❤️

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  3. IntellombsJuly 14, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    Stay simple bro

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  4. Mephibosheth ivanJuly 15, 2020 at 5:59 AM

    I am thrilled by the fact that your passion for change took precedence in your coming to Uganda and yet times were and are still uncertain- so for me that's inspiring...Thanks for sharing

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