FK preparatory course

We have finished our Fk preparatory course at Hadeland hotel 9-28 November 2008. And I mean by we Kathrine from Norway, Grace from Uganda, Sabet and I from Sudan .We represent the three ribs of triangle for collaboration between Hiak, KyU, UNU. Of course there are other participants from Africa and Norway(South and North participants).The exchange will take place as following : North -South , South-North and South-South.

The main goal of this course is to prepare the participants for the exchange by attending lectures, had discussion, interaction between the lecturers and participants and between the participants themselves. the focal point was diversity of culture and how to avoid cultural shock. In addition to many deep issues which had been discussed such as human rights, development issues and peace building, institutional capacity building, physical health and security,development challenges, personal challenges : psychological approach and cultural approach.
This program was supported by many activities in evenings. A good opportunity was made to create strong bond of friendship between the participants which may consider as one of the main goals of this course.





I do believe that the most beneficial part of this course is to put some issues under spotlight area then you realize that there are some issue you have to deal with to change your attitude towards them.
I do believe this exchange is the first step towards the change .