I had always heard about the Institute for National Transformation Program for Executive Leadership, but was always too busy studying so many other courses that I had not found the time to enroll. But from the first time I heard about it, I knew I had to do it. I had this burning urge to change the world – “superstar style”. I always blamed myself for all the problems that befell Ugandans. I thought if I did a bit more, I would be able to address many of them. I knew we could do better as a country, but was overwhelmed by the many negative voices of friends and peers who told me that Edith, you cannot change much. You are not in a leadership position and for some reason I believed them.
In July, 2019 I finally resolved to join INT, I wanted more. I could do more for this country. I did not like the trend of events and I knew something had to be done to change that. I needed a positive voice to tell me how and who else out there had done it or was doing it.
I was very excited that the very first lecture did for me just that. They fixed my puzzle like they were the missing link and dotted the lines. INT confirmed to me that I was a leader, no matter the title I hold and that I was created for a bigger purpose than am already doing that has to be done to change my country. The lecture had case studies of who had done something both locally, internationally, biblically and in history. I felt I could fly from the word go. Actually for me I think by the end of the first lectures (Module 1), I felt I had found it all. A place to belong, likely minds, positive thinkers, people who not only care about themselves, but about others and are willing to do whatever it takes to change this country. I was home.
In this period I have read and researched on topics I have never thought I would. I no longer give excuses like I would have loved to. The “African time” concept has since left my vocabulary and I am leaving INT bolder and stronger, than I joined. I am more action oriented, in areas I thought prayers alone could yield results. Am on fire to change the world and nothing is going to stop me.
Special thanks to the INT team and Class 25 for giving me this gift in my lifetime. My story is definitely going to change and I will scream transformation from the mountain tops.
The Strength Within 