Lock-In 2006 (17th June 2006)

The Youth Connections LOCK-IN 2006

(17th June 2006)

The Youth Connections team, under the umbrella of the Speakers’ Corner, was successful in its debut event first envisioned almost 7 months ago. A youth initiative aimed at encouraging youth development, Lock-In was a groundbreaking event proposed by the youth, organized by the youth and intended for the youth. It was mainly a forum to encourage youth leadership in the community. An overnight stay at Upanga Jamatkhana, the Lock-In consisted of sessions and discussions with a steady stream of jokes, games, fun activities and learning experiences. The event comprised sessions that were highly interactive. A focus on healthy living underlined the event (Sundance Film Festival award-winning movie ‘Supersize Me!’ was shown). Cultural diversity and tolerance were also major issues addressed (Alwaeza Salimah Haji took the helm on this). However, the main focus of the night was on leadership within the Jamat, and specifically, how the youth of the Jamat can contribute to leadership. An institutional coherence session served to make the participants aware of how much planning is required to allow an event to take off. This session was facilitated by none other than current leaders in various institutions. Alkarim Hirani- Economic Planning Board Farah Hirji- Ismaili Women’s Association Zahra Nathoo- Jamati Education Committee Shemina Peera- Jamati Health Committee Azmina Nanji-Ismaili Tariqah Religious Education Board

Another session conducted by the Youth Connections team itself shed light on Ismaili Youth Leadership all over the world. The message was clear: Youth in other coutries are taking the initiative to help their societies. Why not us?

Tanzanian youth have a laid-back philosophy that counts against us. This conclusion was reinforced by an eighteen minute movie compiled by the team consisting of interviews with respected community members.

Objectives of the Lock-In -To implement projects, under multiple institutions such as the YCF to promote a sense of synergy within institutions. -To introduce the concept of Youth leadership development for the youth, facilitated by the youth themselves. -To create pathways for the youth to develop their potential and build capacity within the youth body. -To promote youth self-awareness.

Youth Connections

The Mother Of YConnect: Alwaeza Salimah Haji

Dependable Liason and Pillar of Support: Mrs. Shelina Walli

The Team:

Imran Khakoo

Omar Aziz

Mehak Tejani

Alamin Aziz

Farnaz Gulamhussein

Fehzan Dhalla

Nagina Rajwani

Alnoor Hasham

Nasreen Hassanali