Melville Nyatondo - Common Purpose, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Written by Melville Nyatondo, BSc Hons Personalised Med FT, Global Leadership Programme 2023.
Global Leadership Programme – Johannesburg 2023
“Different people, common purpose!“
Purpose of the programme
We journeyed through a process of contracting, disruption, immersion, ideation and experimentation. The immersion trips focused on some of the issues and solutions faced by different industries, including health, education, business, government, police, energy and environment.
Problems and solutions
Our challenge was to pitch an idea on 'How can our cities overcome crisis by advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?'. Our team developed the Brave Little Bear Campaign to tackle child abuse by addressing quality education, gender equality and peace, justice & strong institutions (SDG 4, 5 & 16).
Personal experience
It has been such a vulnerable, fun and challenging week. So grateful for the memories and friendships we have created.