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Brayson is a student from Tanzania who is fully funded for this school year! Fund another student here.

$120 raised
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Brayson Edward
I’ve faced many challenges in my life. Growing up with a single parent while dealing with illness was tough. The community sometimes treated me unfairly, and I felt isolated. The most memorable event was when Madam Judy gave me full support in my education through the WEF program.
My dream is to become a technical engineer. Currently I’ve started with water technician training, I’m committed to learning and working hard in order to achieve this dream. Once I achieve my dreams, I want to help my family by increasing our capital. I also plan to invest in small businesses within my community. Through the WEF program, I’ll encourage others to learn and grow.

Birthday: 2004

Gender: Male

I Want to Be: engineer

Hobbies: listening to music and playing games

Family: mother, 3 brothers, 2 grandmothers

O-Level School: Gyekrum Arusha Secondary School

University: Water institute

Funding for second year (120) 2024:
Tuition, Exams, Uniform   $120

TOTAL   $120
Funding for Form 4 2022: $150
Funding for Form 3 2021: $150
Funding for Form 2 2020: $150
Brayson's Journal
431 Entries
Hello WEF,
I hope you are fine. I am also fine.

Today I want to share with you about ways to attempt examination in secondary education.
To successfully attempt a national A-Level examination in Tanzania, students should begin by thoroughly understanding the examination format and syllabus outlined by NECTA, ensuring all topics are covered during revision. Effective time management is crucial—create a realistic study timetable that allocates adequate time for each subject, focusing more on weaker areas. Practice using past papers and marking schemes to familiarize yourself with question patterns and improve answering techniques. During the exam, read instructions carefully, plan essay responses before writing, manage time wisely to attempt all questions, and review answers if time permits. Lastly, maintain a healthy lifestyle with adequate rest, nutrition, and stress management to ensure peak performance during examination days.
Today I am end up here.
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏.
Hello wef
Am hope your doing very well on your study but my self also am doing good, i was just little busy due to our college timetable we are busy doing our final examination for this year of study am today am going to share abou you this little thing

Empowering and Motivating Others – A Path to Collective Growth

Empowering and motivating others is not just about encouragement—it’s about fostering autonomy, confidence, and purpose. Whether in leadership, education, or personal relationships, the ability to uplift others creates ripple effects of positivity and productivity. This journal explores actionable strategies to inspire and empower those around us, backed by psychology, real-world examples, and reflective practices.

1. Understanding Empowerment vs. Motivation
- Empowerment: Giving others the tools, authority, and confidence to act independently.
- Example: Delegating meaningful tasks with trust.
- Motivation: Sparking the desire to act through intrinsic or extrinsic drivers.
- Example: Recognizing achievements publicly.

Key Insight: Empowerment sustains motivation long-term.

2. Strategies for Empowerment

A. Foster Autonomy
- Why: People thrive when they own their decisions.
- How:
- Offer choices ("Would you prefer to lead Project X or Y?").
- Avoid micromanaging; provide guidance only when asked.

B. Build Confidence Through Master
- Why: Competence breeds confidence.
- How:
- Break goals into small, achievable steps.
- Celebrate progress ("Your improvement on [skill] is impressive!").

C. Create a Safe Space for Failure
- Why: Fear of failure stifles innovation.
- How:
- Normalize mistakes: "What did we learn from this?"
- Share your own failures openly.

3. Techniques for Motivation

A. Tap into Intrinsic Motivation
- Why: Internal drive lasts longer than external rewards.
- How:
- Align tasks with personal values ("Your work helps [cause]").
- Encourage curiosity ("What interests you about this?").

B. Use the "Progress Principle"
- Why: Small wins boost morale.
- How:
- Track and highlight incremental progress.
- Keep a "win jar" for team accomplishments.

C. Recognize Effort, Not Just Results
- Why: Process praise fosters resilience.
- How:
- "Your dedication to [task] is inspiring."
- Avoid over-praising innate traits ("You’re so smart" → "Your hard work paid off").

4. Real-World Applications
- In the Workplace: Google’s "20% time" policy empowered employees to innovate (e.g., Gmail).
- In Education: Teachers using student-led projects report higher engagement.
- At Home: Parents who encourage problem-solving raise more resilient children.

5. Pitfalls to Avoid
- Empty Praise: Insincere compliments erode trust.
- Over-Helping: Rescuing others robs them of growth opportunities.
- One-Size-Fits-All: Tailor approaches to individual needs.

Reflection Prompts
1. Who empowered you in your life? How did it shape you?
2. This week, how can you delegate a task to empower someone?
3. What’s one way to celebrate small wins in your team/family?

Conclusion
True empowerment and motivation require active listening, trust, and a commitment to growth
. By focusing on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, we help others unlock their potential—and in doing so, we often rediscover our own.
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