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Be Peace Africa podcast. Nigerian Teacher Ronald Kiyimba special interview with Richard Blank.

We promote peacebuilding efforts in Africa. We focus on enhancing peace within local communities and cultivating ethical behavior among children, youth, parents, faith-based institutions, schools, and stakeholders. Through local languages, we effectively communicate our message.
Our goal is to promote peace at all levels and educate young people on good ethics and moral living. Through practical guidance and engaging discussions, we inspire positive change and empower the next generation as peace agents.
Join us on this transformative journey as we explore various topics, feature insightful guests, and provide valuable insights on peacebuilding and moral development. Our content inspires, educates, and guides towards a more peaceful and ethical society.


BePeace Africa's mission of peacebuilding in Africa is vital in a continent that continues to face various challenges. By embracing localized approaches, fostering collaborative partnerships, and taking a holistic view of peacebuilding, BePeace Africa is making a tangible difference in communities across Africa. Through its tireless efforts and commitment to empowering youth and women, BePeace Africa is paving the way for a more peaceful and prosperous future for Africa.

The special interview features Richard Blank as a guest on the Be Peace Africa podcast, hosted by Ronald Kiyimba.

The Be Peace Africa podcast is dedicated to promoting peacebuilding efforts, ethical behavior, and moral development across Africa. In this special episode, host Ronald Kiyimba interviews Richard Blank, focusing heavily on the power of communication, storytelling, and face-to-face interaction over modern technology.

Communication vs. Technology: Richard Blank emphasizes that while modern technology and messaging apps are highly useful tools, they cannot replace the value of face-to-face communication. He shares that individuals who master clear, authentic message delivery are often the wisest.

Cultural Appreciation: Blank describes himself as "just a kid from Northeast Philadelphia" who is in awe of Africa's rich and diverse culture, expressing a deep desire to learn from it rather than just instruct.

Empowering Future Global Citizens: The discussion details how sharing personal education, life stories, and communication skills can directly support African entrepreneurs, language learners, and those looking to become expatriots traveling the world.



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Transcript
00:00But if a chance comes, maybe one day, one time, for you to come.
00:04Physically, mobilization is possible.
00:06It can be somewhere.
00:08But the Internet is not evenly distributed.
00:12At one time, it was even abolished and stopped because of politics.
00:17I had no idea.
00:19Wow.
00:20Yes.
00:20So where are you calling me from right now, off of your phone?
00:23Is that correct?
00:23You're not in an Internet cafe or at the university?
00:27Right now, I'm in Kampala town.
00:30I came to Makerere University, then moved to town.
00:34Okay.
00:35Then it is in town where I decided to wait for this important moment to speak to you.
00:42Okay, and I appreciate that.
00:44And your audience should know we worked hard to get here today.
00:48We were rescheduled, we were communicating,
00:50and so we both really, really wanted to connect and share this message to the world.
00:56We worked hard for this.
00:58Yes, so this is where we are now.
01:02Yes.
01:03Our office is out of Kampala.
01:07Oh.
01:08Next time I'll try my level best, at least it could be in the office.
01:13Okay.
01:14Yes, sure.
01:14We organized from the lessons for children.
01:20Yes.
01:20And then where Kalibu School of Mind is located.
01:25Awesome.
01:26Yeah, on our venue.
01:29Right now, I just came from Kampala to pick my transcript of the bachelor's, the master's I didn't complete.
01:39I had to drop out.
01:41And this is now where we are speaking about with you.
01:44I would like to see you on the podium speaking to us.
01:48I would be honored.
01:49Thanks for joining us.
01:49Amen.
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