As a follow on to our post last week, here are another 150+ responses from our SMS and email subscribers about their resolutions for how they’ll make change in 2011. Vote, pray and advocate continue to be the most popular responses.

• Refuse to be docile, redundant and rigid. This is in anticipation of the best that is yet to come. Get involved in good. I would like to make sure that at my workplace  and in my society there  is lession / no  corruption  at all, to help all those  who are in need  especialy  the less  privilged &  to use the resources we already have effectively and efficiently.
• For change to be successfully  implemented there need to be research done on a particular issue. That is how i would help in change, research. Research on certain problems that are currently affecting the society, especially issues to do with poverty and its relations with prostitution and HIV.
• My New Year resolution is to intensify my campaign to have Belonging made into an animated feature film so the message of tolerance can reach a broader global audience via a film project that should also provide gainful employment to communities that would not normally be granted artistic exposure of the scale envisioned here.
• 2011 will see me burning and shining with the word of God. The Zimbabweans need to pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”
• Not to be intimidated
• MDC can get a opp 2011
• Pray that we have a new Constitution and if and when elections are held they will be peaceful.
• Elections must took place but SADC must come up with a road map to free & fair
• elections. Peace keepers & local / international observers must be there.
• Change has happened. Now we hope to unlock a few remaining hitches.
• Change can always be achieved if everybody is involved so mass orientation should be stepped up. I want to be involved.
• Will make a change by voting wisely.
• People must unite and speak with one voice.
• Voting wisely.
• Vote for people driven constitution with respect for human rights.
• To be like Strive Masiwa.
• Through talking with other individuals, truly and objectively without any fear I
• think I will make a change in Zimbabwe.
• Will try to work hard to achieve set goals.
• I will support the idea of conducting the constitutional referendum first before the general election.
• To make a better life.
• I will try and convince my colleagues that elections should only be conducted when the environment is conducive for them.
• Come election time, my vote will make the difference Zimbabweans are waiting for.
• I must be the change I wish to see in the world! Should be involved in any act of emancipation, be it fighting for real change, making sure that the people of Zimbabwe get a democratic constitution, mobilising the people to vote if elections are held, etc.
• No political violence. I want peace.
• I just want to teach people to know how to make change.
• I have resolved that I must strive to reduce incompetence from my party by advocating for a full participation at provincial leadership selection.
• 2O11 Choose 2 live 4 the lord 4 there is life in his hands. Find shelter and mercy in him.Turn old wounds into wisdom
• Improving my spiritual territory
• if th election are to be i pray th every zimbo carries one thought ignore fear not th rest and vote for tot (freedom)change
• To impress upon my compatriots they shld believe in themselves, that they can remove tyranny if they try.
• MY RESOLUTION THIS YEAR IS TO GET UNITED AND FIGHT THE ENEMY  WHO HAS BEEN ON THE HOT SEAT FOR TOO LONG THROUGH THE BALLOT.
• i will vote to make a change in 2011 and make a differance
• while l’m an mdc dist official l’m going to vigorously articulate all democratic & electoral reforms for a victorious real change for the lives of the people of zimbabwe!
• MDC. Structures only  needs a little  bit of panel biting. Not complete overhauls – to avoid INFILTRATION.
• think and contribute positively, desist from pointing.  fingers. (my 2011 success plan)
• I ll make change by my vote that is if there s going to be any elections
• My resolution about making a change is that they must amend everything agreed on the Global Political Agreement
• To open a takeaway & boutique as wel as 2 buy a new car.
• In 2011 i wish to link with organisations like ZESN ZPP ZIMRIGHTS etc as a volunteer on the ground.
• I’ll fight hard 4 the downfall of the dictator.
• MY RESOLUTION IS SEE REALY CHANGE ALL OUTSTANDING MUST BE FULSFIED BY MUGABE
• The change will only come when the Oppossition come together. Lets unite, together we can make a change.
• By having a free, fair and international supervised election we can make a big change
• To b a mythbuster 2 thoz who resist change in e society that i live in.turng their fears into figthers 4 change in this year of endless possibilities
• Am going to encourage relatives- school leavers to register and vote. Also am going to add for you to multply.
• I will pray for real change want to c our country on better path of developing and peace
• TWO ARE ENOUGH, A WIFE AND A CAR IN 2011.
• Change wl take tym 2 bear fruit bt m prayng for a new constitution then elections maybe during the last quarter of 2011
• WL PRAY AND FAST FO CHANGE AND ALSO JOIN IN MARCHES CALLED FOR.
• educate others on  importance of real chance 2 our chn ¡ us. l will also actively participate in an event(s) dat bring change.
• Passive will be both effective and SAFE
• My change is to do what people think i cannot do.
• CHINANGWA CHANGU GORE RINO NDECHEKUTI  TIVE NESARUDZO DZAKA SUNUNGUKA NEMUTUNGAMIRI ANOITA ZVODO ZVEVANHU
• I’m going to vote down the dictators at the referendum & also vote them out if elections are harmonised as well as returning Tsvangirai at the helm of MDC in May
• MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS TO DECLARE THIS YR AS MY READING YR
• RESOLUTION: To campaign vigorously for the exposure of perpetrators of political disturbances.
• If elections ar 2 go aheard acc 2 zanu pf’s plans i’ll vehe mently vote for mdc-t & i’ll mo bilise my work mates so they vote fo change.
• Lets all pray so that God can instil selflessness in dear leader and longevity to Save so he can complete the God set out for him
• I will continue to alert and teach our people about the power they have so that they must be brave so that we should have totaly change as long we get more information on how we could help in making it happen GOKWE
• I will work hard 2 achieve my goals.Will encourage others 2 take part in events that wl bring change.
• I will cause changes by praying & fasting è more in 2011 coz sme of thz demons can only come out by prayer & fasting.
• As the saying goes THE HUMAN MIND IS LIKE AN UMBRELLA IT FUNCTIONS BEST WHEN OPEN I wish to educate people around on the Dire NEED OF CHANGE IN ZIM &VOTE FOR IT
• I WIL VOTE FOR THE RIGHT PERSON WHO WIL CHANGE ZIMBABWE ONCE AND FOR EVER.
• By telling those who ar short sighted that someone who was 10yrs last yr ths yr is 11 lke it or not
• My resolutions on change MDC president Mr M Tsvangirai should not partspat from elections until UN And intenational community chip in Mass action to tacke place
• Advocacy and civic education. an informd nation responds positively to change
• Constitution yu havent finished how we going to change
• Advocacy in partiacipatory governance
• Working honestly & discouraging corruption.
• My resolution about hw I’ll get involved in making change happen in 2011, is to go as usual and put my X to real change party MDC-T.
• It shud be a gud year ed i want u to secure a job 4 me abroad
• my resolution this yr is to get ones on my first class on my bed ecd degree ie bed means bechoulor of education
• I wish be a better farmer who is non politcal this year
• I wl go to my rural home and educates youths about their rights so that they will not be abused by ZPF
• This year i will promote Democracy and Human Rights
• When others are uniting against ‘sunctions’, lets build the nation by curbing corruption.”it begins wt u”
• We’ven’t heard of any country where pple are foced 2 supot the siting presdent’s party nomater how much intimidation, foce or threat. we ‘ll teach them an unfogetable leson in the balot.
• Ten years have gone I am still sleeping in the open After my having destroyed by hooligance. The party I support, MDCT has done nothing Though   Biti is our finance minister
• To tackle what i failed last yr
• vote for mdc t
• By participating in constitution making, voting in the advantage of regime change n zimbabwe.
• To  organise around the ‘vote no’ campaign ahead of ZPF/MDC constitution which is not a people process.
• Resolutions: To say things as they are without fear or favour, & to do things as they should be done.
• I’l influence others 2 take part in the referendum of the constitution making proces and subsequently vote wisely
• we should unite for good living in zimbabwe.
• my first resolution make a real change in proposed elections of 2011
• I wl make a change happen by take the ryt leader tu the ryt possition
• By giving and mobilising massive support for the brilliant policies of His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zim. Cde. R. G. Mugabe. Happy New YEAR as well. No tears are shed that God does not notice. The Map is clear, even the heart can tell. Constitution marks the change
• I’ll go around picking papers in Chipinge town to make a change happen in 2011.
• Will do positive things which make my nation, family, life & continue to be blessed by the Lord.
• OBVIOUSLY I WANT THE REAL CHANGE I SAY NO TO CORRUPTION VIOLENCE AND RIGGING LETS BUILT THE NEW ZIMBABWE UNITED WE STAND
• PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC PROGRAMES, VOTE IN REFERENDUM & ELECTIONS IF ANY.
• I will fully participate in any coming election & referendum
• Wl vgrsly campgn 4 compltion of pple drvn constitutn as prerqsite 4 free & fair elctns&no fu nding 4 ZBH prpgnd
• I just thnk Gd 4 kpng m up 2 2011.iw kp on pryng sch tht h wl make a change in my life.
• MY RESOLUTION FOR 2011 IS THAT WE WANT FREE AND FAIR ELECTION AND ALSO SAY NO POLITICAL VIOLENCE.
• I’LL STRIVE TO MAKE JESUS KNOWN BY ALL FOR THIS TO BE A BETTER PLACE TO BE. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
• Hope wil be tough yr 4 us in Zaka no raining plants are dry.
• I will be happy when we achieve a new Zimbabwe
• Going 2 vote lets hope de iz noGgabgo style if sumone loses lets b afraid b very afraid
• Currently Iam in Beitbrdge. My new year’s resolution is to go back home and join the Chinja team, work hard to make sure all the three constituncies are put and sealed in thew Chinja bag and Zanu is dead and buried.
• WE WILL WIN
• My resolution this year is to stand by and for the people of Zimbabwe through encouraging one another that real change can still be attained despite the set backs encountered last year.
• This yr 2011 i will stand as an MDC T councellor for our ward in preparation for the next election
• Resolutions for making change happen 2011: Will make sure am 100% patriotic and put my trust in MR PRIME MINISTER’s leadership. my friends  at work & within my community must be those focused on making change happen. 2011 slogan “fear less to mek change happen “
• I will get involved in making a change in 2011 by voting for a change and advising eveyone of the need of peaceful and free elections in 2011 .
• Reconcilliation to every one for a better change
• My only solution is to vote for change.
• I wl be involved in distributing something to somebody
• THE ONLY RESOLUTION IS TO CHANGE PRESIDENT  R G  M
• I WILL RESIGN FROM CIVIL SERVICE WAIT FOR THE POLLS AND USE MY VOTE WISELY
• By involved in meetings with all ward, branch and district committees on regular intervals.
• Partcipate in all activities which promotes anti corruption & mis rule
• My Resolution to get a  real change of our count  .
• Aluta continua
• My resolution to bring change in 2011 is praying
• Definately change is one thing i want to see. In 2011 i have resolved to partake in CSOs’/NGOs’ programmes as well as help in education and info dissemination in areas like where i live. In other words, i want to be part of a network of change.
• I’m expecting the illigal sunctions to be removed & the members of the  inclusive govenment not to hate each other & not to create stories on other parties.
• On A Blessed Bright starting New Year I Thought Ndichatanga Kutsvaga Basa Kuti Zviite Bhoo
• I think 2011 is the year of a true change, but we need our constitution first.
• I WILL WORK HARD TO BE MOBILE SO THAT I AM ABLE TO MOVE INTO AREAS WHERE ZANU PF IS STILL PRESENT IN CHIVI SO THAT IT WILL BE HISTORY
• I xpect a change as compared to previous yrs.hop e lord wil guide & get money to achieve basics of life.
• I NEED A COMPLETE CHANGE.
• My new yr resolution is to work harder with communities in awareness campaigns on the impeding referendum and elections.
• I’ll cmpn vgrsly 4 a dmocrtc ppl drvn cnstit
• I will empower my constituency mutasa north by creating development village committees to fight corruption at local level and promote peace and justice through transparent use of newly acquired constituency T35 truck from constituency development fund.
• To change ruling of the oldman and to work hard, to fight for the change.
• MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS TO MOBILISE EVERY ZIMBABWEAN TO GO AND REGISTER TO VOTE AND KICK THE DICTATOR OUT OF POWER
• Kana ma elections akaveko sezvo herald yaiti hakuna. Akaveko ndichanovhotera bato rezvido zvevanhu inova iyo MDC asi pamaelections ZEC matsotsi tinoda pave nevaongorori vanoita kuty chokwadi chibude
• Deffinatly I will to vote for MDC-T May thing will be more better.
• I wish to see MDCT helpping its supporters whose properties were destroyed by politcal hooligans from 2000
• If ever elections are to be held this year then I am going to campaign for MDC T to make sure ZANU PF gets nothing from the electorate. I want total Change.
• My resolution about making change in 2011 is praying for honest and proactive leadership in the main oppstn party and holding of internationally monitered elec
• My resolution is to convince our youth not to be used by politians in bloody acts.
• My contributions towards elections makes a change ie voting
• YU can make change by sticking to old rules& not bieng greed!
• No doubt change 4 the be realised b4 yr end 2011!
• I want to open a boutique.
• I will make change occur by conscientising the illiterate rural folk about their rights and encouraging them to participate fully  and fearlessly  in elections.
• To hav people driven constitution and then vote
• Lets pressurise gvnment 2 compansate all acc holders affected inflation to be given soft loans!
• I’ve spent 40yrs working but no pension just for food. What new  yr resolution can I do?
• I believe Political change is the basis for every other change hence remain MDC&NCA in thinking &acts to push Mugabe &ZANU PF out off power. I have resolved to encourage all youths to register as voters becoz i believe voter apathy has been the major efffect in achieving democratic change
• I have to make sure the TAKE CHARGE campaign wins in as far as the referendum is concerned. This will pave way for a people driven and democratic constitution.
• I wish to report cases of crime like corruption, injustice & violence etc. I also want to get involved in various movements that bring change to our nation.
• I need new president with people @ heart one who doesnt violet human rights
• I hope 2 vote 4 change if elections come
• My resolution  4 2011 is 2 work  hard acquire wealth.
• Get all those unelected hobbos out of parliament and government, free the army & the courts.
• I’m going to start a project on poultry to make a change in 2011

Imagine a man who was soliciting for change from drivers on the street became an Internet hit and all of a sudden several big companies like MTV, NFL and countless radio stations are now on the hunt for the man’s golden voice.

This an example of a life changing story for man who had spent couple of years on the streets begging. Captured on a video in the streets of Columbus in America Ted Williams narrates his story as former radio announcer who fell on hard times and he is looking for help. When the video was posted on the Internet indeed help did come and overnight Ted has become an Internet star.

I watched Ted’s video on Sky News and ooh God the man does have a voice. He is just one person you would want to wake up early in the morning and listen to on the radio or TV.  With a background of alcohol and drugs some people would have written Ted off but thanks to the help and generosity of others he can now live his dream. By just listening to him you can easily see that he is motivated and he has passion for his work.

With a life-changing story like this happening in America it got me thinking on how much talent we may have over looked here in Zimbabwe. We have people on the streets and some of them are so talented and nobody is taking time to give these people a second chance to live their dreams. Due to different circumstances we have a lot of people in the streets especially in Harare and in most cases it’s not by choice that one ends begging on the streets. If you go down along First Street in Harare right now you will find people begging and some of them end up singing and performing plays so that they can get the attention from the public and get a few dollars so that they can survive. But besides begging we should also look at the talent some of these might have. Some of these people have perfected their begging skill to the extent that one would think that they have been rehearsing.

Who knows, we may wake up one day to hear that the guy who used perform walking on the wire along First Street is featuring on the latest blockbuster movie directed by Steven Spielberg. To a lot of people Ted has proved that in life you don’t have to give up.

A moving message and wake up call from Trudy Stevenson, one of Zimbabwe’s most impressive political activists:

What do you do when your husband asks: “Where do you live, these days?’ You remember that he has Alzheimer’s Disease, and doesn’t know that he lives there too, as your husband. Sharing an experience from today… so that those of you of the younger generation may start to get a hint of what can happen to your loved ones, as they grow older – unfortunately!  Put your arms around them, hug them tight, and treasure them as your loved ones, come what may!

This morning we asked our email and SMS subscribers “Whats your resolution about how you’ll get involved in making change happen in 2011?”

Of the 70+ responses we’ve received so far, the most popular response from our subscribers is that they would vote (21 said this). This, of course, assumes there will be elections this year – nothing’s been officially announced, but rumours are suggesting an election for mid-year. Prayer is the next most popular response, with 12 subscribers saying they would pray for change this year (some of them are going to pray and vote). Other activities such as advocating for change, sharing information and standing up for human rights round out the list.

Read some of our subscribers responses below:

Indeed 2011 should be a year of tangibles. Let’s all shout AHOY 2011. Its imperative that one should set  smart and radical  targets and have a clear vision for this great year. 2011 is a year of rebels against the world of impossibilities, boundaries and parametres. whatever target, reach it because this year is indeed a great year.

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I wish to make 2011 a year of change. Change begins with me. None but myself can change the wrld. Happy 2011 kubatana.

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Many of us Zimbabweans have endured such shoddy service from some particular medical aid provider without any action. I have been a victim and I want to call all those who have been victims to speak in a single voice and make things change.I have tried to engage the provider but with no success, I know there is power in numbers.

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As long as we are alive we will change bad to good.

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I want to make sure to have a new president.

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Will put the best of my ability in all I have to do. Will participate in national issues in which my participation is required.

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hello kubatana. this year i want to do some fantastic work and really make a difference.

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Voting for change

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TINONAMATA MWARI

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VOTE FOR THE RIGHT CHOICE

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Advocate for peace building in preparation for elections thank u same to u

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My resolution for this year is to fight Mr Mugabe out from the office

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Presidential elections

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2010 was a bit challanging year    if the Gvt can improve our living and salaries we feel better.

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I will work very hard

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CHANGE MUST COME NOT NOW BUT YESTERDAY.WE MUST NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY STONE THROWERS BEHIND GLASS HOUSE.IF WE DON’T WORK FOR CHANGE ITS OUR GRAVE WE ARE DIGGING

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Lets teach our people to be as brave as matebele.Even in gukurahundi they never bowed down to support the perpetrators

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To educate ALL ELIGIBLE people to register to vote and that it is their vote that wl speak for the FINAL AND DECISIVE time!

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My x is the right change

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A change shall come by  putting words into action

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CHANGE WILL CERTAINLY COME BY WALKING CLOSE TO GOD & THEREBY TAPE FROM HIS WISDOM

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Pray for good health and we will pull through

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Make everyone to vote to make change

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I will pray for the nation especially the Leadership

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Firstly to continue to pray & i am encouraging young people to get ID’s & register to vote for their future.

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Support the president for another term and be an activist for total indigenisation

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MY RESOLUTION I QUIT SMOKING TO AVOID T B AND POLUTION

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Change is also my 1st resolution among others.

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Change 2011 ndizvo chaizvo

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No to elections pamberi neiclusive gvt lets attract investment

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The same shot we  scored last time is coming back for a total change.

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SAME TO YOU. MY RESOLUTIOM ABOUT BEING INVOLVED IN MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN IN 2011 IS TO PUT MY (X) IN THE RIGHT BOX CAME ELLECTION.

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Lets not allow Mugabe & Zanu to continue with their jingles.

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2011: To aim for success leading to great success (greatness without limits).

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If we go for presidential election this year Mugabe has 2 go.

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2 in courage as many pple as I can 2 go and vote for total CHANGE and make them 2 be strong 4 there rights!!!.

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I will fill happy this year. I need to work as a one part kuti tikunde. this year i want to drive new minsters thank you happy new year

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My presence is the best resolution for change

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I WANT TO THANK YOU KUBATANA 2011 IS TO HARD FEES ARE TOO HIRE

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I will pray 4 the change 2 every one 2 get into change.and tell others obout it.

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If elections do take place my vote will help change.is this wiki-leaks thing true?

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To spread the massage about change to my friends and neighbours

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one option would be to take the initiative from president robert mugabe by boycotting election unless minimal demands are met

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kubatana!  happy  2011  hop wil  b  able 2  make a  beta  zimbabwe  this  yr

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I am going to make my voice heard through voting

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Change must begin  with you.

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MY RESOLUSION IS TO PRAY FOR PEACE AND BETTER SERVICE FROM YOU

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I wl make sure  that i put a hand on anything that need me 2 make a change 2 our nation.

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I am going to preach Jesus to the nation of Zimbabwe

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Wil vote for MDC T

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Nothing much waiting 4 the election time.

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2011 my vote will count it will call for change. Count it will towards a new political order. My vote will speak

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I resolved: to preach against violence     to encourage people to be registered voters  and to stand for just at any given opportunity.

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Change like aging z natural nd inevitable..i wont tek part it wl stil come

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How can i make a change while i am jobless livng in country without a pasport

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Am going to vote for the changing party if there are elections.Prayer is the GREAT CHANGER.

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Voting 4 change if ere ‘re elections

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Is to see a real change in  our  Country .

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Start a child rights club in my community.fund raising for sports equipment&run a children’s talkshow

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PUSH TOWARDS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES THROUGH PUSHING ON VIOLNCE, ELECTION CONDUCIVE, IMPORTANCE OF ELECTIONS

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Its now 2011, time for the new constitution and violence free election. I resolv 2 campaign for self defence of one’s statutory rights to achieve change.

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Work hard.

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My resolution this year is to have my wedding &pray to the lord

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Only if rains come Manhanga oibva todya tosiyana nepolics

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I’ll start by changing wats inside me then conlude wth wats outside

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Inorder to ensure peaceful change in the year 2011 I want to take part in every event that is beneficial & constructive to the nation including voting

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1.i pray knowing God is th only final answer 4 Zim!  2. I send ur truth msgs 2 people who can influence in uk & us & region as well as advocators here in Zim

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To be active in talking to people who might not know Democracy & how Pres. Tsvangirai is teaching us real Change.

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by praying our lord jesus christ

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Iam going to vote wisely.

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I will educate people especially in the rural areas on how to conquer fear when their human rights are abused and they should stand againest human rights abuse. This is my 2o11 resolution.

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By praying to the Almight God. With God everything is possible in Jesus Might name Amen

Activist, social commentator and writer Rejoice Ngwenya took some time in December to spread the holiday spirit with the children of Rekai Tangwena (Nyanga) and Manhinga Village (Rusape) orphanages. Thanks to donations of treats, toys, clothes and groceries and support from Kubatana, MMPZ, and a number of individuals, Rejoice was able to share some Christmas joy with these children.

A big pom pom to Rejoice for taking time to help these children.  For 2011, Rejoice is planning a cross-country project called “They Will Know It’s Christmas,” designed specifically for these children.

Below are some photographs from his trip.

Plant a tree in a pot hole.

1) It makes pot holes easier to spot
2) It improves the environment
3) You might finally get the city council’s attention