Production for export is a pillar of any national community. Here is the story of a relatively “small” Jamaican farmer who has produced well.
How did he do it?
He persevered natural disasters.
Fought blockages by bureaucracy.
Did his own research and innovation for better production.
Formed a Farmers’ Association or advocacy group.
He lobbied the government.
He got financial help from Funding Agencies and expert advice for the farmers’ co-operative.
He was environmentally aware- avoiding pesticide use.
Above all, he was passionate.
Read the entire story of this “One man and his cocoa kingdom”.
See the vision of what empowering others can mean.
Have a sense of purpose.
Fight to overcome fear and other negative effects of one’s challenges and adversities.
Use your own talents and creative expertise (e.g. art, music, drama, practical skills) to add value to the lives of others.
Be happiest uplifting those who have been knocked down
Promote awareness of self and the positives of life.
Help youth unlock their potential.
Devote your heart and soul to the service of others.
Believe that everyone can make a positive impact in whatever they do
Develop a greater understanding for those in difficult circumstances.
This article outlines how one individual is making a change despite her own hardships: Looking Beyond Self
Economic Empowerment requires being enterprising and innovative. Inventions have led industry growth. The only way to climb the economic ladder from oppression is to be enterprising, innovative and invent!
What new idea can you and I come up with?
See this article: Road Flex: A true display of creativity