Zambia Director John Phiri says programmes which do not include youths are bound to fail.
Mr. Phiri urged Zambian youths to start thinking seriously about the change they have always believed in instead of indulging the politics of negative thinking and injustice that have rocked the nation.
He said the Zambian youths today do not seem to be working for tomorrow and there is need to understand why they are revolutionary.
Mr. Phiri was speaking at the launch of the Zambian Youth Voter Campaign against voter apathy which was held in Lusaka today.
The launch of the campaign and the song titled YES WE CAN which was sang by various Zambian artists was organized by Global Justice Zambia.
The song is based on Obamas inaugural speech. He said the campaign will bring a youth revolutionary which will unite them.
He also challenged the youths who have lost hope as a result of hardships they are going through not to get discouraged because each attempt to vote was a positive and learning experience.
Speaking at the same event, the youth manager of Obama youth campaign Erich Casher encouraged youths to vote as it is extremely important in a democratic country and it was more than a right but an obligation and responsibility which should not be taken for granted.
Mr. Casher said if the people who were voted into power do not deliver it Is wise to vote for others than not voting at all. he said young people have a voice ton push things through in terms of economic And prosperity.
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This message is a positive one!! Its time to put off the jacket of negativity and become creative!! The future truly is in the hands of the youth of today. I believe this message can also affect our attitude on this blog. To really come up with comments that will help those who are searching for answers!! Zambia has a lot of problems but I believe that with proper brains around and a good portion of discipline will be able to tackle most of the difficulties we face today.
Jamaco nice to see you back.
Good and constructive comments too my bro.
Youth do need to realise why they are on this earth and must learn to contribute towards the national issues wisely.. These are the leaders of tomorrow.
Blogging on this site need maturity levels which are acceptable too. Derogatory postings are just a waste of time and space. Bravo Jamaco!!!
Zambia has a director? whats his job descriptions? LT can you check your information
Goodmorning Jamaco & Rashid. Obama youth camapaign sounds good. The youth need to be uplifted in every way.
Ba Nine Chale,
Gday to you today.
The youth need support from all in oder to be motivated in their daily lives.
Thanks ba Cutey/wifey, you always have kind words for others. People should follow your example. Have a blessed day too.
I have a strong belief in respecting other peoples feelings and I can assure you I have learnt a lot about self restraint on this blogg.I have been tempted to the extreme and hit back strongly at times, but now I can proudly say at last I have found my peaceful innerself .
Dont forget one thing. Ignore, ignore and ignore any personal attacks torwards you, you lose nothing my bro..just contribute before the presenting topic as you have always done.
Long live L.T.
Voting would be nice yes, save for the rigging. Can somebody talk about VJ before talking about youths voting? You see youths are not discouraged for no reason. We have to do something about malpractises during election time. Then, maybe then, we can talk about voting. But to me, every message encouraging youths in whatever small way is welcome. Cos most of these, our leaders, have less than 15 years on their stop watches.