Me, myself and I at the world congress JCI in Tunisia, Hammemet 2009 (I)
Scris pe December 20, 2009
Dear friends,
It was my first time to participate in a world congress of JCI (Junior Chamber International- www.jci.cc). Maybe is the excitement of something new that is happening in your life that drives me to write these thoughts, maybe is the flu that put me down, but this experience was a life changing one for me and that’s why I share it with you. Even though 2009 was challenging for everyone in each country in every corner of the world, the fact I received as “a gift” from my family this trip to JCI world congress makes me think again that up there in the sky “somebody loves me” and I am really grateful for this.
Also it was my first time in Africa and in Tunisia. I discovered the beautiful resort Yasmine Hammamet and old city Hammemet (only places I had time to visit), a vibrant and exciting culture, a relaxing and exotic place with beaches and camels, people very warm at heart and very carrying for every one of us. For sure I will return to Tunisia because I know now there are many other places to discover and a lot of history to learn from old Carthage.
At the congress participated 2 500 JCI members from over 96 countries. I met personally over 80 JCI members from Europe and over 90 JCI members from other continents (Asia, Americas, Australia, etc.). It was taught and challenging to meet all in only 7 days but the feeling was after first 2-3 days that we know each other for many years.
Why is this possible? Because we shared the same vision, same values and the same spirit- JCI mission, values and spirit- and they are identical everywhere in the world. I would to write them down (for the ones who read this article and don’t know about I am talking about):
JCI Vision- “To be the leading global network of young active citizens”.
JCI Mission- “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change”.
JCI Values- The declaration of principles:
“We believe that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
We believe that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
We believe that economic justice can be won by free men through free enterprise;
We believe that government should be of laws rather than of men;
We believe that earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And we believe that service to humanity is the best work of life.”
As JCI Secretary General, Edson A. Kodama (one of the best man that can teach you what leadership and respect are) said: “congress is a great hallmark of JCI, a wonderful time for us as individuals to come together and be inspired by one another’s collective accomplishments as we think about new ways to create positive change”. And believe me, everything that he says is truth. I’ve been there and felt this! 
Miha
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