United Nations

"I am learning a lot professionally. The organizational structure and functions of the United Nations have changed my views towardA few thoughtful words from IVEPer Godswill Muzarabani. Godswill is from Zimbabwe and is working at the MCC UN office in New York City. " Report done prepared by MCC, Mennonite Central Commitee , East Coast USA.

s a lot of things. Within the MCC office I have learned how to do more of office administration and a lot of research work on various issues (resolutions, laws, advocacy). I am learning how to use the power of media , articles and the Internet to effectively advocate and push for effective change towards peace and development. I have also learned that Christians are not the only ones advocating for peace , that there are many other religions that also share the same goal. Due to the nature of my placement, I do not feel a responsibility to my country alone, but I owe it to the world and the whole of humanity. Hence my life's mission is now centered on working for positive international change. I have noticed that the world has a lot of problems and they are not unique to my country alone. I definitely will be involved in a lot of development work in Zimbabwe and will not only share my expertise but will apply what I have learned. I am more interested in inter governmental , international agencies that share a vision of peace and sustainable development .This experience marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life where I have seized to think of my self and my country man as Zimbabweans struggling alone , but as citizens of a global world."