How am I going to be different?

WHEN PEOPLE MATTER – I truly believe that it is possible for me to reach this goal only if my attitude is based on the following three fundamental values:

LISTENING

By listening I will strive to learn what people think, feel, and need.

By listening I not only understand others but also show them that I have understood them – empathy and action will create change.

By listening I will learn to find solutions to problems that are presented to me.

Therefore, I want to listen to your opinion. I want to understand your experience.

I want to understand your difficulties so that where and when it is possible for me to do so, I can be of service.

I want to listen to your difficulties, disillusions and disappointments – where both the country and the party are falling short in respect of your rights as a citizen.

I want to listen to your suggestions and feedback on how society can move forward.

I want to listen to you.

Within this context, I plan on meeting with all NGOs working within the community and to visit you in your home.

PRESENCE

I would like to work closely with you. I would like to walk with you in your journey.

I would like to offer my presence as a sign of solidarity to you.

I would like to offer my time and energy to make a difference in your life.

I would like to be a politician who is close to you and will remain close to you in times of need.

COMMITMENT

It isn’t enough for me to listen and to be with you, - a role in politics will allow me to act.

I will honour your trust and I commit myself to be of service.

I commit myself to working for a better and just society.

All this is possible if WE – YOU and I and the OTHERS – work together.

There is strength in our being together.

Together we are STRONG.

Together WE CAN.