The Garuga Declaration

THE GARUGA DECLARATION

MADE BY YOUNG LEADERS AT THE CENTER FOR COSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE YOUTH CAMP ON LEADERSHIP HELD AT FOCUS FELLOWSHIP CENTRE, GARUGA, ENTEBBE – 23RD- 26th February, 2012

PREAMBLE

We, the young citizens of Uganda today, on this day of 26th February 2012, do hereby identify love for our nation and humanity as the cornerstone of all responsibility towards the transformation of our country through citizens’ agency.

We equally recognize that in essence- love understands our human abilities, capabilities and limitations while observing the need for common decency through incorruptible leadership and citizens’ obligation to hold our leaders accountable.

We similarly note, that love is the knowledge and consideration, that every decision we make, wherever or whenever, potentially affects many people beyond thy self and correspondingly leverage the love for our nation and humanity as a conscientious and positive choice open to us all.

As a result, we do hereby declare that;

The GARUGA Declaration is a young people’s affirmation and commitment to love, as the guiding principle of our relations with all peoples everywhere and Uganda in particular.

This declaration of love for our nation and humanity is inspired by our humble sense of duty and responsibility to guide our perceptions and actions, in the use of our land: - all minerals and mines; our law: - by being accessible and just; our lore: - by being motivational and true; our lineages: - be they humble or great; our labor: - as diversely gifted and most of all to our liberty: - the verity of our being.

That through this love for our nation and humanity, and in pursuit of national transformation, we aver to alter our attitudes, to elevate our character- accountably and transparently, in pursuit of immutable human dignities and socio-economic and political justice.

That through this love, we shall collectively and individually renew our sense of nationhood by embracing ethics that reinforce our national unity; that fortify our families; that strengthen our economy; that uplift our education standards; that hallows our religions; that respects our arts and culture; through a responsive media and state that promote these values.

And that this love for our nation and humanity shall brace our faith; restore our values and spirituality through integral vision and ambition and in so doing, identify and fulfill our each and every generational challenge today and forever.

Finally that this, the GARUGA Declaration is motivated by the spirit embodied in our national motto; "For God and My Country"

Signed and Adopted by: NAMES	SIGNATURE
Ayella Francis
Aine James
Nasaza Sharon
Babweteera Timothy
Mugara David
Kato Alvin
Nakaliti Anne
Nakale Martha
Ojakol Omerio
Mutuzo Irene
Munanura Ivan
Onyango Nathan Joseph
Manzi Solomon
Nadongo Mary
Ainembabazi Charity
Ajalo Winnie
Amukidosi Jeremiah
Behakanira Robert
Shyaka Hero
Ojakol James
Atuhaire Grace
Kugonza Betty