Oscar Balongo

Introduction: My Journey to the Chevening Scholarship Dear readers,  Chevening has been an incredible opportunity that has profoundly influenced my personal and professional growth. As I pen up this blog, I am filled with gratitude for the doors it has opened for me. You've made the right choice to pursue this avenue of growth, and I assure you that Chevening will exceed your expectations. I wish you all the best in exploring this blog. It's important to acknowledge that this blog contains a wealth of information to absorb. Be sure to give yourself the time and opportunity to read it in manageable portions. There's no need to rush through everything in a single sitting. Take your time to digest the content and absorb the valuable insights it offers at your own pace. All the information shared here is solely based on my personal experiences and opinions. None of the information provided represents the official opinion of the Chevening Scholarship program. I strongly encourag...

My Chevening Scholarship  Journey, MSc (Engineering) Water Supply, Sanitation and Health Engineering at University of Leeds. This blog is published in the Chevening Scholarship website:  https://www.chevening.org/news/the-fight-for-safe-water/ The fight for safe water 21 March 2021 Global issues such as climate change and rapid urbanisation are placing even greater strain on one of the world’s most precious finite natural resources, water. How can we improve access to clean water in water scarce countries like Tanzania? We speak with Chevening Scholar, Oscar Timothy.  The human right to safe drinking water entitles everyone, without discrimination, to have access to sufficient, sanitised, safe water. But for many people around the world, including in regions of Tanzania, this fundamental human right isn’t being met. It was this fact that prompted Chevening Scholar Oscar Timothy to study Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering at the University of Leeds. Why is this topic...

  In  this BLOG, I want to share the inspiring stories of friends who have profoundly impacted my life. The primary motivation behind this blog is my firm belief in the importance of complete transparency about my journey, the obstacles I faced, and how I emerged on the other side of those challenges. Moreover, I wish to seize this opportunity to establish a foundation for you to gain a deeper understanding of who I am and the things I care about before I delve into discussing particular subjects that captivate my attention.   While success can be a highly subjective concept, what I refer to as success here is my personal journey from a point where circumstances could have taken a turn for the worse, and the individuals who played a significant role in my path.     While it's an undeniable fact that my personal and professional development owes gratitude to more people, these individuals stand out. To my friends who aren't mentioned on this list, pleas...