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From Nguni language in South Africa, it means “humaneness” or the “quality of being human.” A proverb common across Africa expresses the Ubuntu idea:
a person is a person through other people.
Nelson Mandela on Ubuntu
“A traveler would stop at a village and he didn’t have to ask for food or water, once he stops the people give him food, entertain him, that is one aspect of Ubuntu.”
Desmond Tutu on Ubuntu
“The profound truth is you cannot be human on your own, you are human through relationship.”
Desmond Tutu on Ubuntu
“Ubuntu is the essence of being human, of being a person. A person is a person through other persons. You can’t be human in isolation, you need others.”
Ubuntu teacher
I Am an Ubuntu Teacher and Ubuntu Leader
An Ubuntu teacher is an educator who values community and understands the interconnectedness of its members. They recognize the inherent humanity in all people, knowing that dignity, respect, acceptance, and trust are not privileges to be given or taken at will, but fundamental rights to which everyone is entitled.
An Ubuntu teacher is not separate from the community they serve but an integral part of it. They honor the uniqueness of each individual while embracing the collective strength of the whole. They understand that true community does not require uniformity; rather, it thrives on diversity, shared ideals, and a common vision for the future.
An Ubuntu teacher knows that meaningful progress cannot be achieved in isolation. They embrace interdependence, recognizing that the journey toward growth, justice, and transformation is one that must be taken together.
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