Programa da 2ª conferência internacional da Ubuntu Global Network

1. APRIL 2ND
Arrival of participants
17:30 Welcoming ceremony
18:00 Welcoming words by
Prof. John Volmink - President of
Ubuntu Global Network (UGN)
Dr. Rui Marques – President of Instituto
Padre António Vieira(IPAV)
Representative of DesmondTutu
Foundation
Representative of Local Government
APRIL 3RD
07:00 Breakfast
08:30 Departure to Robben Island Ferry Pier
Nobel Laureate and former President of South
Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18
of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall
of apartheid. To date, three of the former inmates of
Robben Island have gone on to become President of
South Africa: Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe
and Jacob Zuma.
09:00 Ferry to Robben Island
09:45 Arrival at Robben Island and transport
to Education Centre
10:00 Room distribution and allocation
10:30 Visit to Robben Island Prison
Since the end of the 17th century, Robben Island has
been used for the isolation of mainly political
prisoners. With the end of apartheid, the island has
become a popular destination with global tourists. It
is managed by Robben Island Museum (RIM); which
operates the site as a living museum. In 1999 the
island was declared a World Heritage Site.
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Tracing the history of the Ubuntu Global
Network
Professor John Volmink will trace the history of UGN.
Representatives from IPAV will share the work of the
Ubuntu Leaders Academy.
14:45 Plenary Session 1
The Ubuntu essence
This plenary session is going to be facilitated by a
South African philosopher who will lead the
discussion on the essence of the Ubuntu philosophy.
16:00 Coffee break
16:15 Discussion on the learning that has
occurred and what remains to be learnt
19:00 Dinner
Evening Session
Ubuntu Stories
Ubuntu projects from around the world
In this session the participants will be exposed to
Ubuntu experiences currently being developed
around the world.
Ubuntu Life stories (personal storytelling)
This is a personal storytelling session (personal
accounts from members of the audience and through
video).
APRIL 4TH
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Philosopher’s perspective on questions
posed earlier
10:00 Plenary Session 2
A guide for action
This session is going to be facilitated by Rui Marques
who will orient the discussion on the Ubuntu Method
and how it can be materialized in real life projects
around the world.
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 Lime Stone quarry visit
The prisoners who worked at the quarry over the
centuries included Nelson Mandela. He worked
there for 13 years. one end of the quarry one day and
back the next- the work was really just to keep them
busy.

2. 13:15 Closing Ceremony
16:00 Ferry to the mainland
16:45 Arrival at Cape Town (Bus to Hotel)
Evening Session
Informal gathering with elders from
the community
APRIL 5TH
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Event hosted by Stellenbosh University
This is a public research university situated
in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western
Cape province of South Africa. Stellenbosch is the
oldest university in South Africa
Session with Prof Willie Esterhuyses
Prof Esterhuyses Is an emeritus professor of
philosophy and business ethics at the University of
Stellenbosch, a columnist and critic of the system
of apartheid. He played a crucial role during the
negotiations between the African National Congress
and the apartheid government
Community projects site visits
The group will visit Ubuntu inspired projects being
developed in the adjacent community.
Evening Session
Barbeque with personalities connected
to the Truth and Reconciliation
Commissions.
APRIL 6TH
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Event hosted by the Cape Peninsula
University of Technology /South Africa
Higher Education Engagement Forum
Panel discussions: Truth and
Reconciliation Commission/ Ubuntu
Global Network
Community project site visits
Evening Session
Barbeque with personalities connected
to the Truth and Reconciliation
Commissions
APRIL 7TH
Sightseeing around Cape Town –
whole day sightseeing around the city
of Cape Town.
APRIL 8TH
Church visit
Closing Ceremony | Departure