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Date Published
Author
Rey Abolofia
Word count
1427
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This software engineer spent three weeks in Tanzania working with an NGO called the Daraja Music Initiative, which promotes sustainability through music education. He learned about Tanzanian culture and how it applies to his own work as a software engineer. He was reminded of the importance of teamwork, taking care of one another, and thinking carefully before acting. The words "pamoja" (together), "kaka na dada" (brothers and sisters), and "pole pole" (slowly or carefully) symbolize these values and can be applied to his work as a software engineer. He encourages others to think about how they can bring these concepts into their own work, leading to better collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.