Dubai: The greatest achievement in life is to be an inspiration to others. Inspiration compels us to have our dreams and goals and proves it can happen. Inspiration sets us in motion. It gives us the courage to think big and make it happen. Inspiration changes the course of lives. Inspiration is the spark that lights the fires of purposeful action – Rohan D’Souza
Harold Henry D’Souza is a prime example of someone being pegged back repeatedly as a victim of slavery in life, personal and professional, and yet he fought back. Today, his son Rohan D’Souza is a perfect role model for us all, not only to the ones who want to become successful but also for the rest of us to extrapolate the learnings and wear the same attitude to fight adversities in our own lives.
Rohan spoke to the media from London: As a proud representative of Eyes Open International (EOI) and a Board Member, my experience at the Global Sustainability Network (GSN) 2024 conference, held at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai on January 10, 2024, was nothing short of inspiring and enlightening.
With a deep focus on equipping vulnerable communities for sustainable employment, GSN brought together global leaders, advocates, and changemakers. The journey commenced with a warm welcome at the pre-conference dinner hosted by Trustee Yogesh Mehta, setting the stage for meaningful connections.
The conference day unfolded with impactful sessions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 – eradicating modern slavery and ensuring decent work for all. Keynote speakers, including Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and Kamran Khozan, shared insights that illuminated the path toward achieving these crucial goals.
Distinguished guests and speakers—Raza Jafar, Bishop Alastair, Brahmavihari Swami, Nuseir Yassin, Pir Muhammad Sadiq, Sara Sabry, Daria Rzhavtseva, and Scott Cunningham—captivated the audience with their commitment to Goal 8, urging collective action.
Reflecting on the conference, the experience was insightful, diverse, and informative. The UN’s Goal 8 to eradicate modern-day slavery by 2030 is ticking away. Raza Jafar, Bishop Alastair, GSN members, NGOs, attendees, business owners, entrepreneurs, and political and religious leaders are unifying in this effort and bringing about effective change.
The focus for GSN in 2024, with plans for regional chapters, impactful journeys, and collaboration with governments and international organizations, ensures sustainable and scalable solutions in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery.
Following the impactful Global Sustainability Network (GSN) conference in Dubai, Eyes Open International (EOI) continued its mission of collaboration by connecting with the inspiring Sanjay Raval in London. The meeting took place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Grounds and training facility, providing a vibrant backdrop for discussions on upcoming projects.
Born on December 7, 1967, in Surat (Gujarat), Sanjay Raval’s journey from a young boy in London to an accomplished figure in cricket is a testament to resilience and passion. Initially pursuing cricket, he represented Haringey Cricket College and had trials with renowned county cricket clubs. Transitioning to aviation as his next profession, Sanjay worked his way up from a security officer to an aircraft engineer, achieving success with British Airways and Olympic Airways.
Sanjay’s unwavering dedication to cricket led him to India and then back to London, where he pursued his entrepreneurial calling in sport. His story exemplifies the power of determination, passion, and finding one’s calling.
Failure is the path to success. Be happy, think positive, never quit and believe in yourself, shared Harold D’Souza.
Rohan D’Souza is an inspiration to our community members globally, inspiring us to get off the sofa, find our courage, and our greater purpose, and take action to achieve something meaningful.
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