Message from the Chairman, Mrs Mizue Hara
The Chinese character for "person" is a
pictograph of two people are leaning against each
other, showing that the
people who created this word in the dawn of history thought that
human-beings could stand when supporting each other -- "trust."
"Trust " is the most valuable
element in our lives.
For our students, it is vital they develop
trust between themselves and their sponsor, between them and the
Yayasan, and among and for themselves.
We should remember that trust is very fragile, and it may be broken easily if one does some little
thing wrong. No matter how hard one tries afterwards, one may never
fully regain that person's trust.
Over the last five years, I believe
that the Goodwill International Scholarship students have established
relationships built on high levels of trust with their
sponsors. It is my hope that all our students again continue their
hard work, and preserve Yayasan Goodwill International's tradition and reputation.
There are many incredible challenges
and obstacles lying everywhere in life, but since our students have
overcome one of the biggest challenges already in being accepted to
a university and winning a scholarship, I feel sure they can tackle
all the others that will arise with equal energy,
determination and confidence.
I
wish all our students and sponsors
the best in the next twelve months.
Jakarta 2009


