I want to be a beacon of hope, inspiration, and unity to girls all over the world. As a beacon, I can show the girls all over the world that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and if you are willing to work hard enough for it. I want to show them that every girl’s life is a gift, an opportunity to create the best life for herself and be able to become a bacon of hope – change can only be achieved if you are willing to be the change that you wish to see, for example by being unified with other girls where you can all start a movement.
I encourage girls to be themselves because being authentic has a larger ripple effect throughout your life and it touches so many more people’s hearts than trying to fit into the mold that society has shaped for females. I believe that we are a very strong gender, we are capable of many things that is why I have implemented projects that have contributed to me becoming an Ambassador for the LNGBI organization.
It is my purpose. In Grade 8 I had struggled with confidence and making friends because I was scared and did not believe in myself. My mother had seen that I had low self esteem and suggested that I join the Girls’ Power Circle at my school. It was the best decision I could have made, it changed my life forever. I was accepted by people who had similar goals and interests as my own, and mentors who saw my potential. Sometimes all we need is a little push into the sunlight to see how much brighter our lives can be.
Women’s empowerment is not just about being proud of the gender you are part of but about knowing who you truly are and, being a leader not only for yourself but for all. I want to be a ‘mirror’ for girls, showing them how strong, beautiful, and courageous they are so that they grow up being kinder to themselves, being authentic, and developing themselves to their full potential.
Since the end of 2019 I have been making inspirational videos on topics that inspire me. I share these on my social media pages, specifically Instagram and Facebook. People have left comments, complimenting me, as well as sharing my videos so they have more reach. The two thoughts I keep in mind is to speak from the heart and to speak “everybody’s language” so people can relate to the message and remember it.
Last year was my Matric year, and I was in a leadership position as a prefect as well as being in a position to grow our LNGBI Power Circle at my school. I communicated about topics that the ladies struggled with and topics they wanted to share with each other, such as common interests or advice.
I have attended international Zoom calls for the LNGBI Power Circle that have been bigger opportunities for me to spread my wisdom and socialise with those who want to learn and listen.
Leave No Girl Behind International has led me to unlock my full potential and realise that I have always had the potential to be unstoppable and to change women and girl’s lives. This organisation’s platform for women and girls is phenomenal. I was accepted with open arms by the co-founders Haseena Patel and Shameema Patel, along with other vibrant women who believed and guided me to unlock my confidence and purpose. They all helped me so that I could define who I am, and more importantly they exposed me to a limitless world via technology where I was able to grow outside of my comfort zone. I am still in contact with these vibrant ladies. What stood out for me was their limitless support system which made me trust in their judgments of the world, and in my potential. It’s a safe environment with humble, experienced mentors who want to see you succeed.
You know who you are because there is no one better to know you than YOU. Allow your mind and heart to give the rest of your life the unstoppable power of growing and developing at your own comfortable pace. At the end of the day, you need to be confident and at peace knowing that every day is going to be a graceful opportunity to walk this road of self-discovery and make it the best “road” you will ever walk in life. Hardships will appear in your life and at times you are going to feel like the whole world is against you. You are as strong as you train your mind to be. Allow those difficult moments as training to become resilient to challenges because your biggest lessons will be learned from these situations.
Surround yourself with people who encourage you, guide you and support you through your hardships and victories. The minute you as a woman or girl decide to know what type of people you wish to have in your life, you will attract them and that is when you will have phenomenal humans in your life. Never for one moment think that you deserve less of what you know you want for yourself.
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