POEM
Beggars looked in my direction,
And I felt like one of them
I looked back and resonated with so much they were going through
I’d seen them
Day in, day out
Sitting, waiting, hoping, begging
All I could do was to wonder, what’s next?
What are they hoping for?
Where is their help coming from?
I’d seen them
Day…
POEM:
Poverty you are so cruel
Poverty you take away joy
Poverty you control and take over
We fight you, we pray against you
We ask from the almighty to get rid of you,
Yet you poverty you stand still and ensure we feel your presence
I have tried all ways with the pros and cons
But…
I began tutoring because of the countless questions I received. I noticed that many people struggle with technology in the 21st century, and seeing the challenges around me, I decided to dedicate my time to teaching technology for free. It’s amazing how life can guide you to your true…
I am an 18-year-old girl from Ghana, a student at the University of Education Winneba.
Growing up as a child, I loved pageantry and modelling, but anytime I told my dad about it, he would impose certain career ideas in order to become a prominent person in the future and…
My name is Zwelihle Banks Nsiiwa. I used to work as a house helper and am now an author of educational children’s books available in 7 languages. After my sister passed away, I became the guardian of her two kids, aged 5 and 9, and had to work hard…
Betty Kakoma, a nominee for the esteemed SDG1 Advocate of the Year award, is a young journalist and humanitarian advocate. She currently serves as a presenter at Radio Christian Voice, where she tirelessly works towards building strong communities.
Her proactive involvement in initiatives advocating for sustainable development goals has been…
I completed high school last year (2023), and I’ll be joining Kisii University in September 2024.
In addition to being a student, I am also an author and an inspirational speaker. My journey as
an author began when I was in Form 1. After being inspired by numerous motivational books, I
felt…
Poem:
I am a career woman yet I’m passionate about my possibilities
In a tightrope between career and passion
I am worthy of a good future
I am worthy of success
I am worthy of making it in life
I know the importance and have lived the career steps, yet I’m passionate about my possibilities
I am…
My name is Chanel Barker. An ambitious 35-year-old white women who was born and bred in the United States but relocated to South Africa age 14 after my parents divorced. My parent’s divorce hit me hard and till this very moment, it’s been hard to keep up with the…