"Self-love, self-confidence, self-empowerment. That's the message I want to convey."

 

That is really what I am about and what this project is about. We'll tackle a few other issues that the youth faces too, but that is the main focus.

Throughout high school I struggled with the above. Instead I was living in a lil' dark world of self-doubt and low self-esteem, and the likes. One would never say though, because I came across as strong and was among the top students. Little did they know it was all a facade. The intimate enviroment of high-school and my competitive nature are what kept me going. Also, I learnt how to be "strong" at a very young age when I'd watch my biological father raise his hand to my mother countless times. I had to be strong for her, and never shed a tear. I tip-toed around her feelings because i didn't want to hurt her any further, cause her any more grief, and burden her. And so I became the good child, while emotionally I was suffering. That's the gist of it, I'll spare you the soppy story. It might have not affected me back in high school, but it did at a later stage of my life.

My point is, I know I am not the only one who has been faced with this. We all have a story to tell, of how and why we feel what we feel. I am simply offering a platform to share with each other, and empower one another. I want to impart to you this courage i found, this wisdom I continue to receive, and share ways on how to go out and change our nation!

So T.I.P is (as I describe it) an empowerment initiative, for the youth by the youth! It aims to awaken the extraordinary citizen in the ordinary African child, with an average background and out-look on life. We empower minds, inspire paradigm shifts, and advocate individualism. We aim to improve! I see communities being uplifted through empowered individuals, and a nation rising as a result of an innovative & enthusiastic youth! I plan on going around township schools doing motivational talks, and also hosting events for the youth. For now, lets blog!:)
 This is the beginning of a long, and fruitful journey.

"We were all born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same."- Mariane Wilson, A return to love.