Affirmation
is one of the best gifts that can be given to a girl; it is intangible but
produces fruit. To affirm in The Oxford Advanced Learner`s Dictionary `` is to
state formally or confidently that something is true or correct.’’
Annet
like any other 18 year old desired to be affirmed by her loved ones but all she
heard was how worthless and stupid she was and the fact that she will never
amount to anything because she didn`t top her class. The family decided her
fate by discontinuing her from joining high school after secondary because in
their opinion she wasn`t worth the effort.
Her
esteem was totally crushed when her mother decided to send her to Kampala to
become a house help however an uncle in the city who had heard about Kyusa from
a friend decided to give Annet one more chance and enrolled her into kyusa.
She
has evolved like a caterpillar into an enthusiastic and confident girl through
the 8 week Kyusa program. She has blossomed in her speech and can express herself
to others and be heard as every girl`s right to expression in a manner that can
be understood. During the 8 week Kyusa program affirmation and communication
skills are emphasized to boost the confidence of the participants.
Annet
is currently taking hair dressing classes and plans to establish a state of the
art saloon back in her village; she intends to offer services to her home town
where demand for the hair services is high. She will be one of the very few
hairdressers that serve her community.
Finding
self is work, yet we are convinced that a better version of Annet’s story is
possible for more youths. We seek your partnership in making this exploratory
experience possible and pleasant; we implore you to enlist with us in 2016 as
we work with 200 youths on a journey of discovery.
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