Lifted, and lifting.
Students and alumni in their own words. Every story is shared with the person's permission.
I started my own business of making bags using local materials. Right now I am able to cater for my small expenses as well as help my parents in paying part of my school fees.
Before the programme, I used to have a business idea but I was afraid of failing. I have since realised that fear leads to business failure. I worked on it and here I am an entrepreneur.
I believe this success was not only a result of my academic work, but rather my active involvement in extracurricular activities. The Youth Impact Mission programme particularly played a big role in this.
I learnt that without knowing where you are going, you can fall for anything. I have learnt why it's good to keep on trying no matter the situation.
More stories are on their way as our alumni share them: graduates, entrepreneurs, teachers and leaders, ten and fifteen years on.