By Trizah Gakwa | Strategic Growth Director
Though fulfilling, the journey of pursuing our dreams is not easy especially for teenagers. At this stage there are many challenges that can easily derail them including peer pressure, exposure to drugs, confusing body changes like mensturation among others. Past trauma, as in the case for the girls in our program, can compound things even further. It is imperative that teenagers receive lots of support at this stage to navigate all these challenges so that they do not loose sight of their dreams.
In August, we took our girls for a retreat where we discussed different topics in a safe and non-judgemental space. We did the Enneagram personality test and discovered our strengths, healthy patterns and the unhealthy patterns that distract us from our goals. We then looked at ways that we can leverage our strengths to undo the unhealthy patterns that we have. We also talked about the changes that happen to us when we start mensturating and learned about how to use a period bracelet to understand our cycles.
Overall, the girls felt seen, heard, and supported to navigate challenges as they pursue their academic dreams. We are grateful to you for making this support possible.
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