Leadership Institute for Girls

To conclude our ‪#‎ 8Questions‬ series here is our Creative Director, Palesa Lebeko she is one bundle of uniqueness overflowing with words written and unwritten. She has a deep husky voice and we love having her as part of our core team ‪#‎ GirlsLead‬ ‪#‎ GirlsRising‬ ‪#‎ GirlsTalk‬ 1. WHO ARE YOU? A being filled with endless "I don't knows". Who I am is steady, cautiously revealing journey to who I am. In essence, "I don't know" who I am yet because I don't think the definitio n of Me is known to me. So for now, I am a bundle unwrapping of "I don't knows." 2. WHAT IS MY DEFINING MOMENT? It could be failing memory but I don't have a particular defined moment or greatly defined in itself. With that said, I also believe that this answer is greatly subjected to change. 3. DREAM JOB This part and I have not cleared or defined this yet. What I do know about this job is that it's lines of working with and for p

She is a sport fanatic. She's dynamite. She got style. She's dynamic. She is currently studying Nursing and she is our Health Expert. Ladies and gents here is Nonkululeko Nkuli Kwatsha moving along our ‪#‎ 8Questions‬ series ‪#‎ GirlsLead‬ ‪#‎ GirlsRising‬ 1. Who am I? I'm free petite beautiful creation, brought to broadcast the word that is understood only by those that always see a bigger picture in small meaningless things. I keep the smile in your face by every word I utter. You will feel my presence when I'm around and be hungry for it when I'm not there. 2. Defining moment: In my line of work as a Nursing student - when I enter a room full of people that are sad and then leave them laughing and wishing I could stay longer. 3. My dream job: My dream job is to be a Pediatrician. 4. Motto in life: There's always a treasure where people are not looking. 5. My source of inspiration: Construction workers waiting on street corners - these

I have the honour of working with amazing young women - these are leaders of tomorrow and they are working towards Africa that is alive with possibilities for all of us. Do join me today to welcome Keorapetse Moeketsi as part of our ‪#‎ 8Questions‬ series ‪#‎ GirlsLead‬ ‪#‎ GirlsRising‬ 1. Who am I? I am a caterpillar emerging into a butterfly. I am a Tswana girl who dreams beyond measures. Difficult times mould me they don't define me. I look at where I am going not where I a m from. 2. Defining moment: Getting into varsity for me is one moment that I can remember being thee moment. 3. Dream Job: My dream job is to become a environmentalist to be specific a climatologist. My concern is sustainability in nature. The future generation has the right to explore and see nature thus I feel the need to come up with measures to ensure that the environment is sustained and conserved. 4. Motto: Do it with passion or not at all. 5. Source of Inspiration: My Father is

I honestly could not wait any longer to introduce you to some of the people that forms part of the Leadership Institute for Girls core team. These are the people that get to hear my unprocessed thoughts and the heartbeat behind what we do...To kickstart our #8Questions series here is Petunia Masilo. 1. Who is Petunia Masilo? I'm down to earth, soulful and sweet person with a noticeable presence. I love to observe rather than comment or pass judgement.  2. Defining moment: I wake up with a goal everyday, so working towards it and achieving my goal of the day, month however long my goal is set for makes me proud and want to go further and achieve more. 3. Dream job: I have a passion for quality health care and the environment, so my dream job is one where I'm able to provide solutions using natural science as a platform. 4. Motto in life: It's not what you call me, it's what I answer to that matters. In life you will encounter many opinions and views b

"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."  Audre Londe  I am beautiful! "I am not my skin Me, lies deeper than what eyes can see" Petunia  "I am more than the word itself  I represent my inner garden physically I am in different differently" Nkuli  "Mosetsana yo ereng ga a tsena tsotlhe di eme That is all of me" Penene  "Ke mosetsanyana  wa moAfrika Borwa Ke mosetsanyana wa mmala wa sibilo  Ke montle " Matumelo "I am so much beauty  The sunset is my skin" Nombulelo  "My beauty comes from someone who contributed love and obedience to elders Radiant and poise,   I am beautiful" Alinah "When I speak - I speak truth When I stand - I stand for justice When I cry - I cry for what is not there anymore With no regret When I pray - I pray for nations" Petunia T

These peeps are generously spreading the word and starting love revolution for the Leadership Institute for Girls and our toiletries campaign . I cannot say enough how much love I have for each of them - they are simply amazing phenomenal women. They are friends, sisters, aunts and they will be first to arrive at your party and last to leave your house after making sure all the dishes are done. They rock my boat and I love them dearly. Let's start a love revolution and spread love until kingdom come. Let's be the reason someone smiles today and everyday. Beautiful Bibi I call her Isabella - she's my younger sister We practically adopted each other - so much love for my sistas Kea, Debs & Sila Lovely Nadia Amigos = Nkuli, Palesa, Keorapetse & Petunia Amazing Mangaka My rock star Lowna

I sat for a long time pondering about how best to approach friends of Leadership Institute for Girls and ask for sanitary towels. We could give you hard core facts and statistics about how many girls miss school every day of the month because they can't afford sanitary towels. The teen girls in Matlwang village about 30 km outside Potchefstroom are some of those girls that need our help - they can't afford sanitary towels something you and I perhaps take for granted because it's easily available to us. Our call-to-action: Will you be so kind and every time you stop to buy your sanitary towels to add an extra pack for our teen girls. This will be practical and applicable for those living around Potchefstroom area. If you live outside Potchefstroom and you still like to take part - feel free to inbox us and we can discuss logistics. Like our Facebook page and get more information https://www.facebook.com/girlsleadtoo Your assistance in this regard is much appreciate

Amazing initiative and something that truly brings joy to my heart. When the world unite and ensure that there are equal opportunities to educate girls too - initiative such as #LetGirlsLearn is relevant and I believe addresses the core issue - It maybe in small measure, but the impact is large and deeply rooted. This initiative along with others doing similar work will bring us closer to equality for all in our generation. Thank you, to everyone who is doing their part in this global movement - Here are some of the tweets on my TL this evening: The First Lady ‏ @ FLOTUS                                      "A good education can lift you from the most humble circumstances into a life you never could have imagined." —FLOTUS   The First Lady ‏ @ FLOTUS                                      "As part of # LetGirlsLearn , we’re going to be launching a new, community-focused girls’ education initiative" —FLOTUS   Girl Up ‏ @ GirlUp

For reasons beyond me I had stopped writing my thoughts here - it was never my intentions to stop, so every now and then I think about this space. I started writing on this space simply to share my thoughts process in as far as the Leadership Institute for Girls go. The last time I posted something  here was from the USA - what an amazing journey and time that was...It was about four months ago since I've be to the land of the brave - yes, I did come back braver (is there such a word) What I mean is: I came back with more zeal to unpack my dream of reaching out to younger girls through coaching and mentoring. While I haven't been sharing much here, I have been at work behind the scenes visiting the school, meeting with young and big girls to see how we (together) can hold hands and encourage each other to dream beyond our villages. I have met with couple of my friends who will be coming along me this year to reach out to the girls - we have been thinking and praying into