EQUITY FOR YOUTH

One of my earliest and most vivid memories of Africa dates back to when I was four years old. My parents and I visited  a village in Zambia near the banks of the Zambezi .It was during this trip that a young girl, around the same age as myself, removed a hair clip from her hair and kindly handed it to me in spontaneous gesture of friendship. This act of generosity left an indelible mark on my young mind, I was deeply moved by her selflessness, even in the face of limited resources. Subsequently, my parents and I have revisited Africa covering Kenya and Tanzania many times , and it was during a visit to a school in the Masai Mara region of Kenya that a thought struck me: What if these children were provided with similar opportunities to those available in other parts of the world? How might their lives be positively transformed? Recognizing the significance of understanding the Masai culture and acknowledging that the lives of these children were intricately connected to their natural environment – the bush, and village – I was inspired to take a step to share something with them in turn, I asked myself why we couldn't equip them with the tools and opportunities to look beyond their immediate surroundings and limited opportunities and hone their skills and talents to achieve their full potential in areas which their curriculum did not support .

Motivated by this vision , I set out to establish Equity for Youth, an NGO dedicated to bridging the gap in opportunities and empowering youth with limited resources to explore their passions within the realms of Music, Speech and debate and the arts. Through the collaboration of volunteers from Hong Kong, Dallas TX, and other regions, we strive to create a meaningful impact and transform lives. Working alongside esteemed individuals such as Dr. John Mathews(Associate Professor at Krea University), and Timothy Madhukar ( a prominent musician and composer in India ). We have developed a music curriculum aimed at uncovering the musical potential of the children at Enkeju Enkorian School in the Maasai Mara. The program has been met with tremendous enthusiasm and positive feedback. In addition we have also initiated a pen pal program, fostering a connection between the students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong  and the Enkenju Enkorian School, enabling both ends of the spectrum to share their worlds and gain valuable insights.

The journey thus far has been incredibly rewarding, fueling my determination to continue making a tangible difference in every community I have the privilege to understand and engage with.