The conversation centers on the importance of mentorship and support in empowering women and girls, particularly those from challenging backgrounds. Speaker 1 begins by acknowledging distinct societal roles for men and women but redefines women's empowerment as giving young girls the confidence to pursue various paths, with assurance that supportive people exist along the way. She emphasizes the transformative impact of mentors, recalling her own experience in the public school system where teachers encouraged her to learn English despite initial struggles, which sparked her love for learning. She also mentions community members who provided school supplies and other aid, noting that such acts of intercession can change lives, as reflected in the quote about good men doing nothing. Speaker 2 shares her journey with World Vision, expressing gratitude for her family, teachers, and social workers who offered special lessons and care during her childhood, enabling her to attend conventions and grow. She names specific mentors like Tita Cela and Aldrin, who served as guides. Both speakers agree that these supportive figures were pivotal. In closing, Speaker 2 offers advice to girls in similar situations: don't lose hope, don't limit your dreams, improve through small actions, enjoy the journey, and strive to push beyond limits to create your own future. The dialogue underscores that with the right support, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth.
Speaker 1
I have to say that I feel like there really are certain roles that men and women play in society, but very different crucial roles.
But at the same time, I think Union women empowerment really is understanding that we now have the chance to support young girls and tell them that you can pursue a lot of different things if you put your mind into it.
And there are people who are or willing to support you through this journey, whatever journey you you, you choose to pursue.
But I want to ask, did you have specific people like that in your life when you're growing up, like mentors or people who really supported you throughout your journey?
It's important to you, mentorship, but that's important actually.
Speaker 2
Through my journey with World Vision because I was really thankful along with of course my family, you know, we always believe in me and they always supported me and even you teachers going back then.
Speaker 1
Teachers shout out to all the teachers let's break the 4th wall because we.
I love teachers.
I was in the public school system and I remember my teachers were always the most supportive kind.
They were the people, the women who help me understand my sense of self at a young age.
Shalimar an exam being Matalino had Joyce Kayamungo into kayakayamuyo like I was 7 and or 8 and I didn't know how to speak in English and we had the subject in English a public school.
And I really remember thinking I will never learn this language.
This is so difficult for me, but because of teachers who told me that I could, that I can, I felt so empowered and that's the reason why I loved learning, because of teachers.
So shout out to all our education educators out there.
We love you guys so much.
Speaker 2
So yeah, so with my teachers, 'cause I'm back then, so they're giving me special exams, special classroom lessons.
It's because whenever the social worker visited our school made an excuse letter.
So I need to annoland again make excuse Alexis school because I have to attend another convention.
So they're very supportive.
Yeah, when when it comes to all of my engagement with World Vision.
And at the same time, I'm really I'm really thankful with our social workers back then.
So Cela, Yeah, Aldrin, Cela, Tita and.
Speaker 1
You never forget those people.
Speaker 2
Yes, at the Annie Titani and Toya Aldrin.
So Celaima and back then always and then always taking good care of us.
So that's a.
Speaker 1
Good thing.
Speaker 2
So they were my they were my mentors.
So I could say so.
Especially World Vision, Yeah.
So yeah.
Speaker 1
You know, that's one of the things that I've been learning as I'm growing older that many of us have gone through and are going through difficult life stories.
And I'm misatimmunicus struggle Teluga guiding some, you know, my heat up the backgrounds and circumstances.
And I think the big change that happens is when there are good people who interject and intercede for us.
There's a quote that goes evil happens when good men do nothing.
And I've experienced that in my life, in many different situations in my life where in when I was a really little girl, I remember that there would be people in our Community Church who would help me get to church in a Community Church.
I was like 6 or 7 at Willahon, Kasama, Ivam, Magula or Mesmatunda Church Volunteers.
Yeah, I remember our teachers, you know, who would go out of their way to encourage us.
I remember being in a public school system and there would be people, I didn't even know their names, but anecdotes and school supplies and T-shirt and backpack.
And as a kid who didn't have much to be given that and to be to be told, oh, para to say, oh, para to SA education.
It's still it still sticks with me today because when people intercede for us, when people tell us you can when people equip us even you know, like what what you're talking about Naima social workers and don't equip and to help us, it changes everything, whatever environment and circumstance you may come from.
So thank you for sharing that Abby, really appreciate that.
Now finally, I want to ask you Merklebank message among the girls who are probably in your same situation or kind of a similar situation where they're struggling right now.
They're going through obstacles right now as somebody who has kind of gone through it to the other side and.
Speaker 2
My advice for the girls like me back then, so don't lose hope and always change your dream.
So don't limit yourself.
So you can, you can, you can, you can improve yourself by doing small things.
So and at the same time, you, you just enjoy your journey because at the end of the day, you will become better dementia from time to time, so totally long and striving hard and at the same time, always push yourself above your limit.
So Yin Shah and at the same time you can, you can make your own make, you can make your own future.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
Speaker 1 emphasizes distinct societal roles for men and women but frames women's empowerment as supporting young girls to pursue diverse goals with available support.
Both speakers highlight the critical role of mentors, including teachers and social workers, in their personal growth and success.
Speaker 1 credits public school teachers for building her confidence, especially in learning English at a young age, and stresses how acts of support (e.g., school supplies, encouragement) can transform lives.
Speaker 2 acknowledges World Vision, family, teachers, and social workers (e.g., Tita Cela, Aldrin) for providing special lessons and care during her childhood.
Speaker 1 notes that positive intervention from others can overcome difficult circumstances, referencing the quote "evil happens when good men do nothing."
Speaker 2 advises girls facing similar struggles to not lose hope, dream big, improve through small steps, enjoy the journey, and push beyond their limits to build their own future.
Summary:
The conversation centers on the importance of mentorship and support in empowering women and girls, particularly those from challenging backgrounds. Speaker 1 begins by acknowledging distinct societal roles for men and women but redefines women's empowerment as giving young girls the confidence to pursue various paths, with assurance that supportive people exist along the way. She emphasizes the transformative impact of mentors, recalling her own experience in the public school system where teachers encouraged her to learn English despite initial struggles, which sparked her love for learning.
She also mentions community members who provided school supplies and other aid, noting that such acts of intercession can change lives, as reflected in the quote about good men doing nothing. Speaker 2 shares her journey with World Vision, expressing gratitude for her family, teachers, and social workers who offered special lessons and care during her childhood, enabling her to attend conventions and grow. She names specific mentors like Tita Cela and Aldrin, who served as guides.
Both speakers agree that these supportive figures were pivotal. In closing, Speaker 2 offers advice to girls in similar situations: don't lose hope, don't limit your dreams, improve through small actions, enjoy the journey, and strive to push beyond limits to create your own future. The dialogue underscores that with the right support, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth.
FAQs
It's a metaphorical way of directly addressing the audience—here, the speaker uses it to personally thank teachers listening, stepping outside the conversational frame.
She often had to miss school to attend World Vision conventions, so teachers provided special exams and lessons to help her keep up with her studies.
She names Cela, Aldrin, and Tita as social workers who took good care of her and served as mentors during her involvement with World Vision.
She received anonymous donations like school supplies, shirts, and backpacks, often accompanied by messages saying they were for her education, which motivated her deeply.
She advises that you can improve by doing small things consistently, which gradually builds confidence and skills without overwhelming yourself.
It underscores that without proactive support from good people—like teachers, volunteers, or donors—struggles can persist, but their intercession can change lives.
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