Women Lead Movement sat down with Ilse Meyer, 22 years old, from Sunbird Park, Kuils River
Women Lead Movement sat down with Ilse Meyer, 22 years old, from Sunbird Park, Kuils River. Ilse is continuing her studies in Accounting at the University of the Western Cape, she has accomplished her undergraduate degree, and is studying toward achieving her post graduate degree in Accounting. 1. What do you aspire to do after completing your studies and when will you graduate? I graduated online this week, [...]
The Story of Zeneley Mercia Snyders (18) from Weston High School in Vredenburg
Women Lead Movement sat down with Zeneley Mercia Snyders (18) from Weston High School in Vredenburg. Zeneley is an RCL member at her school 1. Tell us about your background Life gave me a blow at a young age. I was bullied by older children, since I was very quiet and never spoke or fought back. At the Children’s Home where I ended up, I was also bullied. [...]
The Story of Gabby Oliver
Gabby Oliver Today WLM is putting a spotlight on a young upcoming woman leader. Her name is Gabby Oliver and this is what she has to say! 1. What you are currently studying and why? I’m currently underway in completing a BA degree double-majoring in Political Science and Ethics. I’m in my final year and can confidently say it hasn’t been an easy academic journey for me [...]
The story of Sharon Esau, I am 17 years old and a Grade 12 learner at Dysselsdorp High School in Oudtshoorn
Sharon Esau My name is Sharon Esau. I am 17 years old and a Grade 12 learner at Dysselsdorp High School in Oudtshoorn. I grew up in a very impoverished community and it wasn’t always easy as unemployment, drugs, gangsterism and teenage pregnancy stares young people in the face on a daily basis. Most people in my community do not have any ambition and if you get to [...]
The Story of Delores Murray from Murraysburg, Western Cape
Delores Murray First and foremost I would like to thank all the organizers and mentors of the camp for the wonderful opportunity they gave us, I did not know what to expect at the camp, but I went there with an open mind and had a great time. I come from a very small town and I have lived here all my life, I had not seen [...]
The Story of Naomi Russel. She is a Grade 9 learner from Dysselsdorp High School and one of our participants
Naomi Russell The Women Lead Movement (WLM) camp is the best camp I have ever attended. I met some profound women there. I gained a profusion of knowledge from the camp. The weekend of the camp I learnt about gender based violence (GBV),self esteem and many more. What grasped my attention the most was GBV. I found out that I have been exposed to GBV but I [...]