Princess

My name is Princess, and I live with my father and two brothers in Impali, Zimbabwe. Impali, a mining town, is not particularly focused on academics, and many children drop out of school because their families struggle to afford the fees. As a result, it can be challenging to find friends who are interested in life-changing or social movements, as most are busy helping their parents with work. When I was thirteen, my mother left us, I couldn’t believe it when my family told me she had passed away. Her death deeply affected me, as she was everything to me.

A few years later, I met someone who helped me understand my feelings of depression and loneliness. He encouraged me to pray and accept the reality of my mother’s death, urging me to build a relationship with God. His advice was a powerful catalyst for my personal growth. I had always known about Jesus and accepted Him as my Savior during Sunday school when I was fifteen. When I met my area leader and was invited to attend a Young Life Campaigners meeting, I began my Young Life journey. Later, during my first outreach camp, I gained a deeper understanding of Christ’s love through a Jesus skit. That experience ignited a desire in me to know Him more and to share His love with others.

Looking ahead, as a Developing Global Leader, I hope to graduate with a degree in commerce in logistics and supply chain from Midlands State University and continue growing as an individual. My vision is to help teenagers, especially orphans, by mentoring them and sharing business ideas to help them reach their full potential in life. I will be the first in my family to graduate from university.