Amanda Mikayla Alfaneti is a 19-year-old girl, an Upper-Six student who is a Child Rights activist, feminist, model, motivational speaker, writer, a child representative for children in the prisons under Jedidah Trust, an SRHR champion under SAT and a Junior Parliamentarian. I’m also a certified professional life coach, member of Women in Aviation Zimbabwe, a TV presenter.
When I applied for the LEMHs programme, I was looking forward to enhancing my leadership skills. The bootcamp turn out to be a life changing camp for me, it was not just about attaining leadership skills but firstly to now myself as a leader. I learnt to appreciate myself and exercise gratitude on a daily basis. We learnt to make use of the opportunities that surround us with the gifts and skills we have.
I immensely enjoyed the session on Young Women and Feminism, about how it challenges patriarchal norms that are harmful and oppressive to women. I understood that its important to advocate for social change, fighting for equal rights and opportunities in all areas of life and inclusivity. Young women are a force that can break the oppressive chains of patriarchy. When they are supported in leadership, they have the potential to transform communities and change attitudes, ensuring that everyone is equally treated. I would like to make a contribution in uplifting, encouraging and supporting women to become Leaders!