Rotary Program November 20, 2008
This weeks Rotary Program will feature Memory Chazeza, a dynamic young lady from Malawi.
An orphan from a young age, Memory struggled hard to complete her education. In 2006, Memory graduated from university with a degree in education, a lifelong dream she once thought to be unattainable. She is now the Director of APU Secondary School for Girls in rural Malawi. She is putting her considerable talents and passion into improving the lives of hundreds of other young girls who are suffering the same hardships that she has overcome. Through her work with girls and education, Memory has become a respected role model, and has single-handedly changed the views of the male leaders in her community. They are now encouraging their daughters to continue with their schooling. Not only are they willingly accepting leadership from a woman, but they are actively seeking Memory's advice. Because of Memory, thousands of little girls now believe that they too can have a future - a future that includes education, health, independence and empowerment.
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http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/oakbaynews/community/34173049.html
Editors note.
I have had an opportunity to listen to Memory speak. This is a young lady with vision and passion and that special internal belief and drive to make a difference. This is one speaker that I can highly recommend.