By Mischa Rychener | Fundraising Officer
“I had a miserable life, which was filled with negativity and I suffered from low self-esteem. I drank alcohol and smoke marijuana in order to forget about my trouble. I was part of a gang and got in trouble every weekend. Blue Cross Namibia made me realize that I can live a life without alcohol and drugs. I was touched by Leoba Bono’s motivational speech, who is the field worker at our school. I thank Blue Cross a lot for happy life I live now!”
These are the words of Johannes, an 18 year-old student participating in the Life Skills project in Namibia. He is one voice among 14,000 students that are learning skills like leadership and self-confidence. A Peer Educator tells us “It is so amazing when the learners walks up to us and say thank you for motivating me. Not only do we concentrate on creating awareness on the dangers of alcohol and drugs but we also look at the holistic approach of a learner.”
Good news: YOU can change these children's lives too! Use Global Giving’s fundraiser page to pledge your birthday, organize a bake sale or any other creative idea you can think of – it’s easy! Visit IFBC’s project page at http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/reduce-alcohol-related-harm/ and click on the “Fundraiser” button under the donate tab to get creative and start today!
Thank you for making a difference in helping us equip these students with the skills and knowledge to live a happy, healthy life!
With gratitude,
Mischa Rychener, Fundraising Officer IFBC
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