The power of change
As a coach of LEAD I appreciated that all my girls in the program were respectful. At the end of the program I know I have taught the girls the basic morals of ‘please’ , ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’. So,...
The girl that almost gave up soccer for a baby
I joined the Goal program because I saw a lot of girls playing sports. I especially like to play soccer but because I am in High School, the boys always used to bully me and my friends when we wanted...
Savings saved my life
I am a 15-year-old student and have always received pocket money from my parents. Sometimes I would get R5 a week, sometimes I would get R50 a day and sometimes nothing at all. I always used to get upset when...
Overcoming Obstacles through Sport
My name is Tshegofatso Kodisang, I am 13 years old and live in a township called Lenasia on the West Rand of Johannesburg. I live with my mother, grandmother, uncle and two cousins in a 2-bedroom house. I am very...
I dont need violence to stand up for MYSELF!
My name is Keamogetswe Chipu, I am 10 years old and attend school at Tshimollo Primary School. I live with my granny and 5 other siblings in a rural part of Mamelodi called Naledi. The government house has 4 bedrooms,...
I changed my influence to POSITIVE
My name is Tshimologo Ralethe but everybody calls me Tshimo. I am 12 years old and live in township called Mamelodi. We rent a back room where I live with my mother and baby brother. My parents got divorced when...
Altus Sport Changed Me
Altus Sport changed the situation I was in. I was a bully and overly aggressive towards my family and friends. I was very ugly towards them. I called then names, pushed them out of my way and sometimes even stole...
Realization of a bully…
My name is Khaya Dlamini, I am 12 years old and attend New Generation Combined Primary School in a rural village on the outskirts of Lenasia. I live with my parents and 2 siblings in a 1-bedroom shack that we...