Together We Can do Great Things
By Adaku, Member, Young Women of Color Leadership Council, Advocates for Youth
I grew up in Nigeria. In the midst of all its beauty also lay poverty, disease, death and injustice. Living in that environment and experiencing its people helped to foster my passion to help those in need. It is in fulfilling this passion that I gain happiness, because I learned that I cannot merely exist and occupy space in this world, but must spread love through serving others. This philosophy has led me to work in a variety of roles, including HIV prevention counselor, resident assistant, peer counselor, alternative spring break coordinator, curriculum developer, and conference event planner. Currently, I am a youth organizer with the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, helping to coordinate youth-led projects that promote social change around issues related to adolescent sexual health and reproductive rights.
With the YWOC LC, I hope to learn more, and I look forward to joining forces with other young women who are changing our society. Unfortunately, young women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. I believe that the future can be different for us. By educating and empowering one another, we can also clearly see and produce a brighter future for all. Together we can do great things.
I believe that I AM the change that I wish to see in this world, and I’m happy that my path has brought me to where I am today.
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