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When seventeen-year old Lizo
became a peer facilitator in the Rainbow Youth Group, he
was building on his own development as a person. After being a Boy Scout for six years where he honed his practical
skills, he now seeks a place where he can express his personality.
"From when I was five years old, I loved to draw. My friends and
family admired my artistic ability, but it was
only last year that I decided to go to art classes."
Now Lizo would like to pursue one of the creative professions such as car
design or clothing design, or to fulfil his dream
of becoming a recognised South African artist or painter.
He feels the Rainbow Youth Group has given him the chance
to understand and work with people. He has
attended various camps and workshops where he
has learnt to take responsibility for himself and others, and how to work together in
a team. What he appreciates about the QPC youth activities, is that they are
both challenging and fun.
As a youth leader Lizo has learnt to tolerate people's differences. "Some
people only participate when there is a QPC facilitator, they won't listen to
peer facilitators. When people are not behaving well, I don't see it as a problem. I
just know some people don't want to participate."
Lizo would like to go on being part of the RYG for a year or two, so he
can develop himself. "The best thing is that they are giving people a chance."
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