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Emmanuel Ngarasi





My name is Emmanuel Ngarasi Wanyama a student  at Zetech University pursuing Bachelor in purchasing and supply chain management.I have always had a negative attitude towards Majengo and I always thought people who are there are criminals moreso youths.I also  did not have any knowledge concerning mental health but Diplomats For Health In Resilient Community (DFH-RC) has enabled me to understand it better and in a broader perspective.  
I have also been able to interact with people from Majengo who have played a big role in  helping me to understand the community in a more positive way ,to appreciate it and to value the aspect  of giving back to the  community.

DFH-RC has enabled me to understand the issues in our community and how as I young person I can resolve them through my own resilience. 

In the near future,I see myself working on a huge project for our community  and  providing  youth platforms  for them to work and build their talent and abilities.

My message to  every youth out there is that they should enjoy their youth in ways that will build and strengthen them in the  future ,they should not limit themselves in whatever endeavour they take and lastly they should embrace different communities regardless of the stereotypes around them.

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