“Success ins’t about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.” Well that is exactly what Yeka William is doing. Not only does he inspire himself, he has extended his inspiration to others who need it through his involvement in the Straight Talk foundation (STF).
He joined the STF because he wanted to serve young people and give them actual facts about sexual reproduction.
“I wanted to serve fellow young people who I thought and still believe need correct and accurate sexual reproductive information to make informed decisions,” he said.
Yeka William is a final year Journalism and Communication student at Makerere University whose passion for Journalism drove him to the media industry in his senior six vacation where he received training in radio performance at Spirit Fm Koboko.
His ability to impress does not only end with STF. Apart from working with the STF, Yeka is currently participating in this year’s young leaders academy organized by the Frederick Ebert Foundation in order to strengthen his leadership skills.
He also runs a program called “Kuliya na tayi gboŋa gboŋa” in Kakwa and through this program he has educated the young people in Koboko about HIV/AIDS. Not only that but his program has also contributed to adoption of safer sexual practices and improvement in child – parent communication. The show airs in West Nile (Arua and Koboko)
He encourages the youth to be proactive, determined and focused. ” We should be in the lookout for opportunities and grab any that comes our way. Our first inspiration in life should not be money but the desire to serve.” He said
William is smart, intelligent, social and full of life. His ability to give, share the knowledge he has acquired from campus is what has made him stand out. He has dedicated himself to transforming the life of fellow young people with his words and radio show. “In the near future, I see myself amplifying young people’s voices at international gatherings like the United Nations Conventions whilst empowering more young people to voice their concerns at the grassroots’ level.”
If this does not inspire you, I don’t know what else can.
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