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As the new year approaches, many young people in Africa and the diaspora are setting goals for themselves in order to make the most of the coming year. The Voice of Africa conducted interviews with a number of these young people, and learned about their diverse and ambitious goals for 2023.
One African youth, Gashaw from Ethiopia, has set a goal to learn a new language in 2023. He believes that this will not only improve his communication skills, but also open up new opportunities for him in both his personal and professional life. Gashaw is already making a plan to study consistently and immerse himself in the language in order to achieve fluency. Gashaw is particularly excited about the Experience Africa event happening in Washington D.C., where he will have the opportunity to practice his new language skills with a diverse group of people.
Meanwhile, Kadmiel van der Puije, a serial entrepreneur based in the Washington Metro area, has set a number of ambitious goals for himself in 2023. One of his main goals is to scale his businesses and take them to new heights of success. In order to do this, Kadmiel knows that he must take care of his mental health, as it is key to being able to work effectively and efficiently. That’s why he has also set a goal to prioritize his mental health this year, and to work on maintaining a healthy balance between his personal and professional life. In addition to these goals, Kadmiel is also looking to challenge himself in new ways. One way he plans to do this is by training to run a marathon in 2023. This will not only be a physical challenge, but also a mental one, as Kadmiel pushes himself to train and prepare for the race.
Finally, Amina, another African youth based in Cameroon, has set a goal to volunteer her time and resources to help those in need in her community. She has decided to join the Father’s Haven Foundation, an organization with various children’s homes in Africa, in order to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. Amina is already planning out ways to get involved with this organization and is excited to contribute to such a worthy cause.
These are just a few examples of the ambitious and inspiring goals that young Africans are setting for themselves in 2023. As they work towards achieving these goals, they are sure to make a positive impact not only in their own lives, but in the lives of those around them as well.
