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Growing Through Trust: When Leadership Creates Opportunities
Isa Nebres, department manager, testimony: What is your background at decathlon (how long have you been leader/whether you have taken on other missions or roles before…)? I began my journey with Decathlon as a working student, starting part-time while preparing for college. What was initially meant to be a two-month job for me evolved into a seven-year journey of growth and now 3 years in leadership. I was 19 when I was first entrusted to become one of the Layout Referents f
Dec 26, 20257 min read


Her Life, Her Strength
I never imagined that I would reach this point in my life, yet every painful chapter has made me stronger and more determined to rise. My name is Sangeeta Shrestha and Her Life Her Strength is the story of how I turned pain and abandonment into purpose and hope. I was born in Kathmandu , but love, safety, and proper care were missing from my childhood. My mother left me when I was just one year old , and although I lived with my father and relatives , no one truly cared for
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Her Wings of Fire: A Story of Chasing Dreams
Sometimes in life, we don’t realize how privileged we are until we see that the life we are living could be someone else’s dream. This is the story of Nisha Mandal , a Youth from the batch of 2024 from GV West Bengal, India a warrior who dared to dream again. The story begins during a mobilization in Bagnan, a small village in West Bengal. It was a toto announcement mobilization when we first met her, a young woman with a quiet presence but eyes full of untold stories. Nis
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Finding My Voice with LP4Y
Hii, my name is Silpia Juliyana Parha, I’m 19 years old, and I’m from Jakarta. I joined LP4Y in April 2025 and graduate September 2025 , currently, I am doing an internship at Forvis Mazars as HR learning & development . Before joining LP4Y, I faced many challenges in developing myself, especially in building confidence and communication skills . I also struggled to find an environment that supported learning and teamwork . At that time, I was still uncertain about my pot
Nov 17, 20253 min read


From Fear to Confidence
Good day to all of you, I am Cristina M. Baldera, 21 years old, living in Dayap, Calauan, Laguna. I grew up without a mother . I lived with my father and grandmother . My mother left me when I was only two months old . She told my father and grandmother she would come back when my brother was seven years old, but she never came . Then she called again and said she would come home when I was one year old, but still, no one came. When I was seven years old, we learned that my
Nov 10, 20255 min read


Journey from Challenges to Success
My name is Hafsa, I am 24 years old, and I graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences. I live in a simple neighborhood and am the eldest among my siblings . My family faces several challenges, as my mother does not work , and my father has undergone a health crisis that prevented him from applying for a job. As the eldest in the family, I always felt a heavy sense of responsibility . I was searching for ways to help my family while pursuing my own dreams . I have always
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Finding Myself Again
My name is Chan Goe Goe Zaw , and I’m 18 years old . When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a doctor , but I knew I couldn’t, not with my family situation. My father passed away in 2019 , and soon after, my mother left to work abroad in Qatar as a cashier to support us. Since then, my younger sister and I have lived with our grandmother . None of our relatives helped us. My mother had to take risks to feed us. At night, I often cried myself to sleep , feeling humble and
Nov 5, 20253 min read


My LP4Y Journey: A Transformation from Shy Youth to Catalyst of Change
My name is Rahaf Mahmoud , I’m 22 years old, and I come from Syria . Since 2013, I have been living in Bourj Hamoud, Lebanon, where I have faced challenges , embraced opportunities , and grown through every experience . Before LP4Y, I was a very shy person . Most of the time I stayed at home, because I didn’t have the chance to continue my education. I felt like opportunities were far away from me , and I didn’t know how to move forward. In 2021, something unexpected happened
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Rosalinda’s New Beginnings: From Motherhood Challenges to a Future with LP4Y
My name is Rosalinda Lalaguna, I’m 23 years old and I live in Sto. Tomas, Calauan, Laguna. Before joining LP4Y, every day of my life felt the same. I stayed at home, helping my mother take care of my youngest sibling and also looking after my own children. I didn’t have a job, no income, and no clear plan for my future. I wanted to work, but I didn’t have the skills or the confidence to start . When I learned about LP4Y, I saw it as a chance for new beginnings, a chance to
Oct 3, 20252 min read


When Hope Returned
My name is Fatima O. Malaca, and I am 20 years old. Life has never been easy for me. My parents separated when I was young, and from then...
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: Liliane’s Journey Toward Confidence and Growth
Hello everyone, My name is Liliane Zahraman, I’m 21 years old, I’m from Akkar, North of Lebanon. I’m so happy to have this chance to...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Transformation through Skills and Confidence
My name is Sarita Thapa, and I am 22 years old. I come from Dhulikhel-12, Kavre, Nepal. Before joining LP4Y, I felt the need for...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


From Silence to Strenght: A Resilient Youth Story from Nepal
My name is Smita Rai, and I’m from Ilam (eastern part) of Nepal, however now I am living in Kathmandu. I come from a middle-class family,...
Jul 22, 20256 min read


From Challenge to Entrepreneurial Success!
Hello everyone, my name is Judy Ann Abasola, and I’m truly honored to share my journey with the LP4Y program. As I begin to write this...
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Youth Empowerment in Bangladesh: Nushrat’s Journey from Crisis to Leadership
When her father walked away from the family, Nushrat Tasmia A Jahan, the eldest child, refused to give up . Faced with uncertainty and...
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Transformation of Life through Integration
Jesmin Akter journey is a true example of the transformation of life through integration, showing how support and opportunities can...
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Women’s Empowerment in Action: From Home to Leadership
Hello, my name is Dima Chaker, I am from Akkar, North of Lebanon, I am 22 years old and I’m so happy to share my experience with LP4Y....
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Building Confidence, Creating Change
My name is Eingyin San. I'm 21 years old and I'm from Yangon, Myanmar. I was part of the LP4Y Youth, and now I’m standing as a Star...
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Grow
My name is Samjhana Khanal. I am 22 years old. I come from jhapa, Nepal. Before joining LP4Y I had very low hope on myself . I thought I...
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Rising from the Slum: A Young Baker’s Journey
My name is Durga Devi , I was born in 2007 . I grew up in a slum where not many people get the chance to dream, and even fewer get the...
Jun 24, 20253 min read
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