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 member. I’m really glad to be a part of the LP4Y program. I would like to share the difference between before and after joining the program. Before I joined, I didn’t know how they were helping Youths. At that time, my friend told me to try the program and said,

If you have free time, you can try to join.

I only knew that they taught computer and English skills. But in reality, it wasn’t like that. They didn't teach like a school, they only gave the guidelines and doing and learning and thinking by yourself. You can learn all of the skills as much as you can. 

When I attended my discovery week, I noticed that everyone was around my age and they were doing really well. I admired their confidence and motivation. They seemed so smart and confident, and I told myself,

I want to be like them

That moment gave me the motivation to truly commit to the program. Throughout the program, many things were challenging for me. But I didn’t give up and kept going because I was inspired by the seniors. When I become a senior, I hope others will be inspired by me. I want to be a good and respectful senior who others can look up to me like a senior. After a while, I felt glad, because I realized how much support they give and they really care for each youth. During these six months, I had the chance to meet many other organizations and communicate with them, which made me feel more confident and less afraid to make new friends. I gained a lot of experience and received many opportunities from those connections. I found my dream job and learned step by step how to reach it and how to manage myself. I was always motivated to join the training, which was supported by professional employees. I have changed myself and grown in my personal development. I can manage and control my emotions in every complex situation. 

After the program, I got a decent job and I’m working with our partner company, EXERA Myanmar, as a Command Center Coordinator. This organization is great because I’ve learned many new things and improved my skills. My teammates are very friendly and warmly welcome me. They really appreciate what I can do and teach me a lot. I’m always ready to learn from them. I never stop learning and I’m still working toward my goals.  When I don’t know what to do or can’t decide something, I communicate with the Coaches. They are always here to support me and give me guidance.

I would like to share some advice about the workplace. Right now, the working environment in LP4Y is supportive and your teammates help you, and it's a positive space. But in the real workplace, it’s not always like that. You’ll meet many different kinds of people with different personalities. So, you need to be brave, stay calm, and not let emotions control you. Just focus on doing your best. You might make a lot of mistakes, and that’s okay. Mistakes are part of learning. Each mistake gives you experience, so don’t be afraid to make them. Keep learning, growing, and doing your best no matter what. 

In Myanmar, many young people are unable to attend school and are forced to give up on their dreams. As a result, they often feel hopeless and unsure of how to move forward in life. I believe that LP4Y has the power to transform their lives by helping them regain confidence and find purpose. I say this from personal experience because I am also one of them. LP4Y has made a difference in my life, and that’s why I never stop reaching out to others, encouraging them to join the program and take the first step toward building a better future. LP4Y is always looking for young people who may have no experience, feel lost in life, or are struggling to find direction. It’s a program that gives hope and opportunity to those who want to build a better future and find a decent job. LP4Y is the best place to rediscover themselves, building confidence, and take real steps toward a brighter future.

Eingyin San - STAR from TDC Yangon, Myanmar