“Before joining Educentre I was a shy introverted young boy who didn’t interact much with other people. When I was in Grade 11, my friend hastily brought me the news that Educentre has two available spots open. I immediately went to Sozo and they informed me that they don’t usually accept learners in Grade 11, but that it was my lucky day.
I found it was a pivotal time of my life to have joined Educentre because I needed to apply to University that year. Joining Educentre has helped me focus on my academics. When I started Educentre I got 38% in Mathematics, but with much hard work and dedication, my results improved to 78%! After joining Educentre I experienced a drastic change in how I interact with people, so much so that my teachers in school started noticing my transformation. Educentre helped me realise that what I have to say is important and that what the youth have to say matters. Since then I have started performing poetry.
At the Sozo Graduation, I had the opportunity to perform one of my poems called Trust the Process, I love that Educentre often grants the youth a platform to express themselves freely. I believe I have a story to tell, and Educentre has played a big role in shaping my story. Educentre Story of Success Sozo is an organisation that empowers and develops young people. I am thankful to Educentre for all they have done for me and the opportunities they have granted me.
After completing High School in 2021 with a Bachelor’s pass, I am currently studying Financial Accounting and Taxation in the Business Management Science faculty at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Once I have finished my tertiary studies, my goal is to become an entrepreneur, establishing a few successful businesses. I would also like to give back to my community, by tutoring and volunteering at Sozo showing my appreciation for all they have done for me.”
– Victor Phiri
Educentre Alumni 2021, Educentre Tutor 2022