SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE

 
Sir,

In this rigorous journey called life, that is prone to externalities such as turbulences and ‘engine’ failures, it is impossible to escape the imminent danger of crashing. For most young people, the suddenness of life seems to be incomprehensible and the need for support is unquenchable. As humans we battle with physical discrepancies, emotional vulnerabilities and mental liabilities.

This intensifies our innate need for survival; where we need a parachute to cushion the landing of our forthcoming crash.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to grant you entry into a world where we have a crashing plane symbolising life with its tribulations and predicaments and the last parachute is my last hope for achieving a sense of support.

Navigating

As a black girl, navigating her way through the African physical context, physical dangers are ubiquitous. You look around and witness intense domestic violence, crimes of passion and disregard for the sanctity of life: where your own family inflicts harm on you, where you are unable to feel safe in the presence of your partner, and where the value of your life is minimised.

Realise

You get a front row seat to the brutish nature of humanity and realise that you can crash at any day.
Since this environment is not only unique to me, Nomsa Chidyamarambe, all young people need this parachute called support to protrude from the world of fear.
I stand here because I rise above the social construct of an African girl; I don’t just keep quiet and yield to my predetermined role, but instead, I value education and allow myself to be as expressive as I can possibly be. And since I am exposed to the harshness of this world, the parachute is my physical security.

Mental health and emotional stability are constantly attacked by exogenous shocks.
As a 16-year-old trying to achieve occupational success while balancing interpersonal relationships attracts intense negative energy. I am prone to self-doubt and heartbreak that stifle my ability to function in society.
And as a social player, one who participates in discourse and communal activity, my presence in society is incommensurable because I have potential to impact people’s lives. Therefore, I need emotional security as a parachute and I need it from you, the people around me.

Identify

In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, I hope you were able to identify how you and I are similar; yet different. The plane is inevitably crashing and most people will flounder in life. As a differentiated member of society, I deserve the parachute, I deserve life and yes more young people out there deserve our support as they pursue their dreams.

Nomsa Chidyamarambe

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