Working as a Bronze Award Leader has helped me to grow in love for self, my students, the community and the environment at large. It has made me believe in myself and abilities. I have learned to be patient, tolerant, accommodating. I have built on qualities such as courage and resilience. Most importantly, seeing the participants build relationships, strategize, and seeing their commitment to this Award has been very encouraging. Yes, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, we are still pushing and will continue to carry on this legacy by making a difference in the lives of young ones.

My most memorable moment was mid February this year when the participants undertook their Bronze Adventurous Journey Practice. It was a trip to remember. The vehicle carrying camping equipment got stuck in the quagmire, 3 km from the camping site. Food was in that vehicle and so was my sleeping bag. It rained heavily that evening. The only available shelter was a chicken run, though empty, the air was musty- very unwelcoming. Some of the boys with my colleague decided to go collect equipment from the vehicle. Alas, one could touch the darkness. The boys lost their way back. It was raining, the tent bags were extremely heavy for them. Worse still they broke into 3 groups. Panic struck at the campsite. Water became too bitter for me to swallow. The girls collaboratively got their lights and went out in the bush calling for their colleagues on top of their voices. The atmosphere was tense for close to 3 hours. Eventually, everyone was back at the site despite the crying from exhaustion. For the first time, I saw team work and love for one another among the participants. Only to wake up to red ants infestation.

Today I have a dream. A dream to start up an orphanage that will not only cater for the physical needs of the homeless children, but that which will see them pursue the DofE International Award, so they too can be part and parcel.

I believe the sky is not the limit.