While we do know that a lot of young people have been affected by serious youth violence, with far too many tragically, losing their lives, we do know that some have managed to turn their lives around.
Often, this transformation has been as a result of some intervention from an organisation or individual – or something divine. Here, we want to showcase these stories of hope to emphasise that lives can be changed and that it does not always have to be like this.
Your story could make a real difference. Please do contact us if you have a story of hope that you would like to share.
Treasure Oyelede
Treasure Oyelede talks about lives that have been turned around, away from crime, with the help of mentors and youth workers.
Amani’s story
At the age of 21, Amani Simpson was stabbed 7 times after intervening in a robbery attempt. After amassing over 2.8 million youtube views of his short film ‘AMANI’ (starring Hollywood actor, Joivan Wade) he now uses his short film and story to transform the lives of young people across the country.