Mary Soetan Initiative kicked off in April, 2018. The Initiative was birthed in December 2016 after attending a programme organised by Kiyeseni Foundation ‘A visit to the slum’. we sang choral songs to the children for them to have a taste of joy and to make them happy. The programme was a success. I was moved with compassion for the children. After the programme, I became burdened and unsatisfied about myself. I felt there was a purpose why I am created, I felt empty. While thinking through, I began to feel the urge to impact younger ones by encouraging them to inculcate reading habit which has helped me personally. Also, for them to discover their purpose early in life.

Personally, my Dad wanted me to be a civil engineer but I ended up studying Aquaculture and Fisheries Management. I wish I knew my purpose early enough to follow the path. Though I am still pursuing my career. I am making out time to fulfilling my purpose. I got to know about my purpose was when I was in my third year in school. I knew God wanted me to counsel and mentor youth. If I had I known early, I would rather have studied guardiance and counselling or a related course. I tried sharing this with people around me but no one understood. I kept it all to myself but eventually it bursted out.

The initiative seeks to achieve it’s goal, by having outreaches in schools. The first outreach was held at Rising Field College. I had little or no idea of how it will turn out to be but to my amazement it was great. You can check on our facebook page and IG page Mary Soetan Initiative for more pictures.

Discovering purpose and achieving them is sweet. I’m glad I started this and we’ve had two outreaches after the first lauching and we’ve also been able to partner with other foundations. We are growing and want to expand in our capacity of impact. We are also using this platform as a means of impact to achieve our aim. Stay tuned for stories, tips about reading, enjoying career and achieving purpose along side updates from the Initiative.