I am Robin-Lee Milford and I started an internship at Radio NFM in August. My levels of enthusiasm has been unparalleled ever since joining the newsroom. This piece is about me being a female youth member in Namaqualand.
Being a young woman in Namaqualand has always allowed me to be closer to nature and learn to appreciate its almost majestic beauty, rich culture and character.
I get to live in a place with a beautiful and culturally rich history. In a place as fascinating as this, one cannot possibly sit still and miss an opportunity to explore its nooks and crannies, but rather find out more about its history and live adventurously.
Navigating and managing school and work might prove to be challenging and frustrating in the rural area of Namaqualand, but whenever I feel like taking a breather in the middle of all that chaos, I consult my dearest friend – nature.
Taking a leisurely stroll through the magnificence of the blooming flowers or a hike through the mountains, allows me to take a break from everyday life and sort through my thoughts.
Namaqualand is not free of social issues – as this is common in any society – and a part of any town any-and everywhere in the world.
Being a young woman in Namaqualand, I get to experience first-hand what it has to offer.
Namaqualand is filled with honest, hardworking people that are ready to lend a hand. I get to witness small business owners giving back to the community and regular people making conscious efforts to help those in need.
Youth in Namaqualand has so much to look forward to and so many role models to look up to.
As a young woman in Namaqualand I aspire to be like one of the many exceptional people populating this region.
Meanwhile, the international community is celebrating Youth Day. International Youth Day (IYD) is celebrated annually on August 12 and is meant as an opportunity to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.
During IYD concerts, workshops, cultural events and meetings; involving national and local government officials as well as youth organizations take place around the world.
