Youth urged to cultivate positive mindset for success

The Amy Butler Foundation, dedicated to supporting underprivileged children through education and mentorship, hosted a Youth Mentorship Conference aimed at inspiring young people to cultivate positive mindsets for future success. Held at the Mamfe Apostolic School Complex in Ghana's Eastern Region, the conference brought together approximately 200 students from various junior high schools. Mentors from Ghana, Europe, and the United States led interactive sessions, group discussions, and inspirational talks under the theme 'The Power of the Mindset.' The initiative, organized in collaboration with Foundation Light Global and Every University (EveryUni), also sought to introduce participants to opportunities in technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), while simultaneously building their confidence and leadership potential. Ms. Ayeshia Quainoo-Tefera, Founder and President of the Amy Butler Foundation, stated that the conference was inspired by her desire to provide opportunities she lacked during her own upbringing. She emphasized that mentorship can significantly alter a young person's life path by offering guidance from individuals who have navigated similar challenges. Quainoo-Tefera stressed the importance of positive thinking, noting its influence on choices, actions, character, and ultimately, destiny. The program also provided students and teachers access to computers, digital learning resources, and AI-powered educational tools. Local leaders, including Nana Ofei Agyeitutu representing the Mamfehene, commended the organizations for their investment in the youth. They urged students to take their academic work seriously and leverage mentorship opportunities while avoiding social vices. Foundation Light Global's founder, Ms. Nur Jahan “Nuri” Anvar, highlighted the organization's belief that talent is universal but opportunities are not, encouraging students to utilize available educational and technological resources. Mr. Wong Cheuk Sum, Founder of Every University, added that AI is transforming global education and should be harnessed to improve learning outcomes, particularly in developing nations, noting that EveryUni offers an AI-powered learning platform accessible through the ICT center.

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mentorship could change the trajectory of a young person’s life by providing guidance from people who had overcome similar challenges.