Palesa trades the ramp for a pen
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Molefe says the book is a collection of affirmations aimed at sparking self-discovery and resilience among children.
In a recent interview with Arts&Culture, Molefe shared that her own struggles with insecurities as a child were the inspiration behind the book. She explained: "It was my mother's words of affirmation that helped me grow in confidence. She told me to be strong and courageous, and I carried that phrase with me every day." Having served as Miss Botswana, Molefe says her beauty with a purpose project focused on mental health for children, which ultimately influenced the themes and messages within her book "and promoting self-confidence and resilience in children is essential for their overall well-being," said Molefe.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...