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Connection begins with a question: What's your story?

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The power of a leader who listens

Stories

Belonging
Lindsey Moyo

My story of belonging

Can we call a place home if we are not from there? Can we look different to our neighbour and still belong? Can we believe different things and still find common ground?  

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Building Values Updated
Lindsey Moyo

The story behind my values

We may assume that our way of approaching these big life moments of births, deaths and marriages is ‘right’, but it’s actually a reflection of our cultural values, and other people may have different views and expectations in those moments.

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Pap
Lindsey Moyo

The story behind my traditions

Maize is a staple food in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of us eat it in the form of maize meal – but how that maize meal is prepared is very different around the country and continent! This article in our Heritage Day series looks at the story behind our traditions – food and otherwise. 

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River
Lindsey Moyo

The story behind my language

No matter where the river of your life’s journey has taken you, your language is something that you carry with you. It gives you a sense of identity, connectedness and belonging. This article in our Heritage Day series looks at the story behind our language. 

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Young Strength
Bonolo Mokua

The quiet strength of today’s youth

South Africa’s youth are resilient, vibrant and full of potential. But beneath that resilient spirit lies a generation grappling with silent struggles. We asked some young people how they still show kindness and empathy towards others and themselves. 

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Empathy and Gen Z
David Nyland

What does empathy mean to Gen Z?

"Empathy is feeling someone’s struggles, even when they’re not yours," reflects Pule, 26. For many young people today, empathy is more than just a buzzword – it is a way of connecting, understanding, and building relationships in an increasingly complex world.

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The What's Your Story? project was made possible through the support of a grant from Templeton Religion Trust. The opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Templeton Religion Trust.