Real Life Stories: Demi A SUCCESS STORY FROM THE CIRCLE: Ms. Demi ’s story begins on the street at the age of 15. Addicted to Crystal Meth she was not unlike a number of lost young people of her generation. About a year later, with support and guidance from ihuman, Demi made the decision to turn her life around. Over the next two years she took herself from the streets to graduating valedictorian of her high school class. Seeking an alternative that would lead to a “good job”, Ms. Demi chose to study social work. This casual choice was to prove fortuitous. As her education took hold Ms. Demi became aware of the opportunity that she had to make a difference – to help others who faced the challenges that had been a part of her life journey. In a few short weeks Ms. Demi will graduate and will join the working force as a professional social worker. Throughout her journey, ihuman, has been constant mentor and financial supporter (through it's scholarship program) and now employing her as a youth worker and will soon employ her as a fully qualified social worker. Ms. Demi is much sought after as a community leader, a speaker, a youth worker, a mentor and also as a multi-disciplinary artist. She paints, dances, acts, sings and writes songs and poetry, using these vehicles as important harm-reduction contributors to her work helping high-risk youth across the continent. Always a consummate professional, her helping resolve and experience-laden perspective on youth issues clearly set the stage for helping others to understand young people who face significant challenges and who seek answers to very difficult problems. Ms. Demi has played a big part in a significant number of films, radio productions and live theatre events and professional producers and directors seek her presence. Mostly importantly, youth seek her advices and respect her for what she has come to accomplish. Through the use of ‘story’ and interactive art techniques in ihuman workshops and by presenting herself as a role model to youth from all walks of life, Ms. Demi is a recognized community leader who brings opportunities to individuals who desperately need to know that, regardless of how desperate things become, there is always hope. Note: Names of the youth have been changed for their privacy. connect with our youth: Youth Connect
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