2021/2022 – 2 years of incredible growth for DTBY
In 2020, in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, DTBY reimagined its mission as a movement dedicated to empowering high school students and young people in Halton, Hamilton, and beyond. This started with the launch of the Surviving to Thriving Workshop, which equipped youth with the skills to build their confidence, self-esteem, and mental well-being.
Youth Inspire Community Day has inspired me to take leadership and help out my community members. I may be too young to start a business now, but I can slowly grow my resilience and motivation so that I can accomplish these larger goals in the near future.
– Sam
Youth inspire community day had a big impact on how I think when overcoming obstacles. Before, I though that it’s better to leave things alone rather than to overcome difficulties. Now, I know that it’s worth it to keep pushing through setbacks because it can get you to a better place than before.
– Zyva
Youth Inspire Community Day enhanced my self confidence and determination towards my goals in life!
– Hadil
The Youth Inspire Community Day really opened my eyes to the future me. I learned so much and gained such useful knowledge about my life and myself. I am so inspired after this event and I know I will use this information in the future!
– Manya
Youth Inspire Community Day is an opportunity for students to work towards a common goal – strengthening leadership skills, as well as applying resilience to everyday life. This is taught through the real life experiences of guest speakers, activities, and discussions among peers. This day impacts and resonates with the students positively, having learned about failure, ownership, and change. This day inspires those to achieve great things, and to always keep striving.
– Inaaya
There are just those moments when you heard something and is suddenly inspired and everything makes sense! This is what you get out of DTBY!
– Tongyan
I feel inspired to get more involved, and less anxious about choosing a path for the future, with the wisdom that it’s not set in stone. Many of the things talked about are not new concepts, but most of us don’t really understand them (even though we think we do). Sometimes you need to hear it from someone who has been there and done that, and made it out glowing; listen to real people give real examples of how sayings like “do what you love and the money will follow” actually manifest in people’s lives.
– Paulina
I don’t usually like participating in events about inspiration as they seem repetitive, but DTBY was so valuable that even my parents started watching with me 1/2 way. The passion the speakers had about their messages was phenomenal, and I feel safe knowing that I’m not the only one who feels empty at times.
– Irma
Youth Inspire Community Day is an opportunity I am so glad I found out about. The stories I heard were so interesting and inspiring. I also got to learn so many new things about just life in general.
– Yousir
Youth Inspire Community Day helped me realize the true meaning of resiliency and staying true to oneself. Life isn’t about trying to please other people or constantly compare yourself to others. Life is about learning to help yourself improve and working with your interests to make a change! 🙂
– Elise
I think this was a very inspiring event. Everything was so well planned out and the selection of speakers they had was incredible. Despite being virtual it was still very engaging and fun. I would join something like this again!
– Bianca
Youth Inspire Community Day helps us understand that there are people out there who have been through some of the same things as us and didn’t give up. Some changed themselves while others tried harder to become better. The event helped me connect to the speakers and feel motivated to try my best and and persevere.
– Fatima
Youth inspire day is so beneficial for the youth and I wish everyone got the opportunity to participate. I’ve learned a lot from the event and will definitely be putting some of the information to use.
– Danjay
From attending this, I’ve learned that so much is being done to support our youth and I’m truly grateful for that. Not just form personal experience but first hand seeing its impact on others and I’m so happy its for the better. Its helping give youth a better chance and understanding as well as promoting resilience, leadership and growth!
– Andrea
The impacts of Youth Inspire Community Day are astounding. I don’t think many people realize how reassuring it can be to have people talk about their struggles and how they overcame them. I didn’t know how helpful this event would be until I joined. I was immediately engaged by all the excited vibes and energy I could feel from the speakers! My heart goes out to everyone who participated and made the event happen, they are all truly wonderful people. This event impacted me in such a positive way that I’ll be thinking about this for the rest of tonight, tomorrow, and I’ll take it with me for the rest of time. I believe I am a more resilient person and I will try to apply these lessons to my life starting RIGHT NOW.
– Zara
Youth inspire community day had a big impact on how I think when overcoming obstacles. Before, I though that it’s better to leave things alone rather than to overcome difficulties. Now, I know that it’s worth it to keep pushing through setbacks because it can get you to a better place than before.
– Zyva