Ajang’s Journey: From Mentorship to Leadership

Ajang, the Assistant Head Girl of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, is a dynamic and well-rounded young leader who refuses to let anything hold her back.

She joined our mentorship program in 2022 and has since been an inspiration to her fellow girls and her school, embodying the belief that Girls Are Born to Lead. Reflecting on her journey, Ajang shared, “Before joining the Crown The Woman mentorship program, I was lost. But when I joined, it was like light had come into my life. Now, I have aims, objectives, and a clear focus for my future!”

Recently, Ajang was part of the South Sudan women’s delegation that traveled to South Africa for the African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) conference under the theme: “Women’s Voice and Power as Agents of Change – Strengthening the Continental African Women Towards a New Value-Based Ecosystem.”

This was her first time traveling outside South Sudan, and she admitted feeling nervous. However, she embraced the experience, making new friends from across Africa and connecting with inspiring women. Reflecting on her journey, she said, “I have learned that as African women, we all face challenges—though they come in different forms. But when you put yourself first and stay focused, you realize you’re not alone. Through the different sessions, I found answers to questions I had long struggled with.”

Ajang’s journey is a testament to the power of mentorship, leadership, and the unwavering spirit of young African women determined to create change.