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"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. – African proverb"

Origin: Africa

This proverb means that when a community neglects or rejects its children, those children may grow up feeling unloved, unwanted, and disconnected. In search of belonging, recognition, or care, they might turn to destructive behaviors—“burning the village”—as a way of forcing attention or trying to find the warmth they were denied. It’s a reminder of the responsibility of society to nurture, guide, and support its youth, because neglected children can …
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Know Your Worth and Let People Choose

As the saying goes, if someone believes the grass is greener on the other side, sometimes you simply have to let them cross over …

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A MOMENT TO REFLECT

"The biggest prison is not poverty. It is believing that change is impossible."

— Godswill Moses Ikpotokin

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Godswill Ikpotokin is the creator of the Life Changing Platform, a knowledge hub rooted in African wisdom and values. Through it, he champions the use …

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Godswill Ikpotokin is passionate about helping young people rediscover the power of African proverbs and traditional wisdom as tools for learning, guidance, and personal growth. …

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