FROM ISOLATION TO SOCIAL CHANGE MAKER & INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
Nkandu Beltz was born in Katete, a small rural village in Eastern Zambia. From an early age, Nkandu learnt about the true meaning of Ubuntu from her grand father, an African philosophy that means the oneness of humanity. This very philosophy has played a big role in shaping who Nkandu is today. Nkandu is widely known for the many different roles she holds in her community in Western Australia and beyond. She is a social change maker, inspirational speaker, published author, TV talk show host of The Nkandu Beltz Show and a philanthropist.
Life hasn’t always been easy for Nkandu. When she first relocated to Australia with her family, they lived in one of the most remote towns in Western Australia. She experienced periods of isolation that led her to seek medical advice. Nkandu’s story is one that resonates with other people from different cultures who now call Australia home.
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“I had to make sure that I empowered every area of my life so that no one could put me down.”
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WORDS FROM NKANDU
“Don’t ever let anyone suppress your integrity or tell you what to do just because you are a girl.”
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“Being the only black person in some parts of Australia can be very challenging.”
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“The only narrative they know about Africa is what they see on the World Vision Ads. So already people have put you in a box.”
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“In any area you are not empowered, someone is going to disempower you.”
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“I want my children to remember me as a symbol of possibility. I want them to know their past doesn’t determine their future.”
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“It’s not about how hard we fall, but how fast we get up when we fall.”
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