I had the amazing opportunity to train the group of mostly young people from the outskirts of Cliffdale near Hammarsdale in Kwazulu Natal. The training was on Financial Literacy- Money fo sure sponsored by Laurium Capital. I trained four groups with three of them from Hammarsdale but the group that stole my heart was the one from Bux Farm. The area has no resources and very little infrastructure such that even the training session was done in a shelter which was donated by SASSA. What impressed me most is that against all odds the youth came in numbers such that we had to chase others away because of the training limit in numbers, sadly! The eagerness and hunger for knowledge was written in their faces and even during the session they showed up. Listening to their sad stories of not being able to further their studies and find stable employment was heart breaking but sharing ways to boost your income was an eye opener and it really brought some hope for a better life for most of them. Sometimes poverty can even block your mind and you can't even think out of the box . The training did not only bring awareness of how to manage their finances , risks and debt but it motivated them to look beyond their circumstance and see the light even in the darkness. I felt that more focus should be in the remote areas where such sessions are more fruitful and appreciated more. The business ideas shared during the training were amazing and I have no doubt that if executed they will make a huge difference in the Bux Farm community. They were very grateful for the opportunity to be part of the training and wished for more.