On June 26th, I will be joining a team of 6 Mehiel Foundation adventurers, to take on the challenge of climbing the height of Ben Nevis (1,345 m) indoors to raise funds for our EmpowerED initiative.

EmpowerED: Where Life Skills Meet Education is a unique and comprehensive workshop designed to help students acquire important life skills that are not typically taught in traditional classroom settings. Our workshops are tailored to address real-life challenges that young people face as they navigate their way through school and into adulthood.

The programme is designed to empower students by teaching them skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, time management, and goal setting in a 3 hours workshop structured as follows:

1. Personal Finance - Budgeting, savings, investments, pensions, mortgages, credit vs debit

2. Personal Development - Vision, mission, mindset, values, goal setting

3. Health & Well-being - Dealing with anxiety, avoiding burnout, mindfulness

These skills are essential for success in academics, careers, and personal relationships.