Name: Hannah Vermeulen

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Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: I am a 19 year old female, and I reside in Cape Town, South Africa. I have a passion for working with children and in my free time, I enjoy taking photos and being in front of the camera. I always try my best to radiate positivity, and help people where I can in life.

What Inspires You Every day? : My main inspiration every day is learning from my hard working mother, she has taught me a lot and there is so much I can learn from her and Inspire to be like her. She and I have been through a lot together, and I am thankful I can do my best to make her proud and learn from her.

What is some words of wisdom you live by?:Some words of wisdom I live by is to be grateful for everything you have, because it can be taken away at anytime. We shouldn’t take anything for granted, no matter how tough life can get because we are blessed every day even if it’s the little things.

What is your ultimate goal in life? : My ultimate goal in life is to be a teacher who will make a huge difference in children’s lives, and to enjoy life to the fullest. I would like to be model as well in my free time to promote beauty in all ways no matter where you are from or what you look like, beauty comes from within.

What are your thoughts on people who seek attention on social media, and what message would you like to give them? : My thoughts are that you shouldn’t let social media influence you too much in life as there is life beyond social media platforms. We should use social media to promote ourselves in a positive way, without letting it control us or make us insecure about ourselves.

How would you help people around the world who are going through mental health problems? : I feel that mental health shouldn’t be ignored and finding someone to speak to is a huge help. Also focusing on yourself and healthy lifestyles can help to change the way we feel about ourselves. I would try my best to uplift those around me and to let others know about my experiences with my mental health and how I overcame them.

How would you describe a better world for us all? : I would a describe a better world would definitely be a world of peace and diversity with no war and fighting amongst one another. Also overcoming poverty and hunger and letting no one suffer in their circumstances.

What else would you like to tell others about you or your life?: I haven’t had the easiest life, but I am looking forward to what awaits in the future and how i am interested in making a difference one day in people’s lives.