Luana, Breakthrough Participant
“Before joining DFF I didn’t really know what I wanted to do or how I could progress. I didn’t really want to go to university and it was difficult finding opportunities or advice. By being a part of Breakthrough I feel like I’ve grown a lot in confidence. I am not afraid to ask questions anymore and I learnt so many things related to career pathways and also about leaving care. I received a lot of help with my work placement and university applications so now I understand the process much better. Out of all the events Breakthrough has organised I think my favourites are the Link Ups. This is where we have group meetings and have the chance to come together.
We have fun but we also learn different things about life and how to cope with difficult situations. I also LOVED the trip to the beach in Brighton, that was fun!
I am passionate about event management, helping people plan big events and making them happy. I want to become someone who supports others, that’s why I am aiming to continue my learning and find more opportunities. I believe that I can do it and I will be successful. With everything I’ve learnt with Breakthrough, I now want to go university so I can be successful and live a fulfilling life. I’ve become much more optimistic about my future.”