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Future PNG leaders on track for marathon - Leonie

17 June 2015
Future PNG leaders on track for marathon - Leonie

Six young people from Papua New Guinea – who have been identified as future leaders in their country – are in training for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon on 4-5 July as part of The Salvation Army's Hope and a Future program.

The program – piloted in 2014 by the Australia Eastern Territory – gives PNG nationals the opportunity to be mentored in leadership skills. The program is modelled around four key pillars – faith, fitness, education and leadership.

Over the next few weeks in the lead-up to the marathon, we will meet some of these participants and hear their stories.Leonie Henari

Leonie Henari

Leonie, 18, who attends the Koki corps in the South Central Division of PNG, is grateful to God for the opportunity to participate in the marathon.

The daughter of a Salvation Army officer, Leonie attends The Salvation Army's secondary school in PNG and hopes to eventually study tourism or law.

“I am thankful to God for this opportunity to run in the marathon – to learn how to persevere, to be disciplined and show determination and commitment.”

Growing up in The Salvation Army, Leonie is heavily involved in the youth group at her corps. She is also part of the timbrel brigade.

Leonie will attend EQUIP following her participation the marathon, where she will take part in the timbrel and guitar sessions.  

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