On 17th November, MD Sallyann Keizer felt very fortunate to be asked to present on the topic of ‘Children’s content with heart: achieving impact and integrity’ at Zinc, as part of their Venture Builders program. The Zinc Venture Builder is an annual programme where a group of diverse yet like-minded individuals are gathered to use their creativity and knowledge to address one of Zinc’s key ‘Missions’ – globally pressing topics that call for the best and brightest to turn their minds to. And one of these missions is none other than ‘Mental Health’ – so it comes as no surprise that Sallyann was keen to assist by joining the mission as a Fellow. Speaking alongside such esteemed individuals as Peter Fonagy and Hope Virgo, it was Sallyann’s first in-person speech since the pandemic began, and it was a great joy for it to be among such inspiring and driven individuals. As a taster, here is the quote that Sallyann concluded with:

‘As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself. Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.’ 

– Nelson Mandela