Terry Pheto comes out in defence of her pledge to donate 67 mags to disadvantaged young girls
Terry Pheto has hit back at the slew of criticism that she received for pledging to buy 67 copies of Destiny magazine and donating it to young, disadvantaged girls in honour of Mandela Day.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, critics asserted that her solemn undertaking was an insult to young girls in need, with many asking how this initiative would benefit them.
Destiny and Terry Pheto, I wonder if they thought this out properly. pic.twitter.com/HP7Nqi1yHe
— Iman rhaPetty (@ImanMkwanazi) July 24, 2016
Guys is Terry Pheto really giving away magazines to young girls in need? pic.twitter.com/MOzAJtOsdm
— Uncle Afro (@Afro_M) July 24, 2016
Destiny and Terry Pheto CANNOT mean to give impoverished girls a copy of the magazine. They can't.
— Bbz Wodumo (@BongoMuffing) July 24, 2016
However, speaking to Sowetan recently, the actress revealed that this was done in an effort to inspire young girls through her story, which can be read on the latest Destiny magazine.
"If a girl from Evaton could achieve what I have achieved, they can too. Through my story they will get to understand that growing up in a disadvantaged background does not stop you from dreaming," she told the local publication.
"The plan is to make them realise that hard work is the only thing that will deliver success to you. We need to preach a culture of independency to these girls," she added.
Terry further revealed that she was confused by the fact that people did not understand her intention, adding that she pledged to donate the magazines because Destiny already has a similar initiative.