Founder's Story

GIDEON

BUABENG

Founder Of Our Pain 2 Power


Gideon is the Founder of Our Pain 2 Power, Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Chairman of The Violent Crime Prevention Youth Board, Metropolitan Police Community facilitator, Prince’s Trust Young Ambassador of The Year and Prince’s Trust Youth Advisory Board and Youth Influence Representee. 6 Years prior to achieving these accomplishments, Gideon was a victim of a knife attack whilst studying at university and was left 14 stab wounds, surviving by an inch.



With the right support system and determination, he was able to turn his post- traumatic stress disorder into post-traumatic growth and turn his pain into his power.

“I formed Our Pain 2 Power to be the relatable support system that I wish I had when I was young and vulnerable. We are a support system that supports our beneficiaries to turn challenging life experiences and adversity into growth.”



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