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The ultimate purpose of the National Day, for example, will be for young people to set goals that they believe are important to help inspire, motivate and support them rise above their circumstances on the path to self-reliance.

Self-reliance is defined as the ability to rely on oneself and one's own abilities, rather than relying on others or external resources. It is the ability to be self-sufficient and independent, both emotionally and financially.

The 5 Pillars provide an excellent guide for developing educational resources and experiences for helping young people become self-reliant.

A self-reliance matrix is a tool that can help individuals, in this case young people, assess their level of self-reliance and identify areas for improvement.