SERVICES FOR YOUTH
Youth Empowerment Program
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All youth from enrolled families attend
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Up to an additional 20 youth particularly at-risk will be admitted (such as those aging out of orphanages, far below poverty line, HIV+)
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Interactive program designed to increase each child's self-confidence, leadership abilities, self-expression
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Empowered to become independent change-makers
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Safe space & foster community
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Amplify the voice of the youth themselves
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5 Main Areas:
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Creative Arts (art, theatre & music)
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Basic Business Training
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Individual Counselling
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Mentorship
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Educational Workshops (such as life skills, health education - including reproductive health, children's rights, gender equality, self-confidence & leadership skills, importance of community service)
School Visits
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Conduct school visits for all enrolled secondary school students 4 times per year
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Creates strong relationship with government schools
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Ensures children are regularly attending
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Allows social worker to monitor school progress and success
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Checks that children are safe and protected at school
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Children receive counselling and emotional support
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Strengthens relationship with each individual teenager & their social worker
Educational Support
Every child has a right to an education without having to sacrifice their right to a family.
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Secondary public schools now free BUT it's not that simple
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Still struggle to pay supplemental costs (uniforms, school supplies, books and food at school)
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We over these costs for the year for all secondary school students for the families that are receiving direct services
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After graduation, caregivers cover the costs themselves
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Offer after-school tutoring for all youth from enrolled families