Over the past few months, the media has been full of reports of crime, drugs, bullying and violence. School of Nations is introducing a youth leadership programme called, Youth Can Move the World (YCMTW), to respond to some of these challenges. The one-year programme will be offered free of charge to persons of all backgrounds at the School of Nations for youths aged between 15 and 30.
YCMTW will focus on the following social issues; cyberbullying, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, literacy, sexual health and gender equity. Instead of giving lectures, we will use the arts; drama, dance, art, poetry, songs etc, to communicate these messages. The third key element of the programme will be the study of the Ruhi materials that look at personal and community transformation. The training sessions will be offered at Nations over weekends and during the summer holidays. If the demand is there we will also look at introducing the training in other locations outside of Georgetown.
The YCMTW programme is being offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Cohesion and the Ministry of Education. Part of the programme will include an Arts Festival in which competitions will be organized in the areas of music, photography, video, dance etc. Hand in Hand Insurance Company and Republic Bank have provided impressive trophies for the competitions.
There is no charge for the training and a Certificate will be awarded at the end of the year. The first training is on Saturday 15th June at 1 pm. For further information email; otoole.nations@gmail.com or call Louisa Mancey at 22 74623.
