"sometimes people get so upset or overwhelmed with emotion that they find it difficult to properly express themselves." --life skills kit, training manual '09
what better to explain what i'm going through right now than the book which will become my bible for the next eight weeks? i came across this phrase while reading over the curriculum on the plane from toronto to amsterdam and realized today that it is THE most accurate way to explain my current situation. i've never smiled so much in my life. being in kenya with the entire yess team has brought me to a whole new level of happiness that i never imagined i would experience while being here. the catch is, we haven't even started teaching yet! we're currently in nakuru, the town in which we'll be teaching for the next eight weeks, and let me just start off by saying that the group of yess members here are taking such good care of us! everything around us is so beautiful, its almost hard to be able to take it all in. yesterday's drive here (to nakuru) was amazing, and the house was even more spectacular. the kenyans (particularly sammy) have been patiently trying to teach us some swahili, which i plan on busting out when i get home. this week is orientation week when we practice teach with everyone and figure out who will be our teaching partners. i can't wait to finally begin! the passion and energy of each and every yess member assures me that these upcoming two months will be some of the most memorable of my life. hope you're all doing well, wherever you are.
senait
our destination.
rongai, kenya
check out our team.
never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- margaret mead
indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- margaret mead
vision statement.
Reduced HIV transmission among youth and an HIV/AIDS-free youth generation for Kenya and the world.
mission statement.
To establish Peer Education programs among organized youth groups and schools. Also, to develop and utilize teaching materials and information on selected topics including: HIV/AIDS, Abuse, Responsible Sexuality, Abstinence, Life Skills, Gender and Discrimination, Relationships and Boundaries, Self-esteem and Youth Empowerment. This collaborative effort aims to promote positive behavior change among youth.
qho and yess.
A Partnership of Youth For Youth
Our six week training is implemented by the joint efforts of Queen's Health Outreach East Africa (QHO) and Youth Empowerment Strategic Scheme (YESS), a Nairobi-based grassroots youth organization. QHO is a registered charitable organization that is exclusively managed and operated by student volunteers from Queen.s University in Kingston, Ontario. YESS is registered with the Kenyan government as an independent youth group and is comprised of students and recent graduates of universities in East Africa. This year, YESS is expanding to include trainers from at least 3 universities in 2 countries. The 2008 project will be facilitated by the joint efforts of Canadian, Kenyan, and Tanzanian university students. This summer's training will be implemented in Rongai, Kenya, a rural-urban area in the Rift Valley Province.After training is completed, YESS members increase our impact and sustainability by establishing after school clubs for trained students where they continue to offer resources andsupport related to our teaching topics. They facilitate opportunities for students to contribute positively to their communities. Examples of past events include organizing community cleanups and volunteering in homes for children with HIV/AIDS. This continued outreach ensures thatour project not only provides short-term educational training but also provides long-term support and fosters continual personal growth in the youth.
Our six week training is implemented by the joint efforts of Queen's Health Outreach East Africa (QHO) and Youth Empowerment Strategic Scheme (YESS), a Nairobi-based grassroots youth organization. QHO is a registered charitable organization that is exclusively managed and operated by student volunteers from Queen.s University in Kingston, Ontario. YESS is registered with the Kenyan government as an independent youth group and is comprised of students and recent graduates of universities in East Africa. This year, YESS is expanding to include trainers from at least 3 universities in 2 countries. The 2008 project will be facilitated by the joint efforts of Canadian, Kenyan, and Tanzanian university students. This summer's training will be implemented in Rongai, Kenya, a rural-urban area in the Rift Valley Province.After training is completed, YESS members increase our impact and sustainability by establishing after school clubs for trained students where they continue to offer resources andsupport related to our teaching topics. They facilitate opportunities for students to contribute positively to their communities. Examples of past events include organizing community cleanups and volunteering in homes for children with HIV/AIDS. This continued outreach ensures thatour project not only provides short-term educational training but also provides long-term support and fosters continual personal growth in the youth.
our successes.
What Makes us Unique
Mentor focused youth-to-youth education enables us to present our curriculum to students in way that is both accessible and relatable.• Peer education maximizes the spread of essential information provided during our training.• Partnership with local grassroots organizations ensures cultural relevance of training and sustainable outreach.• The five-day format of our training fosters an open and interactive learning environment which allows us to better respond to student needs.• Community needs assessment paired with carefully designed monitoring and evaluation methods enable us to successfully address local need and measure our impact.
Mentor focused youth-to-youth education enables us to present our curriculum to students in way that is both accessible and relatable.• Peer education maximizes the spread of essential information provided during our training.• Partnership with local grassroots organizations ensures cultural relevance of training and sustainable outreach.• The five-day format of our training fosters an open and interactive learning environment which allows us to better respond to student needs.• Community needs assessment paired with carefully designed monitoring and evaluation methods enable us to successfully address local need and measure our impact.
for more information.
visit www.qho.ca
or
contact eastafrica@qho.ca
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Senait!
ReplyDeleteYour passion and enthusiasm is pumping me up! I can remember sharing those same emotions and feelings. Enjoy the first few weeks and get ready to do some incredible work with your new Kenyan fam! =)
big peace,
Andrew