The youth are a critical force in the development of any society. Our programs are aimed at empowering the youth to take charge of their own destinies and to become the forces of social change. They are introduced to activities that help them gain self-esteem, believe in themselves, and gain analytical and decision-making skills and general life skills.
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We all have had individuals who have been very significant in our lives—parents, friends, siblings, and relatives who acted as role models and big inspirations to us. They are the people who challenge us, who uplift us, who push us to keep going, who show us a sense of direction, and who are always there in good and tough times. But some children in our communities grow up without the support of this type of relationship.
The mentorship program is an opportunity for adults to become an instrument of inspiring force in a kid’s life. We invite adults to consider selecting a student at Seed Secondary School to become a mentor for, becoming a sort of big brother or big sister to the child.
Youth camps are intended to provide an opportunity for the youth to gain life skills to facilitate their personal development through discussion, fun activities, movies, games, community service, and presentations.
Various themes have been developed in the past camps, including AIDS awareness and its impact on the youth, leadership and personal development, education and social responsibility, and more.
It is important that our youth be raised to become socially responsible citizens. Besides providing youth with material and technical support, our youth are encouraged to engage in socially aware projects and activities that will promote the good of the community. These projects will help students become aware of the needs of people in communities around them. It is an opportunity to learn and share talents and gifts with those who are underprivileged, especially the elderly, single mothers, widows, child-headed families, and the sick. The result is young people who take an active role in community development and have a heightened sense of duty and responsibility. This is critical to raising responsible children and to building a strong nation.
The Peer 2 Peer Counseling program pairs youths to provide social and emotional support to each other. Usually students in upper classes will be paired with younger students. They can share general life experiences and offer advice on study skills, test taking skills, school life, and more. The pairs talk one-on-one, discussing whatever might be helpful.
FAF sponsors crafts training for the youth so they can gain skills to support themselves. The students make paper bags, envelopes, folders, beads, jewelry, and baskets.
Often students from underprivileged families in rural communities lack a role model who they can look up on matters of educational and career development. Lack of awareness and proper guidance lead to poor career choices and low levels of motivation in school.
FAF brings professionals from different disciplines to speak to the students and youth about their professional experiences. They talk about what one needs to do to excel in school; what courses to focus on for a particular professional track; which schools offer better programs for a certain career; how to pay for education and where to seek financial support; and many other pertinent issues.
We also work with parents to make them aware of the career options available to their children, encouraging them to support their children in whatever career path a child chooses.
