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Why this is Important
Building life skills equips youth with character, values, confidence, and practical tools for real-life success. These skills promote holistic development and empower youth to contribute meaningfully to their communities and futures.
Minimum Requirements
Prioritize psychosocial life skills (e.g. self-awareness, communication, decision-making)
Provide exposure to vocational and creative skills (e.g. gardening, art, baking)
Develop behavioral competencies and personal responsibility.
Encourage respect for others and confidence through skill-building projects.
Include at least one community activity per year.
Gain parent/guardian awareness and consent (written or video)
Ideal
Ongoing partnerships with parents, teachers, community leaders, and social services.
Opportunities for youth to explore personal talents and interests.
Examples of Building Life Skills
The importance of teaching youth to give back to the community
Mentor Agness talks about why it is important to teach the youth to give back to the community. Wayi Wayi Boys and Girls give back by cleaning up their community and planting trees.
[ Video length: 58 seconds]
Using Art as a programming Tool
Rise n Shine Mentor Shorai discusses how art can be used as a programming tool.
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