This newsletter provides information about the activities of CHIPABO Arts Centres across Botswana. It discusses a recent acting workshop by American actress Tasha Smith that provided valuable acting skills. It also provides details about events held in Botswana to commemorate the Day of the African Child on June 16th, including a performance by CHIPABO children. Additionally, it shares pictures of CHIPABO Arts Centres and describes the basics of playing the djembe drum.
This document discusses music education, literacy education, and women's history. It provides tips for parents to help children learn about music and literacy at home. It also summarizes the origins and purpose of International Women's Day in celebrating women's achievements and advocating for continued progress on women's rights and gender equality. The document encourages community involvement in education through various upcoming school events.
Photo Journal:
Participating children were briefed to take photos that represent their daily life and to write an accompanying story that describes their life. A selection of these photos and quotes from these stories are presented here.
The photos in this presentation were taken by 18 children from the Amajuba district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Photo Journal initiative was designed as an advocacy tool, with the intention of giving participating community members a channel with which to voice their life experiences.
By inviting children to share their views of life, the intention was to show the day-to-day reality of a sample of Amajuba’s children, who represent the lives of so many others living in the district and around South Africa.
In sharing their realities, these children set out to remind local government and non-governmental organisations about the type of challenges South African children face each day.
The photos are not air-brushed nor photographically perfect , they were taken by children with disposable cameras. Many of these children had never used a camera before.
Call to Action:
The variety of challenges highlighted by the children in the Photo Journal process illustrates the need for service delivery responses from a multiplicity of local government departments (Water and Electricity, Housing,Transport, Health, Social Development, Home Affairs, Education, Public Works).
The Photo Journal initiative forms part of a call for local government departments to come together to develop an integrated child welfare management plan for the Amajuba district.
Currently, few municipalities and local government departments participate in the National Integrated Plan (NIP) forum, which has been identified at a national level as a mechanism for planning the delivery of services for orphans and other vulnerable children.
Without the participation of each government department, most departments continue to act in silos and activities are duplicated across annual plans – whilst the vulnerability of children persists.
To have any hope of effectively impacting on the lives of children like those in this presentation, there is a need for all local government departments to participate in the National Integrated Plan (NIP) forum and in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) planning cycle.
Both of these forums have been established in the Amajuba district, but are not fully operational owing to a lack of departmental participation.
Multimedia presentation on a documentary filmSusanne92
The film documents the difficult journey that children from the isolated Himalayan town of Zanskar faced in order to receive an education. With no infrastructure, the children grew up without schooling. Frederick Marx helped send the children to a boarding school in Manali, but the five-day trek across snowy passes was extremely dangerous. Although the children failed on their first attempt walking, they eventually made it to the school by bus. The film shows the struggles the children endured to gain an education and improve their lives.
Designed for girls, with girls. How Yegna was created together with Ethiopian...Girl Effect
How Girl Hub Ethiopia used girl-centred insights to create Yegna.
Yegna was created by speaking to hundreds of girls across Ethiopia to understand the daily challenges they face. This presentation explains how the insights from that research were translated into a radio drama and talk show that celebrates and encourages the role Ethiopian girls can play in the economic development of their country.
The document is a newsletter from the City of Pleasant Hill that provides information about upcoming community events and recognizes award winners from the annual Community Awards Night. It summarizes that Matt Rinn won Citizen of the Year, Liz Kim won Educator of the Year, Ron Jewison won Business Person of the Year, and Laura Maule won Teen of the Year. It also announces volunteer opportunities on various City commissions and boards and upcoming Earth Day and recycling events in the community.
The community of Blessing for Orphans was created to help identify and develop the potential talents of orphans in Indonesia at an early age. [The founder] had the inspiration to start the community after realizing that many university graduates were not working in their field of study and that identifying children's talents early could help them have more fulfilling lives and careers. Blessing for Orphans has conducted numerous activities over the years such as building libraries, providing education classes, visiting orphanages, and helping renovate orphanage facilities. They rely on donations from supporters to fund their efforts in improving the lives of orphans in Indonesia.
The Wyland Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world's oceans, waterways, and marine life. They rely on volunteers to help educate the public and bring communities together through various outreach programs and events. This document provides information for potential volunteers, including details about different volunteer opportunities, event setup guidelines, and a volunteer interest form.
Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will give a keynote address at Auburn University on March 21st. Auburn Conservatives for Tomorrow and the Young America's Foundation are hosting the event titled "An Evening with Steve Forbes" where he will discuss the value of the free enterprise system. Kappa Alpha Theta is hosting their 2nd annual Kicks for CASA kickball tournament on April 6th to raise money for Lee County Court Appointed Special Advocates. The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art screened the Alfred Hitchcock film "Rear Window" on February 13th as part of their film series that promotes interdisciplinary learning.
This document discusses music education, literacy education, and women's history. It provides tips for parents to help children learn about music and literacy at home. It also summarizes the origins and purpose of International Women's Day in celebrating women's achievements and advocating for continued progress on women's rights and gender equality. The document encourages community involvement in education through various upcoming school events.
Photo Journal:
Participating children were briefed to take photos that represent their daily life and to write an accompanying story that describes their life. A selection of these photos and quotes from these stories are presented here.
The photos in this presentation were taken by 18 children from the Amajuba district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Photo Journal initiative was designed as an advocacy tool, with the intention of giving participating community members a channel with which to voice their life experiences.
By inviting children to share their views of life, the intention was to show the day-to-day reality of a sample of Amajuba’s children, who represent the lives of so many others living in the district and around South Africa.
In sharing their realities, these children set out to remind local government and non-governmental organisations about the type of challenges South African children face each day.
The photos are not air-brushed nor photographically perfect , they were taken by children with disposable cameras. Many of these children had never used a camera before.
Call to Action:
The variety of challenges highlighted by the children in the Photo Journal process illustrates the need for service delivery responses from a multiplicity of local government departments (Water and Electricity, Housing,Transport, Health, Social Development, Home Affairs, Education, Public Works).
The Photo Journal initiative forms part of a call for local government departments to come together to develop an integrated child welfare management plan for the Amajuba district.
Currently, few municipalities and local government departments participate in the National Integrated Plan (NIP) forum, which has been identified at a national level as a mechanism for planning the delivery of services for orphans and other vulnerable children.
Without the participation of each government department, most departments continue to act in silos and activities are duplicated across annual plans – whilst the vulnerability of children persists.
To have any hope of effectively impacting on the lives of children like those in this presentation, there is a need for all local government departments to participate in the National Integrated Plan (NIP) forum and in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) planning cycle.
Both of these forums have been established in the Amajuba district, but are not fully operational owing to a lack of departmental participation.
Multimedia presentation on a documentary filmSusanne92
The film documents the difficult journey that children from the isolated Himalayan town of Zanskar faced in order to receive an education. With no infrastructure, the children grew up without schooling. Frederick Marx helped send the children to a boarding school in Manali, but the five-day trek across snowy passes was extremely dangerous. Although the children failed on their first attempt walking, they eventually made it to the school by bus. The film shows the struggles the children endured to gain an education and improve their lives.
Designed for girls, with girls. How Yegna was created together with Ethiopian...Girl Effect
How Girl Hub Ethiopia used girl-centred insights to create Yegna.
Yegna was created by speaking to hundreds of girls across Ethiopia to understand the daily challenges they face. This presentation explains how the insights from that research were translated into a radio drama and talk show that celebrates and encourages the role Ethiopian girls can play in the economic development of their country.
The document is a newsletter from the City of Pleasant Hill that provides information about upcoming community events and recognizes award winners from the annual Community Awards Night. It summarizes that Matt Rinn won Citizen of the Year, Liz Kim won Educator of the Year, Ron Jewison won Business Person of the Year, and Laura Maule won Teen of the Year. It also announces volunteer opportunities on various City commissions and boards and upcoming Earth Day and recycling events in the community.
The community of Blessing for Orphans was created to help identify and develop the potential talents of orphans in Indonesia at an early age. [The founder] had the inspiration to start the community after realizing that many university graduates were not working in their field of study and that identifying children's talents early could help them have more fulfilling lives and careers. Blessing for Orphans has conducted numerous activities over the years such as building libraries, providing education classes, visiting orphanages, and helping renovate orphanage facilities. They rely on donations from supporters to fund their efforts in improving the lives of orphans in Indonesia.
The Wyland Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world's oceans, waterways, and marine life. They rely on volunteers to help educate the public and bring communities together through various outreach programs and events. This document provides information for potential volunteers, including details about different volunteer opportunities, event setup guidelines, and a volunteer interest form.
Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will give a keynote address at Auburn University on March 21st. Auburn Conservatives for Tomorrow and the Young America's Foundation are hosting the event titled "An Evening with Steve Forbes" where he will discuss the value of the free enterprise system. Kappa Alpha Theta is hosting their 2nd annual Kicks for CASA kickball tournament on April 6th to raise money for Lee County Court Appointed Special Advocates. The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art screened the Alfred Hitchcock film "Rear Window" on February 13th as part of their film series that promotes interdisciplinary learning.
A summary of activities and accomplishments during Larry J Galante's Peace Corps service in the Philippines.
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Batch 271: Served at Casa Miani, Home for Boys, a residential facility that provides assistance to orphans, street children, and boys that have been abandoned/neglected, or come from extremely poor families. Organized activities to empower youth by developing the boys’ skills, enhancing self-esteem, and building confidence. Initiated programs for theater arts and life skills, taught English and piano during summers, utilized networking skills to coordinate special workshops with NGOs, and assisted with organizational development projects to enhance the center’s overall operations.
Andrew Paul, a junior at Peters Township High School, organized a district-wide shoe drive to collect gently used shoes for "Roberto's Kids," a charity that helps impoverished children in Latin America. Paul has already collected over 3,000 shoes for children in the Dominican Republic. The article commends Paul for his charitable work in making a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged children through his shoe drive.
Isiah Britt, a 7-year-old boy from Virginia, started a project to help provide hand sanitizer to students in Flint, Michigan after learning about their contaminated water crisis. He contacted a school in Flint and arranged a donation of hand sanitizer cans and refills from Purell. His fundraising effort through GoFundMe raised over $14,000. Isiah has helped bring awareness to the Flint water crisis and provide much needed supplies for students through his thoughtful initiative.
The document summarizes the mission and programs of Invisible Children, an organization seeking to end the war in Northern Uganda and help rehabilitate child soldiers. Their mission is to rebuild schools, provide education and jobs. They raise awareness about the situation through films and fundraisers. Specific programs include a bracelet campaign to provide income and a scholarship program focused on education. Their goal is to educate children and protect them from war, bringing children home and helping them socialize again through education.
This edition of Y-PEER News Bulletin contains information and updates from October - November and is put together by an amazing editorial team, consisting of Y-Peerers from different regions and with diverse backgrounds, so hopefully while reading it, you will be able to feel how diverse and interesting our network is.
project report on the unfortunate invisibles - street childrenPragya Sharma
Presenting one the biggest socio- legal cause , Almost a universal problem The project report also explores the harsh realities of the street children in places specifically such as - 1)Jammu&Kashmir, 2) Delhi , 3) Rajasthan ,4) West-Bengal and 5) Lucknow for a more deep study of the situation and day to day life of the street culture in these places of India can be more focus on . A real fight , struggle and plight of the unfortunates - "The Street Children . "
The document discusses the importance of saving the girl child in India. It notes that while India has advanced in many fields, there is still bias against girls. Several government and non-government organizations have launched campaigns to save the girl child and arrest the declining sex ratio. However, to truly save girls, the root causes of societal backwardness must be addressed, such as the desire for male children to carry on the family name and limited roles for women after marriage. The document concludes that in order to save girls, the common mindset toward females must change.
This document summarizes the documentary film "Born into Brothels" and the work of photographer Zana Briski among the children of sex workers in Kolkata, India. It discusses how Briski taught photography to the children, held exhibitions of their work, and used the funds to help send some of the children to boarding school for a better education. While some criticize the film for portraying white saviors, it raised awareness of the children's plight and opportunities for organizations like Kids with Cameras and Future Hope Foundation to continue supporting their education and development.
West News Magazine Global Good Article2Dawn Malcolm
Dawn Malcolm founded the nonprofit Lighting the Path in 2011 to empower women in remote villages in Burkina Faso, Africa through social programs and teaching skills like sewing, weaving, and making soap. She travels to Africa twice a year for about a month at a time to teach skills to help the women earn income. The programs have helped the women earn more money to support their families and gain a sense of self-worth in their communities. Lighting the Path also partners with other organizations to provide resources for education, health, and basic needs for the villagers.
Only 3 out of every 10 girls in the country complete 10th standard due to issues like taking care of siblings, household chores, child marriage, and adolescent concerns. A girl not completing her education is at risk of becoming a child laborer, being married off early, becoming a domestic help, or a sex worker. Project Nanhi Kali aims to ensure underprivileged girls get academic, social, and material support to complete 10 years of schooling successfully. It provides support like uniforms, notebooks, hygiene products, and special academic classes to over 27,000 girl children across India.
This document summarizes how international internship programs focused on social justice can inspire students and spark ideas to create positive change. It describes how Ryan Sarafolean, after studying abroad in Kenya through the University of Minnesota's program, was inspired to start the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, a free high school for girls living in Africa's largest slum. What began with 11 students has since graduated over 200 girls and changed lives. The document also discusses how Pepperdine University's global justice program sends law students abroad each summer, exposing them to needs in developing countries and transforming their perspectives.
The document is a newsletter from Green School in Bali, Indonesia. It discusses upcoming events at the school including a farmer's market, community showcase, and open day at Kul Kul Farm. It also summarizes the Green Generation delegation's experiences at the UN climate conference in Paris, including a performance they gave and meetings they had with sustainability innovators. Finally, it promotes the sale of t-shirts to fund a student trip to Kalimantan to help with reforestation efforts.
Florence Onyebuchi 'Buchi' Emecheta OBE (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) was a Nigerian-born novelist who wrote about women's experiences in patriarchal cultures. She authored over 20 books including Second Class Citizen and The Joys of Motherhood. In India, there is a strong cultural preference for sons over daughters, which has led to about 63 million women "missing" from the population due to practices like sex-selective abortion and neglect of girls. This is due to sons being viewed as assets who will care for parents, while daughters are seen as liabilities who must be dowried. Ending such practices requires changing deep-rooted social and cultural mindsets
The Invisible Children Foundation was started in 2003 by three young filmmakers who were shocked by the child soldiers and night commuters they discovered in Northern Uganda. Their documentary "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" helped expose the crisis and build awareness. The Foundation now works to end Joseph Kony's rebel war, restore peace in Northern Uganda, rebuild schools, and provide economic opportunities for communities affected by the conflict.
Why Women_ _ FrontLines February_March 2011 _ U.S. Agency for International Mary Ellen Duke
The document discusses the importance of empowering and celebrating women in development. It notes that while women make up half the world's population, they are often excluded or absent from important decision-making roles. It argues that development efforts should focus on highlighting local female role models and success stories in order to empower other women and girls. The article profiles an educational leader in Swaziland named Busisiwe Mamba as an example of an unsung local heroine making an impact in her community. It also promotes celebrating the achievements of 11 female scientists in Mozambique who have broken barriers in agriculture.
Plan UK has created the "Because I am a Girl" campaign to help educate over 75 million girls worldwide who lack access to education. The campaign aims to address gender discrimination and poverty by empowering girls and giving them opportunities. It encourages donations of £5 per month and participation in petitions. The campaign uses its website, videos, and social media like Facebook to share girls' stories, promote involvement, and report on its successes in improving girls' lives through education, skills training, and ending practices like child marriage.
songo.info is a social development program in South Africa that uses sport to provide opportunities for children living in townships. It was founded through a partnership between world champion mountain biker Christoph Sauser and community leader Songo Fipaza, with the goal of giving children a safe place to play and develop skills that can help them achieve their dreams. The program focuses on sport development, education, personal growth, health, and well-being for children in the township of Kayamandi through activities like biking, tutoring, and leadership training. It has had success in sending children to competitions and helping some participants represent South Africa internationally.
Grant Proposal- Young Community Health Workers of TsarasamboJenna Smith
The Young Community Health Workers of Tsarasambo project aims to educate and empower children in the village of Tsarasambo, Madagascar. The project will establish a club to provide health education, creative activities, and leadership opportunities to its members. It will also create murals, a community garden, and hold events to teach healthy practices to the broader community. The goals are to enhance the children's learning and train them to be peer educators to promote public health in Tsarasambo. A proposed budget of $850 USD is requested to fund activities including supplies for a nutrition program, murals, books, and community events.
- Plan UK has created the "Because I am a Girl" campaign to help educate over 75 million girls around the world and address gender discrimination. The campaign aims to raise £5 per month in donations to support girls' education, empowerment, and prevention of early marriage. Plan UK uses their website, videos, and social media like Facebook to share girls' stories and encourage involvement through petitions and donations. The campaign has seen successes in getting more girls back in school in countries like Ghana, preventing child marriage in Bangladesh, and creating a boarding home in Sierra Leone where all girls passed their exams.
The FamilyMeans nonprofit provides after-school and summer programs for about 125 children from the Cimarron Park mobile home community in Lake Elmo. The program currently operates in a small basement space. FamilyMeans broke ground in September on a $1.2 million, 4,400-square-foot building to open in January next to its current location. The new building will allow the popular program to expand and serve more children from the community.
An active tech community creates a vital pipeline of talented and connected people, which ultimately supports individuals with learning opportunities and businesses with talent. But as a community organizer myself (for things like Girl Develop It, UX Burlington, Offline Camp,) I can't tell you how many times someone has asked me if they can "pick my brain." Being a tech community organizer is hard. Sometimes well meaning folks looking to network or looking to support you can actually make it harder. Having recently started working professionally as a Developer Advocate, I am now in a position where my job description includes helping to support a vibrant tech community. I know all too well how hard this work is, how draining, but also how uniquely rewarding it can be. I want to share with you some tips on how to work with organizers in your community. If you do it right, you can both benefit, and in turn your local tech ecosystem can benefit as well. The first step… buy your local community organizer a beer with no strings attached. They’ve earned it.
This document provides information about the CHIPABO arts education project in Botswana. It introduces the project management team and arts educators who facilitated a workshop. Pictures from the workshop and past CHIPABO events are included. There is a note from the chief facilitator Stephen Chifunyise and information on teaching drama. The document ends with donation details and contact information for CHIPABO.
A summary of activities and accomplishments during Larry J Galante's Peace Corps service in the Philippines.
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Batch 271: Served at Casa Miani, Home for Boys, a residential facility that provides assistance to orphans, street children, and boys that have been abandoned/neglected, or come from extremely poor families. Organized activities to empower youth by developing the boys’ skills, enhancing self-esteem, and building confidence. Initiated programs for theater arts and life skills, taught English and piano during summers, utilized networking skills to coordinate special workshops with NGOs, and assisted with organizational development projects to enhance the center’s overall operations.
Andrew Paul, a junior at Peters Township High School, organized a district-wide shoe drive to collect gently used shoes for "Roberto's Kids," a charity that helps impoverished children in Latin America. Paul has already collected over 3,000 shoes for children in the Dominican Republic. The article commends Paul for his charitable work in making a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged children through his shoe drive.
Isiah Britt, a 7-year-old boy from Virginia, started a project to help provide hand sanitizer to students in Flint, Michigan after learning about their contaminated water crisis. He contacted a school in Flint and arranged a donation of hand sanitizer cans and refills from Purell. His fundraising effort through GoFundMe raised over $14,000. Isiah has helped bring awareness to the Flint water crisis and provide much needed supplies for students through his thoughtful initiative.
The document summarizes the mission and programs of Invisible Children, an organization seeking to end the war in Northern Uganda and help rehabilitate child soldiers. Their mission is to rebuild schools, provide education and jobs. They raise awareness about the situation through films and fundraisers. Specific programs include a bracelet campaign to provide income and a scholarship program focused on education. Their goal is to educate children and protect them from war, bringing children home and helping them socialize again through education.
This edition of Y-PEER News Bulletin contains information and updates from October - November and is put together by an amazing editorial team, consisting of Y-Peerers from different regions and with diverse backgrounds, so hopefully while reading it, you will be able to feel how diverse and interesting our network is.
project report on the unfortunate invisibles - street childrenPragya Sharma
Presenting one the biggest socio- legal cause , Almost a universal problem The project report also explores the harsh realities of the street children in places specifically such as - 1)Jammu&Kashmir, 2) Delhi , 3) Rajasthan ,4) West-Bengal and 5) Lucknow for a more deep study of the situation and day to day life of the street culture in these places of India can be more focus on . A real fight , struggle and plight of the unfortunates - "The Street Children . "
The document discusses the importance of saving the girl child in India. It notes that while India has advanced in many fields, there is still bias against girls. Several government and non-government organizations have launched campaigns to save the girl child and arrest the declining sex ratio. However, to truly save girls, the root causes of societal backwardness must be addressed, such as the desire for male children to carry on the family name and limited roles for women after marriage. The document concludes that in order to save girls, the common mindset toward females must change.
This document summarizes the documentary film "Born into Brothels" and the work of photographer Zana Briski among the children of sex workers in Kolkata, India. It discusses how Briski taught photography to the children, held exhibitions of their work, and used the funds to help send some of the children to boarding school for a better education. While some criticize the film for portraying white saviors, it raised awareness of the children's plight and opportunities for organizations like Kids with Cameras and Future Hope Foundation to continue supporting their education and development.
West News Magazine Global Good Article2Dawn Malcolm
Dawn Malcolm founded the nonprofit Lighting the Path in 2011 to empower women in remote villages in Burkina Faso, Africa through social programs and teaching skills like sewing, weaving, and making soap. She travels to Africa twice a year for about a month at a time to teach skills to help the women earn income. The programs have helped the women earn more money to support their families and gain a sense of self-worth in their communities. Lighting the Path also partners with other organizations to provide resources for education, health, and basic needs for the villagers.
Only 3 out of every 10 girls in the country complete 10th standard due to issues like taking care of siblings, household chores, child marriage, and adolescent concerns. A girl not completing her education is at risk of becoming a child laborer, being married off early, becoming a domestic help, or a sex worker. Project Nanhi Kali aims to ensure underprivileged girls get academic, social, and material support to complete 10 years of schooling successfully. It provides support like uniforms, notebooks, hygiene products, and special academic classes to over 27,000 girl children across India.
This document summarizes how international internship programs focused on social justice can inspire students and spark ideas to create positive change. It describes how Ryan Sarafolean, after studying abroad in Kenya through the University of Minnesota's program, was inspired to start the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, a free high school for girls living in Africa's largest slum. What began with 11 students has since graduated over 200 girls and changed lives. The document also discusses how Pepperdine University's global justice program sends law students abroad each summer, exposing them to needs in developing countries and transforming their perspectives.
The document is a newsletter from Green School in Bali, Indonesia. It discusses upcoming events at the school including a farmer's market, community showcase, and open day at Kul Kul Farm. It also summarizes the Green Generation delegation's experiences at the UN climate conference in Paris, including a performance they gave and meetings they had with sustainability innovators. Finally, it promotes the sale of t-shirts to fund a student trip to Kalimantan to help with reforestation efforts.
Florence Onyebuchi 'Buchi' Emecheta OBE (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) was a Nigerian-born novelist who wrote about women's experiences in patriarchal cultures. She authored over 20 books including Second Class Citizen and The Joys of Motherhood. In India, there is a strong cultural preference for sons over daughters, which has led to about 63 million women "missing" from the population due to practices like sex-selective abortion and neglect of girls. This is due to sons being viewed as assets who will care for parents, while daughters are seen as liabilities who must be dowried. Ending such practices requires changing deep-rooted social and cultural mindsets
The Invisible Children Foundation was started in 2003 by three young filmmakers who were shocked by the child soldiers and night commuters they discovered in Northern Uganda. Their documentary "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" helped expose the crisis and build awareness. The Foundation now works to end Joseph Kony's rebel war, restore peace in Northern Uganda, rebuild schools, and provide economic opportunities for communities affected by the conflict.
Why Women_ _ FrontLines February_March 2011 _ U.S. Agency for International Mary Ellen Duke
The document discusses the importance of empowering and celebrating women in development. It notes that while women make up half the world's population, they are often excluded or absent from important decision-making roles. It argues that development efforts should focus on highlighting local female role models and success stories in order to empower other women and girls. The article profiles an educational leader in Swaziland named Busisiwe Mamba as an example of an unsung local heroine making an impact in her community. It also promotes celebrating the achievements of 11 female scientists in Mozambique who have broken barriers in agriculture.
Plan UK has created the "Because I am a Girl" campaign to help educate over 75 million girls worldwide who lack access to education. The campaign aims to address gender discrimination and poverty by empowering girls and giving them opportunities. It encourages donations of £5 per month and participation in petitions. The campaign uses its website, videos, and social media like Facebook to share girls' stories, promote involvement, and report on its successes in improving girls' lives through education, skills training, and ending practices like child marriage.
songo.info is a social development program in South Africa that uses sport to provide opportunities for children living in townships. It was founded through a partnership between world champion mountain biker Christoph Sauser and community leader Songo Fipaza, with the goal of giving children a safe place to play and develop skills that can help them achieve their dreams. The program focuses on sport development, education, personal growth, health, and well-being for children in the township of Kayamandi through activities like biking, tutoring, and leadership training. It has had success in sending children to competitions and helping some participants represent South Africa internationally.
Grant Proposal- Young Community Health Workers of TsarasamboJenna Smith
The Young Community Health Workers of Tsarasambo project aims to educate and empower children in the village of Tsarasambo, Madagascar. The project will establish a club to provide health education, creative activities, and leadership opportunities to its members. It will also create murals, a community garden, and hold events to teach healthy practices to the broader community. The goals are to enhance the children's learning and train them to be peer educators to promote public health in Tsarasambo. A proposed budget of $850 USD is requested to fund activities including supplies for a nutrition program, murals, books, and community events.
- Plan UK has created the "Because I am a Girl" campaign to help educate over 75 million girls around the world and address gender discrimination. The campaign aims to raise £5 per month in donations to support girls' education, empowerment, and prevention of early marriage. Plan UK uses their website, videos, and social media like Facebook to share girls' stories and encourage involvement through petitions and donations. The campaign has seen successes in getting more girls back in school in countries like Ghana, preventing child marriage in Bangladesh, and creating a boarding home in Sierra Leone where all girls passed their exams.
The FamilyMeans nonprofit provides after-school and summer programs for about 125 children from the Cimarron Park mobile home community in Lake Elmo. The program currently operates in a small basement space. FamilyMeans broke ground in September on a $1.2 million, 4,400-square-foot building to open in January next to its current location. The new building will allow the popular program to expand and serve more children from the community.
An active tech community creates a vital pipeline of talented and connected people, which ultimately supports individuals with learning opportunities and businesses with talent. But as a community organizer myself (for things like Girl Develop It, UX Burlington, Offline Camp,) I can't tell you how many times someone has asked me if they can "pick my brain." Being a tech community organizer is hard. Sometimes well meaning folks looking to network or looking to support you can actually make it harder. Having recently started working professionally as a Developer Advocate, I am now in a position where my job description includes helping to support a vibrant tech community. I know all too well how hard this work is, how draining, but also how uniquely rewarding it can be. I want to share with you some tips on how to work with organizers in your community. If you do it right, you can both benefit, and in turn your local tech ecosystem can benefit as well. The first step… buy your local community organizer a beer with no strings attached. They’ve earned it.
This document provides information about the CHIPABO arts education project in Botswana. It introduces the project management team and arts educators who facilitated a workshop. Pictures from the workshop and past CHIPABO events are included. There is a note from the chief facilitator Stephen Chifunyise and information on teaching drama. The document ends with donation details and contact information for CHIPABO.
The document discusses the structure of a paragraph, which consists of a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence. It then provides more details on each part: the topic sentence states the main idea or controlling idea, supporting sentences provide relevant details and examples to support the topic sentence, and the closing sentence restates the main point or provides final comments. The document also discusses brainstorming ideas before writing a paragraph, suggesting making a list or mind map of potential supporting points.
William Drew Rothenberg has extensive educational and research experience in psychology. He received his B.A. from NC State University summa cum laude in 2012, his M.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2014, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, anticipated in 2018. He has received several honors and awards and has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on intergenerational transmission of family environments and risk factors for psychopathology.
Oliver Copping is seeking work experience in project management. He is currently studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of Kent. His skills include communication, time management, and leadership developed through his studies, jobs, and extracurricular activities. He has worked in retail, food service, and as a teaching assistant. His interests include traveling, fundraising for charity, badminton, and marine biology.
1. The document discusses using smartphones as audio recorders for recording notes, meetings, and sounds. It notes that recording apps allow reporters to record and edit audio on their phones, making it easier to do parts of their job.
2. It then discusses how digital voice recorders have many uses in business, medicine, law enforcement, and the arts. Smartphones provide constant access for audio recording opportunities.
3. The final paragraphs discuss National Children's Month, which is celebrated in October in the Philippines. It was established to recognize children as the most valuable asset to the nation and emphasize their important roles and needs. Children around the world face challenges, and the month aims to raise awareness of supporting children.
1. The document discusses using smartphones as audio recorders for recording notes, meetings, and sounds. It notes that recording apps allow reporters to record and edit audio on their phones, making it easier to record and share audio files.
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1. MAY 2016ISSUE 2
AEDEArts education for development and employment
Inside this issue:
Newsletter Editor’s
Corner
2
Tasha Smith
Workshop
3
June 16-Key Facts 4
June 16 and
Botswana
5
AEDE Corner : The
Jembe Drum
6
Arts Centres in
pictures
7
CHIPABO’s Diet :
Performance
12
Donate to us and
Find us
13
MAUN CENTRE
AND DAY OF THE
AFRICAN CHILD
CHIPABO ARTS
CENTRES IN
PICTURES
TASHA SMITH’S
ACTING WORKSHOP
OFFERS VALUABLE
ACTING SKILLS
2. NEWSLETTER EDITOR’S CORNER !
POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4974 GABORONE: BOTSWANA
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Loapi Business Centre, Loapi House
Office 18, Old Lobatse RD
E MAIL: chipabobotswana@gmail.com
CELL: (+267) 723817617 (Edward Moroka)
(+267) 71840178 (Edward Moroka)
(+267) 74594801 (Neo L. Kebiditswe)
(+267) 71241154 (Pearl Ntshole)
Last month, CHIPABO held a successful 5 day workshop which has
since embarked on a nationwide dissimination of skills and talents.
Our CHIPABO children are in an age of rapid growth and high living
standards. These factors will undoubedtly play a huge role in
determining the diretion of their future. In that same manner, it will
give them an opportunity to explore other possibilities. The model of
arts education for development and employment gives CHIPABO
children an alternative outlook of life’s possibilities; embracing art
from a professional and economical benefit. In just a space of a
month, more and children fill up our arts centres across the country,
and receive valuable free arts education. This momentum has already
given our arts educators recognition, such Ms. Kealeboga
Mosekiemang making guest appearances on nationwide TV and
radio. Furthermore, CHIPABO children from the Maun arts centre,
spear-headed by Ms. Baitshipi, have been invited to perform at the
upcoming June 16 Commemoration Day, which will be attented by
Minister of Youth, Sport & Culture, Hon. Thapelo Olopeng. Once
again, we at CHIPABO thank our sponsors, CIPA, for this amzing
opportunity. Halala Chipabo halala...halala!
Ms Neo L. Kebiditswe
neo.kebiditswe@gmail.com
3. THE TASHA SMITH ACTOR’S WORKSHOP ! Page 3ISSUE 2
TASHA SMITH IS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN ACTRESS
WHO STARRED IN “WHY DID I GET MARRIED” AND
NOW STARS IN THE SERIES “EMPIRE”. SHE WAS IN
GABORONE, MAY 9-12, AT MOLAPO PIAZZA.
12 Steps to becoming a great actor
1. Overall objective: The character’s main focus is an
objective. What does the character really want?
2. Scene objective: What does the character really want
in a particular scene? This should support the
character’s overall objective.
3. Obstacle: What are the mental, emotional, or physical
hurdles that stand in the character’s objective?
4. Substitution: Mentally substituting the supporting actor
in the scene with a person from real life.
5. Inner objects: The pictures that come to mind when
speaking about a person, place or thing.
6. Beat and actions: A beat is a thought, and actions are
mini-objectives that occur with each beat. Actions
support the scene objective.
7. Moment before: Imagine a situation of what could
have happened before the start of a scene.
8. Place and fourth wall: Put your own personal
experiences into the character. Complete isolation.
9. Doings: Special handling of props.
10. Inner monologue: The character’s internal dialogue.
11. Previous circumstances: The character’s background.
12. Let it go: Trust that you have done all you can .
DRAMA AND PLAYING !
Drama, and the act of performing drama, forces
us to re-engage the spirit of discovery. As children,
we played and discovered. In the artificial
creation of human relationships, and the mimicry of
human relationships that stem from drama, we are
forced to relearn how we engage in relationships.
The writer of drama must examine how to bring
characters together within the plot, while the actor
of drama must learn how to imitate these
relationships on stage. It is perhaps why we call it
"playing" a role, or even why a dramatic
production is called a "play"!
The primary elements of drama are plot,
character, and theme. The theme is the central idea
of the work, or the message the writer wishes to
impart on the audience. The theme governs the
progression of the plot. The plot in turn governs the
characters, who move through the plot's conflicts,
thereby helping to further develop the theme.
Other elements such as irony and symbolism can
be added to lend more subtle touches to the
drama, making it more human and accessible.
( actinglifetips.com)
4. Page 4ISSUE 2 REMEMBERING JUNE 16-KEY FACTS
1. The June 16 annual event honours the memories of students who were massacred in Soweto, South Africa, in
1976 for protesting against education injustice and inequality in the apartheid regime.
2. It was designated as Day of the African Child in 1991 by the African Union and every year events are
organised to promote children's rights.
3. This year's theme is “ Conflict and Crisis in Africa: Protecting all Children's Rights .
4. Thirty million of the world's 57million children out of school are in sub-Saharan Africa.
5. The biggest event in 2015 was a youth takeover of the Africa Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by 500
young people from countries all over the continent.
6. On June 16, there were 560 days left until the Millennium Development Goals deadline of the last day of
2015 - MDG2 ,to ensure that all children in the world are in school and learning.
7. The Day of the African Child theme in 2014 was "eliminating harmful social and cultural practices affecting
children: our collective responsibility".
8. One in six children born in sub-Saharan African do not live to their fifth birthday - even though child
mortality fell by 45% between 1990 and 2012.
9. More than 100 events in more than 40 countries are being heldaround the world to mark Day of the African
Child and Youth Action Month.
10. A campaign to end child marriage across Africa was launched in May by the African Union. One in three
girls in low and middle-income countries are married by the age of 18.
11. One of the aims of the Day of the African Child
is to highlight harmful practices such as genital
mutilation. Thirty million girls in Africa are in danger
of undergoing FGM in the next decade.
12. The poorest children in sub-Saharan Africa are
four and a half times more likely to be out of school
than the richest children.
13. By the year 2050 almost one in three of the
world's children under 18 will be African.
14. The children of African women with at least five
years of schooling have a 40 percent higher chance
of survival.
15. UNICEF and partners have secured the release
of more than 1000 children from armed groups in
the Central African Republic this year, more than five
times the total number of children released in 2013.
16. There are wide variations in school enrolment
between African countries - ranging from 37% for
boys and 34% for girls in Eritrea to 98% for both
b o y s a n d g i r l s i n T a n z a n i a .
( wwwaworldatschool.org)
5. Page 5
HOW BOTSWANA REMEMBERED JUNE 16 IN THE PAST !
ISSUE 2
2014:
The Department of Social and Community Development hosted the Day of an African Child popularly known as June 16
under the theme Educating a Child: A foundation for life.
The event was graced by students from different schools, and the community of Francistown. This day is the
commemoration of the massacre of the South African children who were killed on June 16, 1976 and it has been
celebrated on this day every year since 1991.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Town Clerk, Mr Lebuile Israel said as the City Council they participate in these activities to
strive towards continuing with their initiatives to strengthen the public education on children’s rights and responsibilities
though there are faced by many challenges which are sometimes beyond their control. He said these challenges arise
from cultural and traditional believes, lack of proper upbringing of children and lack of support from some of the parents.
He further said that all these contribute on failure of children to adhere to their responsibilities.
Mr Israel urged the students to put more emphasis on the respect of the rights and duties of the parents which is
paramount. He said as the City Council there are also experiencing a lot of challenges in regard to child welfare and
child protection, therefore they have to stand firm to work on their commitment to provide services that are geared
towards improving the lives of children.
The Town Clerk also extended his pledge to the
community based Organizations that provide
services for the children to play a guiding role to the
children. He said he is of the opinion that such
Organizations can encourage and facilitate full
involvement of its members in all community
activities; they can also monitor children so that
there become active members of the community. Mr
Israel said he will pledge his full support to such
organizations and the City Council will continuously
plan and budge for services that teach children
about their rights and wellbeing in all possible
ways. He further revealed that he believes that all
sectors have a role to play or they are co-
responsible for the protection and education of
children. In his closing remarks he said the City
Council will continue to include child welfare issues
at the forefront of the budget and he also
applauded the organizing committee, stakeholders
involved, above all the Department of Social and
Community Development for their commitment in
assuring that child protection issues are always first
in their priorities. (www.gov.bw)
6. AEDE CORNER—AFRICAN DJEMBE DRUM
The Base Sound of the djembe is produced by playing the
drum in its center with a flat hand. This base stroke comes
from the shoulder so that the weight of your arm aides in the
production of a deep resonant tone. Don’t let your hand stick
to the drum, but rather let it bounce of the head as soon as
you make the stroke. This will ensure that you let the head
vibrate to its fullest.
The Open Tone which is the melodic tone of the djembe is
created by playing near the edge of the djembe with your
fingers. The open tone is produced with a relaxed stroke
and is higher in pitch to the base tone. Practice with both
your right and left hand so that you can always produce an
even and consistent sound.
The Djembe Slap is played with the fingers as well but your
hand hits the rim of the drum at the knuckles and the fingers
are allowed to “slap” the head. This slapping will produce a
very high pitch on a well tuned djembe. Keep your fingers
apart and loose. DON’T force the sound! Always play in a
relaxed manner to produce the best sound.
In order to play the djembe you have to appreciate that
the drum’s sound comes from the bottom and not the top.
So, it is important that the drum is tilted on its edge when
you are playing in a seated position so that there is an
opening at the bottom. Tilt the drum away from you so that
your hands are in an ergonomic “V” position for playing
comfortably.
The djembe can also rest on a stand which can be adjusted
for either a seated or standing position. You can also wear
the drum on a harness and move around, and with the drum
suspended in this manner or on a stand the bottom is
always open to allow the sound to emanate from the drum.
Here are some stands to consider and based upon your
needs and budget these stands are all pretty good.
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12. CHIPABO’S DIET: BECOMING A PERFOMER !
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A performance is when a performer or group of performers present one or more works of art to an audience.
Performances can take place in special spaces such as a theatre, community hall or or in a kgotla, on the streets,
or in somebody's home. In order for a performer to be great, they need to be talented, skilled, dedicated and
have discipline.
BOTSWANA’S DANCE PERFORMANCES !
The Hambukushu tribe have a trance dance which they call njangura. The dance is performed at night in full
view of onlookers, of course, from early evening and may last somewhere between 3 and 8 hours.
The ill persons to be healed are placed somewhere next to a bonfire, just like in the san trance dance. As
the dance proceeds at gradual pace, the ill person starts to respond on the mat from a half-conscious state
to a more invigorated rhythmic movement.
Every time the music and dancing stops, the sick person would lie down only to recover when the routine
resumes; and that will go on for a while. By early morning the sick will be fully or partially healed.
On the other hand there is the hunting and gathering dance (sometimes referred to as the rain dance) which
the Basarwa use to celebrate for good hunts, while other tribes use it for rain making or 'go fetlha pula'.
Polka Dance
Boerewalf or Polka Dance is
popular in the south western parts
of Botswana. The dance is usually
performed by couples moving in
circles in formal attire.
The Dance was introduced by white
farmers and the Dutch when they
arrived in southern Africa.
13. DONATE TO US !
CHIPABO is an NGO that relies on your donations in order to function. Without your donations,
our artistic Botswana children will not be able to nurture their talents, CHIPABO style. Your donations will ensure that
our artistic children receive the best artistic coaching, education, exploration and sensitization. Be a part of this
incredible initiative and become a CHIPABO
DONOR TODAY!
BANKING DETAILS
NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER: CHIPABO
ACCOUNT NAME: CHEQUE ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 62421689053
BANK: FNB
BRANCH: MAIN MALL BRANCH
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