We started late on the Youth part of the project but it is really now in full operation. As protocol goes here, you can’t work in an area until you have introduced the project to the local leaders. So we had two introduction sessions mid May when we met with 30 or so local representatives in each of the two subcounties we will be working in.
The events were good, we had good turn-up, participation and based on the response from the youth it was a complete success.
The leaders were told to mobilize the youth (get them into groups and get them registered with the district sub county offices) and they did in spades. In one sub county alone we had 90 groups (20 members each) register. So imagine showing up and over 1500 youth were waiting for us. … pictures show the masses of youth we met with…..
The need in this area is overwhelming. and the they are the most vulnerable people. Many child mothers, child headed families and former child soldiers and abductees.
In the end we interviewed 120 groups, thats about 2500 youth.
Now my challenge is to identify 200 youth for the project… i am working on this but its going to be hard
Checking to see if my son Peter has a mike for you.
ReplyDeleteNo mike, but Peter wants to donate juice crystals, red licorice and organic seeds. Any preferred seeds? He thought of potato seeds.
ReplyDeleteHe does have a mike for you after all.
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