The Sankofa Youth Mentoring Program
Two Locations : Markham and Vaughan, starting 2019 (1st Qtr.)
A legacy4Youth
Ages 12 to16
“Bridging the past with the Present ..Navigating the Present into the Future”
A Youth mentoring , Life –skills Program Rooted in an African Centered Rites of Passage Process, utilizing the Nguzo Saba ( Seven Principles )
- Unity
- Self-Determination
- Collective Work and Responsibility
- Cooperative Economics
- Purpose
- Creativity
- Faith
+ Self-Respect
Objectives
- Building a strong Cultural Identity
- Promote Positive Social and Emotional Skills
- Develop Civic Engagement / Leadership
- Promote Holistic Health and Safety
- Promote Civic Engagement & Environmental Responsibilities
- Enhance Self-Confidence and Leadership
- Enhance Academic Performance and Self-Efficacy
- Improve Family Relationship and Conflict Resolution Skills
- Expose Diverse Career Options , Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Recognize and Promote Excellence..
- Demonstrate through mentoring that “ It takes a village to raise a good child”