DESPITE THE FACT THAT ORPHANS AND ORPHANAGE GRADUATES
HAVE SOME KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE INSTITUTION THEY WERE IN,
THEY STILL DO NOT KNOW MANY RULES OF LIFE
After all thet were not able to imitate their parent in various basic matters. Such as communication with strangers, taking care about themselves, shopping, marriage and so on. That is why “life skills” provide the most essential tools for life and activity of adolescent in the community he is in.
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The authors of the curriculum are:
“Emmanuel” Charity Association
together with «Lamb International»
with the support of the International Organization for Migration and USAID Agency.
The focus of the “Life skills for youth” program are graduates of orphanages and boarding schools. It’s goal is to provide knowledge, skills and tolls for teenagers to integrate succefuly into community after graduating institutions they were in.
This program provides practical knowledge that is based on the chrisitan worldview and values. Qualified psychologists, social workers and volunteers all over Ukraine teach this course in “School of Life” Centers.
The current situation in Ukraine exacerbated the social problems even more. Every day you see more homeless people and orphans, who often fall under the dangerous influence or even become prey to traffickers.
Every commited trainer uses life skill lessons to reduce the risks and danger on the streets of our cities. As a rresult it will bring more happy families and self-sufficient people.
THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TEN SUBJECTS (MODULES)
Every subject consists of 3-7 lessons that each of them is 90 minutes long.
PERSONALITY
Who am I
The physical sphere
The social sphere
The intellectual sphere
The emotional sphere
Your spiritual personality
THE GIFT OF MARRIAGE
Before you say “Yes” Fair agument Languages of love
LAW AND THE RIGHT
Human rights Orphans rights
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The communication styles Good manners and conduct rules Conflict solving Building relationships Ability to listen How to gain and keep friends
PARENTING
Child development Meeting needs and creating of a family Positive parenting Teratogen
MONEY AND TIME
Groceries expenses Writing a budget Other expenses How to manage time properly
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Proper diet Personal Hygiene The life is not a game (Bad habits) First aid
WORK SKILLS
Planning you future The dangers of market place The conflicts on the workplace and dismissal The principles of professional ethics and conduct on the workplace Interview Employment Occupation note
LOVE AND SEX
Friendship and mutual respect True love… Sex and sexuality (understanding the differences) Sex: its purpose and influence Sexually transmitted diseases Chastity
HOUSEKEEPING
Making up a menu, purchasing groceries Hospitality How to take care of your colothing «My house – my fortress» Cooking
WE ALSO USE “LIFE SKILLS FOR YOUTH” PROGRAM IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS
TO HELP THEM TO GET SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING