Activity Report
Post: Pira
Date(s) of Project: March 4th to 6th
Brief Description of Project:
I was approached by the students of CEG Pira who I brought to Camp “Espoir de Demain” in Bantè during the summer vacation of 2010. They had participated in a week-long boys’ and girl’s (separate yet simultaneous) camp to educate, empower and encourage them to make healthy life decisions. The former participants asked me if we could do a mini-camp over a weekend to present what they had learned to students of Pira who didn’t have the chance to go to Bantè. Together we planned a two day mini-camp featuring sessions led by the students themselves on topics such as sexual harassment, hygiene, study skills, life goals, a career panel, art and sports.
Number of People Involved:
| Gender/Age Category |
# of Individuals |
# of Service Providers (work partners, Project co-organizers, technicians, animators, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Women over 24 | ||
| Men over 24 | ||
| Girls 15-24 | 12 | |
| Boys 15-24 | 12 | |
| Girls under 15 | 10 | |
| Boys under 15 | 12 |
The Goals/Objectives of this Project
To peer-educate members of Pira’s youth on topics essential to living a happy, healthy life.
Were Those Goals/Objectives Met
Yes. The participants of last year’s camp proposed, planned and presented almost the entire camp. They were able to relay knowledge that they learned in Camp “Espoir de Demain” 2010 to their peers, who were selected based on their grades and essays written. The presenters learned how to facilitate sessions on important topics and the participants learned a great deal and enjoyed themselves.
Strengths of this Project
It was student-run and therefore participants were motivated and invested in the success of the project.
Challenges/Weaknesses of this Project
Since students were being taught by their peers it was difficult at time to keep order and to keep them from speaking local language.
Final Budget
| Item | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Shirts | 44 | 1.000 | 44.000 |
| Copybooks | 44 | 100 | 4.400 |
| Total | 48.400 |
Total Cost: 48.400
