Generate Prospectus Program Two 2013 - The Oaktree Foundation

The Oaktree Foundation’s
GENERATE
PROGRAM

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Generate 2013
Curriculum
Generate Passport & Program Requirements
Generate in your state
I want to apply!
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GENERATE
2013
It is possible that we may witness the end of extreme poverty in
our lifetime. It’s one of the greatest challenges that our generation
faces today with 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty, lacking
necessities such as food, water, sanitation, housing and access to
education. We’re making progress, but not fast enough.
Young people have the opportunity right now to act on this
injustice and be at the core of this movement. We need you to get
onboard! Generate is the avenue to start your involvement and join
like-minded people in making more than just small changes to end
extreme poverty. If you’re under 26 and out of school, you’re eligible!
See page 8 to find out more about who can join Generate.
Generate is the ultimate program for young people run by young
people. A program by the Oaktree Foundation, Generate leads in
enabling passionate young people to become dedicated and
effective agents of change, having empowered over 700 young
people since 2008. We have a unique peer-to-peer experiential
learning approach, with all of our volunteer facilitators under 26. See
more information on the program structure on page 4 and state
specific information on page 6.
We’re in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Launceston,
Brisbane, Perth and Canberra, so what are you waiting for?
Make more than just small changes and become a Generator.
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Engage with the issue of extreme poverty.
Gain real experience in the
aid and development sector.
Develop the necessary skills to act for change
and have your voice heard.
Be immersed in a community of passionate and
like-minded young individuals.
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CURRICULUM
Running over 10 weeks, participants attend weekly two hour sessions, a
start of program camp and a workshop day. The program is designed
according to Oaktree’s five youth engagement principles.
DEVELOPMENT LITERACY
Discuss issues of poverty and
social change
THE TOOLKIT
Undertake skills training to execute
a community project
SELF EMPOWERMENT
Be mentored to build confidence
and set personal goals
FOUNDATIONS OF OAKTREE
Engage in Oaktree’s development
work and local campaigns
COMMUNITY
Build a network of emerging leaders
around Australia
The Generate Program has been designed and delivered by young people
and our curriculum and program structure reflects that.
The program will run from August 3-4 to the week of September 30.
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GENERATE PASSPORT
& PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
We’re action-focused and we provide opportunities to contribute to the
movement to end extreme poverty through campaigning and events.
We encourage innovation, and want to see your ideas put into action.
In 2013, we’re introducing the GENERATE PASSPORT. We want to push all of
our participants to challenge themselves in setting big goals and achieving
them, becoming confident in what their greatest assets are to affect change.
GENERATE PASSPORT
Create a personal growth plan; set personal and professional targets,
as well as goals to achieve throughout the program.
Be mentored by a facilitator, helping you realise and build on your
greatest strengths.
Record what you’ve learnt and achieved throughout the program.
It will also act as a tool for you and program facilitators to ensure that you’re
meeting the PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Attendance at the start of program camp (August 3-4)
Attendance at the workshop day (week of August 19)
Attendance at 8 out of 10 sessions
Participation in campaigning activities (as determined by state Generate
teams)
The Generate Program has a $50 registration fee to cover the costs of the
camp, Generate sessions and the workshop day.
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GENERATE
IN YOUR STATE
Generate Facilitators are leaders in the movement to end extreme poverty.
Their role is to deliver the program curriculum in a way tailored to your
interests and learning style, as well as mentor small groups of Generators.
Over half have been Generators themselves, and all have experience in the
youth sector, volunteering, campaigning and development work.
PERTH
Time to be confirmed
Manager: Noemie Legendre
BRISBANE
Mondays 6.30-8.30pm
Manager: To be confirmed
SYDNEY
Thursdays 6-8pm
Manager: Jessica Winning
CANBERRA
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Manager: Alana Kirby
ADELAIDE
Tuesdays 6-8pm
Manager: Annie MacDonald
MELBOURNE
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Manager: Lizzie Seares
HOBART
Tuesdays 5.30– 7.30pm
Manager: Emilee Freeman
LAUNCESTON
Wednesdays
5.30—7.30pm
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“Generate is an amazing program run by incredible people that gave me
the skills and confidence to truly recognise my potential to effect change.
It’s engaging, challenging, exciting and an excellent introduction as to
how a young person can make a difference for the world’s poor. I loved
my time as a Generator and I adore all the friends I made along the way,
and it has surely changed my life for the better.”
-Hayden Thorpe, South Australian Generator, 2012
"Generate has given me the skills, the knowledge and the confidence to do
big things and to continue on this journey of being a change maker."
-Nathan Triffitt, Victorian Generator, 2013
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I WANT TO APPLY!
Step 1: Am I eligible?
If you’re out of school and 25 years old or younger, you’re eligible! You don’t
need to be studying to be part of Generate, just interested in getting involved
and able to commit to the program requirements (see page 5).
Step 2: Apply before July 12th!
Head to www.theoaktree.org/generate, fill out the application form and click
submit!
Step 3: We’ll be in touch
We’ll be using your email address and phone number to contact you about
your application, and if successful, information about starting the program.
Good luck!
Any questions?
Email generate@theoaktree.org and we will get back to you within 2-3
business days.
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