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Bethany Kosovo Youth and Voting Encouraging youth to vote is especially vital in a new democracy. In cooperation with the nongovernmental organization (NGO) Fare Verde, Bethany Kosovo began a program entitled “Awareness of Youth for Participation in Kosovo Election 2004.” Nine debates were organized near the polling stations for the election. During each debate, the importance of voting was discussed and information was distributed. The youth voiced their opinions regarding the major social problems in Kosovo and stated their ideas for a successful political candidate. Kosovo children participating in Bethany programs Kosovo youth attending a training class Rainbow Colors Bethany Kosovo has worked to improve the childhood of Kolonia Roma Ashkali-Egyptians (RAE). More than six hundred RAE live near a garbage dump, with at least 102 families living in severe poverty and an unemployment rate of 92%. In addition to prejudice, the children face serious health problems and a lack of education. Environmental clean-up program Through Rainbow Colors, the children were invited to explore the concept of beauty, something not often considered in their daily lives. This program allowed children to express themselves through various art media. Staff hoped to increase the children’s self-esteem and positive socialization by exhibiting their work in schools and within the center itself. If a child can realize that there is beauty within himself and his surroundings, he may develop a passion to spread this beauty, sharing it with others and striving to transform that which is not beautiful in his life.
Bethany Kosovo Imagine World “Imagine World” photo exhibit The photo exhibit, “Imagine World,” was organized in 2003 with the German Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (GTZ) organization as part of Bethany’s goal to encourage self-confidence in youth. This traveling exhibit showcased photographs taken by local minority children. The young photographers saw their work on display and watched as people appreciated what they had done. Visitors were able to see their country through the eyes of the youth. In each of the five cities chosen for this exhibit, BSSK also met with other youth organizations asking them to contribute to the event. Thus, the display of paintings, music, and other creative works allowed more youth to experience the same sense of accomplishment as the featured photographers.
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