April web

YOUTH
Learn New Skills
CWM youth desk tries as much as
possible to help its members better equip
themselves for adult life. We teach our
youth as many new skills and nuggets of
knowledge as possible. These are usually
skills that can be put to good use in various
areas of life. For instance, through our
Catering Unit in Mbuya, youth are taught
how to cook and also prepare certain
recipes. Many of our youth at Mbuya also
get the chance to acquire skills in tailoring,
drama etc. Besides, they are equipped
with organization skills, the ability to run
meetings, and experience working with a
variety of people.
CWM
incorporates activities
that allow teens to
shine and lead from
their strengths while
nurturing their
weaker areas. This
kind of challenge and
support allows teens
to feel more equipped
for life.
Be Part of a Team
Joining CWM gives one the chance to be
part of a team and provides youth with a
sense of community and belonging. CWM
youth desk runs different team games and
events which provides members a chance
to hone their teamwork skills.
It’s a great chance to mingle and learn
from each other their own set of skills and
knowledge that can be put to good use
to help the team succeed. This eventually
helps boost their self-confidence.
Discover New Places
CWM youth desk regularly organizes
trips for their members. This is a great
opportunity for our teens to explore new
places. Through the exchange programs
too, our youth visit different parishes and
Archdioceses and travel to other countries
where the movement is present.
In June this year, the CWM youth desk of
Mbuya will make a return visit to the Young
Catholic Adults in Kisumu. Travelling gives
the youth exposure and opens up their
minds as they appreciate different cultures
and beliefs.
Leadership training opportunities
CWM offers opportunities for leadership
training to the young. CWM incorporates
activities that allow teens to shine and lead
from their strengths while nurturing their
weaker areas. This kind of challenge and
support allows teens to feel more equipped
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for life. Youth learn how to resolve conflicts,
and most importantly, that a leader works
twice as hard as the people they lead.
These youth eventually carry these lessons
with them into every aspect of their lives.
The experience of being trusted to lead
at a young age gives them the tools they
need to enter adulthood with confidence.
Personal Finance and investment
The youth who join CWM also have
the opportunity of gaining life skills in
personal finance and investment. Through
the Savings Loans Association, youth are
encouraged to save in groups for a period
of time after which they can invest their
savings at the end of the cycle. A number
of trainings are also conducted through
different forums at meetings and trainings
at the Archdiocese. CWM also partners
with Centenary Bank, to conduct trainings
on savings and investment.
Employment opportunities
CWM members, especially, those who go
through our training programs also stand
a chance of being retained or employed in
some of our projects. Many of our youth are
employed in the catering unit, Canteens in
the schools, tailoring, farming or any other
project a given group runs. This enables
them earn some little money to survive and
take care of some of their needs.
We have had youths being able to sponsor
themselves back to school from the earnings.
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