VISIONS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT

Program: Leadership Program

Program Description:

Since 2003, Visions has conducted over 18 youth leadership trainings in the countries where we work, facilitated by nearly 100 international volunteers and dozens of local volunteers. Trainings are held at universities, schools and children's homes, where international and local volunteers join hands to work with youth on a variety of skills building activities and projects. The purpose of these trainings is to help youth establish Visions Leadership Councils in their schools and communities. The Visions leadership curriculum incorporates: Leadership & Life Skills Lessons and Activities; Small Group Planning & Events; Readings and Exercises in Human Rights; Discussions on Global & Local Issues; Professional/Academic Planning; Local Speakers; Discussions/Critical Thinking & Current Events; Cultural Exchange Sessions; Special Lessons: Environment, Health, etc.; Sports, Dance, Art, Yoga; Field Trip & Service Visit; and more.

Program Long-Term Success:

Program Short-Term Success:

Program Success Monitored by:

Program Success Examples:

Program: Student Scholarships

Program Description:

Visions' local partners help identify students in need of scholarships. Support is provided in a number of ways, including school tuition, vocational fees, room and board for residential students, transportation support, basic educational & life necessities, and more. As with all of our efforts, we prioritize partnerships with organizations and schools that reach out to disadvantaged groups, such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, or youth from families experiencing chronic poverty.

Program Long-Term Success:

Program Short-Term Success:

Program Success Monitored by:

Program Success Examples:

Program: Teacher Training & Support

Program Description:

Teacher professional development and training is a tremendous need, particularly in areas affected by poverty and conflict. Visions coordinates and organizes teacher training programs by connecting experts in a particular subject to a group of teachers in need of additional support. Training topics include psychosocial support, English, IT, and Leadership & Life Skills.

Program Long-Term Success:

Program Short-Term Success:

Program Success Monitored by:

Program Success Examples:

Program: Volunteer Program

Program Description:

Visions is driven, managed, and supported by youth and young professionals for the benefit of disadvantaged youth in South Asia. Based in Los Angeles, CA, volunteers frequently travel to Sri Lanka and India on behalf of the organizations to work with youth, to implement projects, and to empower local nonprofit organizations. We also offer a variety of domestic internships and volunteer opportunities.

Program Long-Term Success:

Program Short-Term Success:

Program Success Monitored by:

Program Success Examples: