Girls Life Skills
Girls Life Skills, a 3-year accelerated media technology and gender empowerment program, is designed to teach critical thinking skills to teenage girls about options in life.
Many of the girls who are otherwise trapped in gang dominated violent barrios are given technology classes in media software, photography and design.
The program encourages young women to consider different perspectives that will guide them in self-discovery, learning to value their dreams, forming and accomplishing goals and instilling self-confidence.
The young teens learn to tell their stories using self-portraits, photo essays, journaling, video and discussion forums. Women professionals in non-conventional careers are invited to speak to the students.
Analysis, discussion and search for solutions related to women’s issues within their communities are discussed, as well as information on sexuality and pregnancy prevention.
This successful three-year IT program is ongoing and has graduates studying for university degrees in law, social work, architecture, graphic design, education and engineering.
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