Lesedi Africa Foundation
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Fighting Addiction through Education.
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Lesedi Africa Foundation hopes to decrease drug abuse and alcohol addiction in teens, through substance abuse prevention programs for teens and hope through education to prevent more teens from being negatively affected.
Teens are at a unique stage in life, facing many challenges as they navigate a sea of pressures from peers, coworkers and others, all while looking forward to a life after high school. We want them to face these changes with hope, not trapped in a life of drug abuse or addiction.
We want teens to have a future to look forward to, not one diminished in quality by drug abuse and addiction, or one taken from them too soon. Our youth are the future, and their fate is in their hands at this important crossroads of their lives– we want to help them make the most of it.
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Life Skills Education Program
Through our life skills education program Lesedi Africa Foundation will focus on teaching skills with focus on the following:
-building self-esteem
-personal responsibility,
-communication,
-decision-making,
-resisting social influences and asserting rights,
Personal Development and Orientation to Work Readiness
Lesedi Africa Foundation will assist to develop a positive orientation to study and work, and the ability to make informed decisions regarding further study and careers. Through collaborative partnerships with local businesses create opportunity for Internships and sharing of information to help in making informed decisions about the future.
Promote Cultural Global Connections.
Lesedi Africa Foundation will provide a cultural connections program that provides an opportunity to learn about various cultures from around the world. The program strives to educate and promote global understanding through the sharing of culture and ideas. It facilitates international student presentations to interested community and educational organizations. Cultural Connections creates opportunities for cultural, social and intellectual exchange through international volunteer opportunities.
The five Learning Outcomes for the Life Orientation Learning Area are:
Learning Outcome 1:
Health Promotion The learner will be able to make informed decisions regarding personal, community and environmental health.
Learning Outcome 2:
Social Development The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.
Learning Outcome 3:
Personal Development The learner will be able to use acquired life skills to achieve and extend personal potential to respond effectively to challenges in his or her world.
Learning Outcome 4:
Physical Development and Movement The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and participate in, activities that promote movement and physical development.
Learning Outcome 5:
Orientation to the World of Work The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices. The Foundation and Intermediate Phases cover only the first four Learning Outcomes, while the Senior Phase includes all five Learning Outcomes.