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Activity:
Introduction to Youth Activism and YAN
Objective:To
introduce young people and their relatives to
youth activism, YAN values, projects and activities.
Materials:
Photographs, videos, posters, flyers
or presentations about YAN.
Duration:
20 – 30 minutes |
Introduction to
YAN at the first session of a project in Charlestown
Computer Clubhouse, Boston |
Procedure:
- Facilitators
should start this session by asking the participants
what is it that attracted them to the meeting,
if they know any social activist, and what
they think youth activism is
- Facilitators
should talk about the goals of YAN and, if
possible, present a slide show highlighting
past work done by different YAN groups
- At the end
of the meeting people should have a clear
idea about what YAN is, what is required for
a person to be part of YAN, and when meetings
are going to happen.
Comments:
- This activity
is a good precursor to starting a YAN project
in your organization and provides people with
a good idea of the group and activities they
are going to be involved with. It also provides
a great opportunity to subscribe people, discuss
date/time for meetings, etc.
- If possible,
setup the Introduction to YAN meeting as a
community event open for everyone and try
to involve existing young activists in the
event’s organization. If possible, invite
older YAN members talk about their experiences,
recognize their efforts, and use the meeting
as a means to get the support from families
and other members of the local community.
- Download a
sample presentation about YAN for prospective
members here
- Download sample
registration form for young activists here
- Download
a sample presence list here
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