Introducing Teens’ Voice!

Africa ELI is pleased to launch Teens’ Voice! This new program is an opportunity for girls and boys to speak up about issues affecting their lives. In a safe environment, they can write short stories, create videos, conduct peer to peer interviews, talk with mentors, and voice their ideas, concerns, and dreams for the present and future. The youth will learn from one another and from a team of encouraging adults who want to foster enthusiasm for creative thinking and a love of learning for a lifetime.

Program leaders and mentors will listen to teens voice their understandings and opinions about a variety of matters. Topics may include academics, emotions, wealth, health, relationships, culture, or the environment. Once a week, five teens will be hosted live on radio, local TV, or social media platforms to address issues of their choice. They will respectfully tackle challenges and drive conversations to be solution oriented. Together, they will become the voice of a generation focused on improving society for the benefit of all people.

Covid19 has been tough on everyone. Teens’ Voice will help young people re-engage with learning, overcome boredom, reduce depression, play, show their talents, spark their imaginations, make meaningful connections, develop new communication skills, boost their self-confidence, and give them courage to speak up when their voices are needed for peaceful coexistence in their families and communities.

Plus, there will be snacks! And plenty of fun too! All socially distanced, with masks, of course.

To learn more about Teens’ Voice, volunteer your time, or sponsor a student’s participation in the new program, email zaharah@africaeli.org or charles@africaeli.org.