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World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
CHILDREN, ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION: READINESS
FOR LIFE
August 2009
Child Focus Development
Why focus on improving child well-being?
Poverty reduction begins with children. – UNICEF
Sustained community actions are more likelyif children are the focus.
– Report on Community Action and the Test of Time
What is good for children, especially for the most vulnerable children, is also good for the community at large
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
Child Focus Development:
A Life Cycle Approach
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
Critical thinking Managing Emotions Assertive communication Building affirmative and
mutual relationships (4 Rs)Assume responsibility for the collective good
Prenatal to 3Foundational
skills
PerceptionsCross and fine motorRhythm
IdentityConfidence
Developing corporal exp.Developing oral expression
4-6Foundational &Essential Skills
Sensory Integration Self recognition Self confidenceRecognize feelings
Corporal and oral expressionFigurative expressionDeveloping self expression
Recognize others feelings Participative skills
6-9Essential Skills
MemoriesMechanical readingAttention and Concentration per 30 min.Basic arithm.
Anger and fear managementSelf esteemSelf ConfidenceRecognize inner silence
Oral Expression Written expressionDeveloping self expression
EmpathyResponsibility and respect others
Cooperative skills
10-12Essential skills
Reading CompBasic arithm.Make good judgmentMaking decisionsSolving problemsAttention and concentration per 45 Creativity
RelaxationSelf managementDealing with traumaSelf protectionInner silence
Self expression(fig. oral, written)Musical expression
Active listeningNegotiationConflict managementResponsibility and respect others
Team work skills
13-15Applied Skills
Applied Critical thinking to daily life. E.g:Goal setting skillsIdentify information sourcesHealthy life styles
Stress ManagementSelf managementPositive attitudesInner silence and peace
Figurative mental mapsEasy self expression Assertive communicationMusical expression
NetworkingMotivation skillsReciprocity skillsNegotiator
Responsible for others and the environmentInfluence and persuasive skillsInvolve in community development protecting the most vulnerablePeace buildingLeadership
16 18Applied Skills
Applied Critical thinking to daily lifeGoal setting skillsIdentify information sourcesHealthy life styles
Stress ManagementSelf evaluationTime managementPositive attitudes
Easy self expression in publicAssertive communication
Relationships with respect, reciprocity and responsibilityAssertive relationships
CitizenshipLeadershipEntrepreneurshipCreate progress for the well being of the community
• Relationships• Respect • Reciprocity • Responsibility
Rights and Assets-Based Approach: Guided by Four Principles (4 Rs)
Example: Learning with WV Lao PDR
Children’s opinions matter
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
Example: Learning with WV Lao PDR
Village planning around Child Well-being Outcomes
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
READINESS FOR LIFE
ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
MEXICO
Example: Learning with WV Mexico
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
1. DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS
Health leaders and promoters – 1,478
Motivational education guides - 1,653
Human rights leaders and promoters - 974
Example: WV Mexico
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
2. TOWARDS LIFELONG LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Sports, cultural, recreational and other learning and development spaces - 15, 780
• Child and youth committees – 3,850
• Network with others NGO’s - 2,833
Example: WV Mexico
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
3. LABOR CAPACITIES
• Job training centers -handicraft, technical/vocational, entrepreneurship –
2, 876
• Farmers – technical training in: agriculture, negotiation, administration, entrepreneurship - 2,540
Example: WV Mexico
World Vision’s Way of Contributing to Child Well-being
4. MICRO FINANCE SUPPORT
• Entrepreneurship
• Micro incubation programs
• Partnerships to provide seed capital
5. UNIVERSITY SOCIAL SERVICE
12 national universities supporting:
Agriculture
Forest Engineering
Architecture
Archeology
Agronomy Engineering
Accounting
Health – dentist, nurses, nutrition
Teaching
Psychology
Veterinarians
- 316 youth -
Comparative Results 2002- 2006Critical Thinking8 to 18 years old
Managing Emotions 8 to 18 years old
Assertive Communication 8 to 18 yearsold