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- President Barack Obama

Africas’ future belongs to its young people, we need young Africans who are standing upand making things happen not only in their own countries but around the world“

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BARACK OBAMALEADERSHIP PROGRAMMENTORING YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS FOR THE WORLD

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The Induction Ceremony was held on 30th August 2014 and was graced by the distinguished personal presence of HonJustin Muturi, Speaker, National Assembly of Kenya, Hon Dr Joyce Laboso – Deputy Speaker, National Assembly of Kenya(represented), Ms Josephta Mukobe – PS, Interior and Coordination of National Government, Prof PLO Lumumba –Director, Kenya School of Law, Mr. Henry Ndede – UNEP, Kenya Country Program Coordinator, Mr Heshan De Silva amongmany other distinguished mentors.

Due to the short third term and students sitting for National Exams, most of the schoolvisits were postponed to allow the students to concentrate on the exams. However, someof the schools that were visited for school mentorship included Rose of Sharon Academywhich was conducted by Dr Beatrice Murunga, a trained professional counselor, trainer oftrainers, author and character development tutor. The theme of the school mentorshipprogram was, .“Be Humble in your Confidence and Courageous in your Character”

School Mentorship program/visits.

th thDecember 8 to 14 2014 marked our International Educational Tour to South Africa with 176 Distinguished Members

participating. The tour was named, . The tour included a visit to our“Walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela”partners at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, Vilakazi Street in Soweto where Nelson Mandela lived, and aMentorship session at the Kenyan Embassy in Pretoria hosted by Amb. Patrick Wamoto with his staff. The tour alsoincluded a visit to Cape Town where the team had a successful and inspiring mentorship program at the Stellenbosch

University and the FVZS institute of Leadership Development for students.

International Educational Tour - Johannesburg & Cape Town, South Africa.

rdOn the 23 of September 2014 the United Nations office in Nairobi hostedour Distinguished Members at the UN offices in Gigiri. During the tour, ourmembers were mentored on Environmental Leadership and were alsoeducated on the UN mandate on keeping peace around the world.

United Nations Tour

INDUCTION CEREMONY 2014

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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2014EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

St georges girls sec school

Kianda & loreto msongariSec schools

Alliance high school Alliance girls high school

Kastmil primary school, kasaraniMilimaniprimary school rose of sharon academy Aga khan high school

MELVIN jones school, nakuru kenya high school st marys school, nairobi

Shah lalji academy, nakuru

Upper hill secondary school Blessed narok academy

SPONSORSHIP

Many students who were unable to take the International Educational Tour due to financial constrains were hoping to getsponsorship through the program. Regrettably, most sponsors were reluctant to support International Tours. However, we wereable to secure support for Stacey Jebet Sang and her mother (who also doubles as her assistant) from The National Fund for the

Disabled of Kenya and The National Council for Persons with Disabilities for Ksh 137,000 and Ksh 50,000 respectively. Stacey lostboth her arms in the road accident that claimed the lives of some students from Loreto Msongari in 2011.

P A R T I C I P A T I N G S C H O O L S

· Sunshine Secondary School

Kituro High School·

St. Peters Cape View Homabay·Makini School·

Mkilimani Primary School·

Sponsored Teachers

Lion's Heart Help Group sponsored teachers from Alliance Girls High School, Alliance High School, and Rose of Sharon Academy

who benefited from a 50% sponsorship for the South African Tour while Kenya High School teacher benefited from a fully paid 100%

sponsorship.

Teachers from schools that register 50 students or more for the International Educational Tours are entitled to a fully sponsoredinternational trip. Those who register 25 for the International Educational Tours qualify for a 50% international tour sponsorship.

Annie Mugambi, the Chief Executive National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya presenting a cheque for Ksh 137,000 to The Lion's HeartHelp Group being sponsorship for Stacey Jebet Sang of Kianda High School for the International Educational Tour to South Africa.

. Ongata Academy, Rongai

Empopongi School, Narok·

Kenyatta University·State House Girls High School·

Thomas Burke Academy·

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The Barack Obama Leadership Program aims to develop a21st century generation of responsible and respectedleaders. This mission starts with the selection of youngstudents, particularly those who demonstrate thepotential to comprehend and apply the fundamentalprinciples needed by leaders as well as whom, by virtue oftheir age (from 10 to 25 years old), education, and areoften looked upon as role models.

Thus, the program seeks to equip selected students withvital leadership skills. To this end, working along with otherprofessionals/experts, the program endeavors to instructand equip the participants in parliamentary procedures,conflict resolution, disaster management, models ofleadership, public speaking, community and civicengagement, character development, educationalenhancement skills and international exposure through

organized international educational tours.

The Objectives of program

❶. To develop a cadre of positive young leadership throughoutthe nation.

To stimulate an appreciation for servant leadership in the❷.nation and the world.

To expose students to various leadership skills,❸.opportunities, and challenges.

To inform students of the current and emerging economic,❹.social, political, Communal and cultural issues affecting the

nation and the world. To nurture a network of positive young leaders by providing❺.

fertile opportunities for them to interact on various social andcultural settings.

To improve and develop confidence, character, humility and❻.courage in the young leaders.

To encourage civic education, participation and involvement,❼.such as the voting process.

To link the members of the program with other international❽.networks

To positively impact on the critical thinking of the students❾.

through International Educational Tours, which develop theircapacities and give them exposure to international standards.To create opportunities for the young leaders through❿.

exchange programs.

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Understand the basic values of good leadership and❶.

leaders.

Understand the institutional processes of the nation and❷.

around the world

Understand and articulate the critical issues facing the❸.

nation.

Develop a deeper appreciation for community❹.

participation and service.

Understand the importance of excelling in school while❺.

parents will appreciate rewarding good performance. Be exposed to sessions that will foster personal❻.

confidence, character development and success.

Develop an understanding of social engagements.❼.

Appreciate actual academic and social activities that❽.

occur in the nation and around the world.

Develop a critical thinking capacity that will help them❾.

analyze situations and make right decisions.

Be more focused in becoming champions and being role❿.

models themselves.

Selection of Students.

Students that have shown leadership qualities in education,sports, character or other identifiable skills are selected bythe schools and recommended for registration in theprogram. All selections are done through the schools by theschools administration. However, parents who feel that theyhave students that have the desired leadership skills thatrequire development are encouraged to engage the schoolswhere the students learn so that they can be recommendedfor registration.

Selected students are required to pay Ksh 10,000 by Bankers

Cheque payable to LION'S HEART HELP GROUP for registrationpurposes. Once registered, the student becomes a member of

the program and is entitled to the benefits of the programwhich include school mentorship whereby our mentors visit theschools for coaching, character development and mentorship.

Our members are encouraged to take at least one of theinternational educational tours in order to align themselvesto international thinking and exposure.

The Program

International Educational Tours.

Cost of the program.

This programme has been approved and authorised by the Ministry of Education.

“Change will not come if we wait for

some other person or some other me.

We are the ones we've been waing

for. We are the change that we seek.”

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“This program is amazing. It has opened my eyes to a new way of critical thinking. Theeducational tour to South Africa was both educational and fun-filled. I had fun and also learntquite a lot. Thank you for having me on board”.

Stacey Jebet Sang - Student, Kianda High School

“ I appreciate the Barack Obama Leadership Program for mentoring young leaders including mydaughter Shanelle. The trip to South Africa was not only a success and educative but alsotailored as an eye opener to all including the parents who took part in the trip. We really learnt alot. Let's continue working together as we prepare the young leaders to take on the world”.

MR. MARTIN KITHOME - Parent, The Kenya High School

“I really appreciate the great work. I had a magical time, learnt a lot and met new people who Iknow will help me in one way or the other in the future” .

CHRISPIN HERBERT KARANJA - Student, Alliance High School

“Thank you very much for everything. I am proud to say that apart from having fun, I got to learnso much. The trip was definitely worth it ”.

Trevor Oisebe - Student, St Mary's High School

“Through this program, I have gained valuable experiences for personal and leadershipdevelopment. Interacting with other team members enabled me to learn from them whilesupporting each other. The South African tour was an eye opener for me as I got to view andmake references to my country Kenya and see all that need reforms”.

Moses Obegi Meraba - Student, Upper Hill School

“I would like to express my gratitude to those that worked tirelessly to ensure the success of theeducational tour of South Africa. It was an unparalleled experience, packed full of fun and newexperiences that let us map our way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Leadership is an artfor which some fortunate people have inbuilt genius which this program seeks to develop”.

Ivy Andia Wakhu - Student, Alliance Girls High School

“This leadership program has helped me learn about public speaking and confidence. TheInternational tour to South Africa was a really good experience which I hope to get the privilegeof taking again”.

Jeremy Kenn Nyagudi - Student, Kilimani Junior Academy

TESTIMONIALS -IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“We pray and look forward to a very successful mentorship program that will not only shape ourfuture and the future of this great nation, but also show us how to get to the future in greatnessbecause we are not afraid of the future – We are the future".

ACHIENG MUTHEU - Student, Peponi School.

“This program will have far reaching ramifications to the society when these young leaders takean active role in leadership tomorrow. I am proud to be a part of this great foundation”.

Agnes Githahi - Teacher, Alliance Girls High School

P. O. Box 1847-00502 . St Francis ACK Church Road, Karen, Nairobi. Tel: 0711 888 999 / 0733-888-990

Email: [email protected] website: www.lionshearthelpgroup.org

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INTERNATIONALEDUCATIONAL TRIPSSwitzerland

3rd -10th april 2015 (GROUP I)

20th – 27th April 2015 (GROUP II)

Built between 1929 and 1937 to host the League of Naons, the Palais

des Naons now houses the United Naons Office at Geneva, which was

inaugurated in 1966 aer the dissoluon of the League of Naons. The

biggest United Naons staon outside of the headquarters in New York,

the office at Geneva provides crical support to the organizaon.

The tallest fountain in the world, the Jet d'Eau is a Geneva attraction thatcannot be missed. Projecting 460 feet (140m) into the air at a speed of 124miles per hour (200km/h) and pumping 132 gallons (500 litres) of water persecond.

One of the most creave and thought provoking museums in Europe, the

Internaonal Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum brings together

sculpture, installaon, photography and film to highlight the importance

of human rights.

Visit to united nations headquarters in new york

The Swiss Alps comprise all the mountains of Switzerland over 2,000

metres above sea level and almost all the highest mountains of the

Alps.

It's the sound of visitors shrieking with pleasure, when in

Switzerlands’ many fun parks. Explore adventure in a new way.

VISIT TO THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS

HEADQUARTERS, GENEVA

VISIT TO THE RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS, GENEVA

& THE RED CRESCENT MUSEUM

KENYA AUGUST 10TH - 14TH2015

U.S.A DECEMBER 7TH - 14 TH 2015

A visit to the Empire State Building , The New York Aquarium and

Statue of Liberty from left to right as above.

The Kenya School of Government-NAIROBI

The Young Leaders get a chance to interact with others fromvarious parts of the country and get mentored by InternationalSpeakers and Mentors from around the world.

International Young Leaders Conference

COST: Ksh 198,000

COST: Ksh 55,000 COST: Ksh 55,000

Mentorship on:

Leadership and IntegrityStrategic thinking and personal brandingStrategic leadership developmentWomen in leadershipTeam building and networking

HIGHLYRECOMMENDED

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