After some revision, my independent study project has been approved. I am examining the leadership of a local youth organization, completely run by kids, in the shack communities of Cato Manor. I will also be reading about youth resistance during apartheid and interviewing youth leaders in Durban to find similarities and differences.
During the 1980s, the slogan for youth organization was, "Liberation first, education later." It seems that the "later" part of that slogan is now. Public education is in pretty terrible conditions. School fees(public school costs money), lack of school lunch, unqualified teachers, and barriers to higher learning, to say just a few problems, are standing in the way for many students.
I will be observing their breakfast feeding program, home visits to community members with HIV/AIDS, "Life Skill" mentoring program in high schools, sports activities and more. Last month, i went to a dance competition where they filled an entire hall with kids, and raised a large amount of money.
I am very excited to start research, but more importantly, to start spending some time with these kids. I start tomorrow at 6:30, helping them feed local school children. I also think i will be teaching basketball. I'll keep you posted.
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To teach basketball, don't you have to be able to play it?
i am a god. I was going pro if i didnt break my clavical.
Happy Birthday Lou! We miss you. Lauren is about to start a new job taking apart brains, Melissa just got back from her senior trip and is counting the days until it's al over. Julie is heading to western minnesota for the summer. Look forward to seeing the beloit cousins stateside!
Love.
Eileen
happpy birthday louie! We miss you back here. It looks like you are having the time of your life over there. Your blog is quite impressive. Hope you have a great time on your 21st! Love,
Denise and Caitlin
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