3rd PILLAR
Life Skills
Under our Life Skills pillar we provide mentorship and training specifically focused on the mental-emotional wellbeing.
Our flagship program here is YUMP, which stands for Youth Unleashed Mentorship Program.
Our activies are designed to be playful and engaging, while teaching specific tools that students are able to apply in their own lives. These include mindfulness techniques, stress management, self-love, change of habits, buildng self-esteem and self-discipline, building good relationships and much more.
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Together with our partners, we unleash over 10,000 children & youth every year.
Life-Skills Updates
Swimming Lesson with Grade 5 “Water Confidence” @ Korando
First, we walked the 10-minute stroll to the nearby swimming pool. Upon arrival, everyone changed into their appropriate swimming attire and took a quick shower. Once ready, we divided the kids into t…
Swimming Lesson with Grade 6 @ Korando
First, we tried to build up their water confidence by starting with the sea star exercise. They had to lay on their back and spread out like a sea star. This exercise is meant to teach them that the w…
“Be a Champion” Life Skills Session @ Remand Home
Yesterday, we had an enriching life skills talk with the boys at the remand center, centered around the concept of “Championship.” Together, we explored what it means to be a champion, discussing the …
Swimming Lesson with Grade 7 @ Korando
We started the swimming lessons with grade 7 by trying to build the water confidence. An important part of water confidence is to learn that the water will carry you and that you need to stay calm. On…
Swimming Lesson with Grade 8 @ Korando
We met with the entire class at the Korando Educational Center and then walked to the swimming pool. Everyone changed into appropriate swimwear, and we divided the class into two groups. Lucy supervis…
Life Skill Session @ Paul Wanjigi Alpine
After being welcomed by the school administration, we had our first session as a panel discussion. This was led by Laura and Jule. They explained the difference in education systems between Kenya and …