JULY 2025 ACTIVITIES REPORT
Lusekelo School of Computing, Tailoring and Fashion Design Self-Awareness workshop
On July 4th, the Resource Team engaged with students from Ungweru Organisation’s Skills Acquisition Unit (Lusekelo School of Computing, Tailoring and Fashion Design) on the first unit of SELL Module of Self-Awareness. The sessions empowered young people to discover their innate potential and how they can leverage their unique strengths to positively impact others in their communities.
On July 4th, the Resource Team engaged with students from Ungweru Organisation’s Skills Acquisition Unit (Lusekelo School of Computing, Tailoring and Fashion Design) on the first unit of SELL Module of Self-Awareness. The sessions empowered young people to discover their innate potential and how they can leverage their unique strengths to positively impact others in their communities.
Figure 1 Self-Awareness workshop with Ungweru students in progress
Figure 2 Ungweru students posing for a photo after the Self-awareness workshop
Masasa Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) outreach session
On July 4th Patricia SRH point person accompanied by Isaac the Team Leader and Samson engaged in open judgement-free and empowering discussions on puberty, body autonomy and their right to accurate SRH information among young adults of Masasa community in Mzuzu. These discussions aim to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding of natural body changes.
On July 4th Patricia SRH point person accompanied by Isaac the Team Leader and Samson engaged in open judgement-free and empowering discussions on puberty, body autonomy and their right to accurate SRH information among young adults of Masasa community in Mzuzu. These discussions aim to break myths, end stigma, promote awareness, respect and enhance understanding of natural body changes.
Figure 3 SRH workshop with the youth of Masasa community
Figure 4 Masasa youth with the parish priest and the catechist after the SRH workshop
Clean-up drive
On the 11th of July which was a second Friday in the month, the Y.D.U Team joined the entire Ungweru team, Mzuzu University students from Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments in the monthly clean up drive an initiative that encourages proper waste management and protecting mother earth.
On the 11th of July which was a second Friday in the month, the Y.D.U Team joined the entire Ungweru team, Mzuzu University students from Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments in the monthly clean up drive an initiative that encourages proper waste management and protecting mother earth.
Figure 4 Masasa youth with the parish priest and the catechist after the SRH workshop
Figure 5 Participants collecting waste
Presentation of certificate
The team presented a certificate to Brian Onali who has completed his studies at Mzuzu University and attended more than 4 SELL unit sessions on 17th July. Brian is from Kenya and is the founder of Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM), a vibrant group which is working with the Youth Development Unit in different causes.
The team presented a certificate to Brian Onali who has completed his studies at Mzuzu University and attended more than 4 SELL unit sessions on 17th July. Brian is from Kenya and is the founder of Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM), a vibrant group which is working with the Youth Development Unit in different causes.
Figure 7 Brian Onali receiving his SELL certificate
Care for the Earth unit Pilot Workshop
The YDU Team interacted with Mzuzu University students of the Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments on the Care for the Earth Unit pilot workshop. The workshop provided a platform where the participants were invited to deepen their understanding that we are in the web of life and their responsibility towards the environment.
The YDU Team interacted with Mzuzu University students of the Society of Forestry and Environmental Management (SFEM) and Society of Water and Sanitation Scientists (SWASS) departments on the Care for the Earth Unit pilot workshop. The workshop provided a platform where the participants were invited to deepen their understanding that we are in the web of life and their responsibility towards the environment.
Figure 8 Care for the Earth workshop sessions in progress
Figure 9 Participants after the Care for the Earth sessions
Community Building training with the Anglicans
From 24th to 27th of July, the Resource Team engaged with volunteers of the Anglican on Community Building training at Pastoral Center in Nkhata-Bay. This marks as a significant milestone as it is the fifth training session for this dedicated group, bringing them closer to completing all the first six rounds of training in the SELL manual. This manual is designed to equip young adults with a profound understanding of diverse perspectives, fostering their ability to peacefully co-exist and build thriving communities.
From 24th to 27th of July, the Resource Team engaged with volunteers of the Anglican on Community Building training at Pastoral Center in Nkhata-Bay. This marks as a significant milestone as it is the fifth training session for this dedicated group, bringing them closer to completing all the first six rounds of training in the SELL manual. This manual is designed to equip young adults with a profound understanding of diverse perspectives, fostering their ability to peacefully co-exist and build thriving communities.
Figure 10 A Ngoni cultural performance during community building training
Figure 11 A Chewa cultural perfomance during community building training
Figure 12 Volunteer Trainees after community building training
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