YWCA ENCOURAGES YOUNG WOMEN TO ‘RISE UP!’
The Solomon Islands YWCA has recently launched a new leadership training program for young women called ‘Rise Up!’ This 4 day program, which is funded by the AusAID Pacific Leadership Program and the World YWCA, is designed to equip young women with the skills to create real and lasting social change for the improvement of their communities.
During the training, around 20 young women will come together to learn about topics such as human rights, public speaking, gender, and advocacy planning. They will also be encouraged to explore their own ideas about what makes a good and bad leader, and to find their own unique leadership style. One of the highlights of the 4 day program will be the ‘leadership panel’ where the young women will have a chance to ask questions to three prominent women leaders in the Solomon Islands.
Julieanne Wickham, YWCA Program Officer said that young woman want to be part of the social change process but often feel like they lack the skills and knowledge to contribute. ‘Young women often know exactly what needs to change to make their communities a better place, so the YWCA has designed the Rise Up! program to equip them with the practical skills they need to take action.
Applications will shortly by open for the next Rise Up! program, which will be running in Honiara from the 29th June – 2nd July. Applications are open to all young women between the ages of 18-30 with no minimum education requirements. The YWCA will also be running the Rise Up! program in Munda in September of this year with exact dates to be confirmed. All enquiries about the Rise Up! program should be directed to Ms Julieanne Wickham at the YWCA office on 22834.
Media Enquiries: Alice Iwebu, General Secretary, email: ywca@solomon.com.sb
