INTERACT RYLA UGANDA 2016 RESPONSIBLE YOUTH, A GIFT TO THE WORLD
Karungi, Winifred)
Table of Contents What is RYLA? ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Program Objectives ....................................................................................................................................... 1 District 9211 Interact RYLA 2016 – Uganda ................................................................................................. 1 The Role of Clubs ................................................................................................................................... 1 Participants .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Length and Timing ................................................................................................................................. 2 Budgeting and Funding ................................................................................................................................2 Participant selection .....................................................................................................................................2 Curriculum .....................................................................................................................................................2 Program delivery .................................................................................................................................... 2
What is RYLA? Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that brings together youth and young adults, ages 14-30, to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary. RYLAs often take the form of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians. Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs, which often cover all expenses. For these young adults, this recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders, and learn valuable information and career skills. RYLA gives Rotarians the opportunity to mentor promising young leaders serving their own communities and beyond. RYLA can bring new energy to a Rotary district, inspire ideas for service, increase support for community service projects and develop future Rotarians.
Program Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4.
To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth To encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective voluntary leadership by providing them with a valuable training experience To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth To publicly recognize the many young people who are rendering service to their communities as youth leaders
District 9211 Interact RYLA 2016 – Uganda The District Governor is responsible for all programs within the district, including RYLA. The Governor appoints a District Youth Service Chair, who in turn appoints a District RYLA chair to communicate and promote RYLA to the clubs and oversee a district committee that organizes a district-level RYLA.
The Role of Clubs The support and interest of individual clubs is a critical element in planning a successful RYLA. Rotary Clubs Make RYLA happen. Clubs are often responsible for selecting participants and funding their attendance.
Participants The Interact RYLA will focus on participants ages 14 -18. Each Interact Club can send a maximum of two participants to the training, who must be accompanied by a Patron.
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Length and Timing The RYLA will be a three day event starting on Friday 11 March 2016 and ending on Sunday 13 March 2016.
Budgeting and Funding To the greatest extent possible, RYLA is self-supporting; clubs pay the costs of the participants they sponsor. District funds are available to supplement the budget and we do get sponsors to meet the shortfall. We expect schools to meet the costs of transporting participants to and from a central pick up location (Greenhill Academy in Kibuli).
Participant selection Successful candidates should have some of the following qualifications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Demonstrated leadership experience or potential Cooperative nature and willingness to participate in a group An awareness of current events and international issues String communication skills Good performance in School Enthusiasm for sharing newfound skills with others Proven dedication to community service Have at least one more year at that level of education (i.e. highest would S.5 for A’level and S.3 for O’level).
Curriculum A core RYLA curriculum covers leadership, citizenship and personal development through the following general topics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Leadership: - Fundamentals of leadership, Ethics of positive leadership and Importance of communication skills in effective leadership Professional development skills such as Problem solving and conflict management, public speaking, time management Personal development: - Building self-confidence and self-esteem Elements of community and global citizenship; successful service projects and general project management skills What Rotary is and what it does for the community
Program delivery Different delivery techniques will be used including presentations, group work, outdoor activities and other informal learning methods.
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Draft RYLA Program Time (AM/PM)
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Wake up
Wake up
Exercise
Exercise
7
Break fast
Break fast
8
Recap of Day 1
Recap of Day 2
9
Speaker Two: Leadership development
Last speaker: Be a gift to the world
10
Tea
Tea
11
Official Opening
Review of expectations Awards ceremony
6
12
Departure
1 2
In charge
Lunch Arrival Registration
Speaker Three: service above self
Room allocation 3 4
Tea
Regroup
Debrief
Debrief
Welcome remarks Ground rules Expectation setting 5
Speaker One: Personal Development
Sharing of experiences from day’s activities
6
Refresh
Refresh
7
Supper
Dinner
8
Short film
Group Entertainment
Lights Out
Lights Out
9 10
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