Capable Beyond Measure

Choose only to leave footprints behind,
Making the journey memorable to remind.
In nature we leave no trace,
As the experiences are given to embrace.

To this community you bring your space,
There is so much more behind your face,
More than to run the uncomfortable race,
Capable beyond measure to claim your place.

Do not hold back any longer,
Deep within lies the source to be stronger.
Stand tall to face the world like a soldier,
Prepared to enlighten those hearts who are colder,
Driven by all means to be closer,
At times of need you provide a strong shoulder.
Fearlessly lead the way forward
Despite the danger
Healing the core while releasing the anger.

By: Ruben
(participant on Educo Africa course)

Child & Youth Development Project

Educo Africa believes in the inherent strength and power of every person. We give young people the opportunity to experience themselves differently. Our programmes heal wounds, develop strengths and assist young people to grow into their full potential by learning from their own life experience.

Our CYD Project works in partnership with organisations in the Child & Youth Development sector. It provides capacity building to help them implement developmental programmes for youth at risk. These partnerships form a network of organisations who aim to better the lives of young people.

The CYD Project provides services for three types of partnerships:

As a service provider: to deliver outdoor developmental programmes to partners, within their broader developmental programme for youth in their care.
Capacity Building for our partner organisations: to enhance their ability to deliver developmental programmes and to sustain their developmental practice.
Skills Development for partners: to enable them to deliver their own outdoor programmes, within a broader developmental programme.

We aim to develop the following in both young people and adults:

Personal development and communication skills
Judgment and decision making
Tolerance in diversity
Severance and healing
Self awareness and personal vision
Reflection for learning
Environmental awareness

The CYD Project has 5 types of Courses:

Youth Courses: Personal Development or Rites of Passage ( 5 – 8 day course)
Personal Development Course for Adults: Level I ( 5-day course with a 1-day Follow-Up Workshop)
Facilitation and Experiential Learning Course for Adults (Accredited): Level II ( 7-day course with use of indoor facilities)
Outdoor Skills Training Course for Adults: Level III ( 8-day course)
Assessment Course for Adults who are ready to be assessed: Level IV( 4-day course)