Transcript Lions Quest
Lions Quest:
Because young people around the world need skills for life
Building Youth in Your Community through Lions Quest
Rebecca Daou and Matthew Kiefer Lions Clubs International Foundation
Agenda What is Lions Quest?
Where is Lions Quest?
Why is Lions Quest needed?
How can Lions Quest be implemented?
Discussion
What is Lions Quest? Youth Service Drug education Skills for life Community
Overview More than 25 years experience 12 million youth served 60 countries – 20 more with potential More than 500,000 educators trained Translated into 30 languages Hope for the Future
Advantages A worldwide program Gives hope for the future Benefits are many – for youth, parents, school and community
Benefits Develops positive social behavior like self discipline, responsibility, good judgment and the ability to get along with others.
Benefits Develops a commitment to families, schools, peers and community.
Benefits Develops a commitment to leading healthy and drug free lives.
Where is Lions Quest?
Success Stories CASEL (Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning) research has shown that social emotional learning (SEL) can improve academic performance by at least 11 percent.
Lions Quest
is a CASEL select SEL program – the highest rating awarded.
Success Stories Norway • 30 life skills programs evaluated • Lions Quest one of only ten programs to have a documented effect in addressing the social and emotional needs of children.
Success Stories Germany and Finland • A specific unit created to serve the needs of immigrant populations.
Lions Quest addresses the well-being of all children!
Success Stories Belize • Lions Quest trainer official employee of the Ministry of Education • Reduces cost of program implementation • Allows for more rapid expansion
Why Lions Quest – A Need Worldwide
Education Less than
20%
of students continue secondary school in many African countries Asia has the highest dropout rate (UNESCO, 2004). Countries like India, Myanmar and Pakistan have dropout rates of
50%
in the primary stage.
The UNESCO data shows that about
45%
of the total global youth are not attending school.
A Solution for Youth: Lions Quest
A scientifically-devised, structured program that has answers to these situations facing youth. Lions Quest fosters the development of self disciplined and thoughtful students committed to family, friends, school and community.
What is Lions Quest? Life skills program of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) For students from kindergarten to grade 12 Classroom curriculum that may be integrated into existing courses or taught on its own Unique collaborations of students and their families, schools and Lions
Programs
Skills for Growing (SFG)
Primary school
Skills for Adolescence (SFA)
Middle school
Skills for Action (SFC)
Secondary school
What does Lions Quest teach students? Responsible decision making, goal-setting & accountability Positive interpersonal relationships Resisting peer pressure Community service
What about similar programs?
Only Lions Quest is: Global Comprehensive, not fragmented Larger in scope than others Covers a variety of topics
Funding Resources Core 4 Grants from LCIF Contributions from Lions Support from Schools/Governments Support from corporations and foundations
Next Steps: Leading Countries Leading Countries will be trained to act as resources for new countries in the same region Will assist new countries in starting the program Will collaborate directly with LCIF staff Possibility for annual region-wide meetings Plans for meetings in East Africa, North Africa/Middle East, and West Africa
Next Steps: LCIF Support LCIF staff are available to: Orient Lions and their partners Help with program assessment and next steps for new programs Assist with pilot program Support program expansion
LCIF Support LCIF Grants:
Promotional:
US$1,000 grants to support one or more promotional seminars for Lions, educators and community members interested in starting a Lions Quest program
Core 4:
Maximum matching grant of US$100,000 pilot or expand Lions Quest in a new country
LCIF Support Lions Quest Department 300 W. 22 nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, USA Tel. +630-571-5466, ext.6965
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.lions-quest.org
Also available: Promotional materials and DVDs Sample Lions Quest teacher and student materials
Questions?
encourage membership
Lions Quest:
Because young people around the world need skills for life
Day 2 How to Implement Lions Quest
Lions Quest How-To Kit How-To Guide International Overview Resource DVD Videos of Lions Quest around the world Introduction to Lions Quest presentation Request the kit from LCIF
How to start Lions Quest in local schools?
This presentation includes: Six Steps for Success: The Implementation Process Leading Countries LCIF Support
Six Steps for Success
Step #1: Learn
Visit www.lions-quest.org
to learn more Contact LCIF to request additional information and sample materials Review information and materials with local school officials Work with LCIF to determine next steps
Lions Quest Web site
Six Steps for Success
Step #2: Endorse
Gather local experts to formally assess and endorse Lions Quest Ensure the program addresses issues that are important to the community
Six Steps for Success
Step #3: Plan
Establish Lions Quest steering committee Develop plan for pilot program and secure funding Identify who needs to be involved
Six Steps for Success
Schools
Students Teachers Administrators
Family
Parents Siblings Friends
Lions Quest Community
Government Civic Groups Organizations
Six Steps for Success
Step #4: Test
Conduct the first pilot workshop Evaluate the results of pilot implementation
Six Steps for Success
Step #5: Implement
Establish Lions Quest organization to support program expansion Public Awareness Teacher Training Workshops Implementation in Schools Understanding the Challenges Evaluation
Public Awareness Create awareness with Lions, schools and community through seminars/presentations Include write-ups in District and MD bulletins Distribute materials (i.e. brochures, DVDs, posters) Use media to create awareness in society
Teacher Training Workshops Explain the program to school administrators Select a minimum of two teachers per school Organize workshops for teachers Trained educators must implement in school Typically, workshops are 2-3 days in length
Trainer Availability There are more than 100 Lions Quest trainers in 30 countries around the world In the future, we endeavor to promote more trainers in every area of implementation
Six Steps for Success
Step #6: Sustain
Involve Lions with the Lions Quest program Identify possible funding sources
Future of Lions Quest For lasting impact, we need to involve
local governments
as well as
groups of schools
to work with Lions on a long term basis and see the change in environment.
Funding Resources Core 4 Grants from LCIF Contributions from Lions Support from Schools/Governments Support from corporations and foundations
Next Steps: Leading Countries Leading Countries will be trained to act as resources for new countries in the same region Will assist new countries in starting the program Will collaborate directly with LCIF staff Possibility for annual region-wide meetings Plans for meetings in East Africa, North Africa/Middle East, and West Africa
Next Steps: LCIF Support LCIF staff are available to: Orient Lions and their partners Help with program assessment and next steps for new programs Assist with pilot program Support program expansion
LCIF Support LCIF Grants:
Promotional:
US$1,000 grants to support one or more promotional seminars for Lions, educators and community members interested in starting a Lions Quest program
Core 4:
Maximum matching grant of US$100,000 pilot or expand Lions Quest in a new country
LCIF Support Lions Quest Department 300 W. 22 nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, USA Tel. +630-571-5466, ext.6965
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.lions-quest.org
Also available: Promotional materials and DVDs Sample Lions Quest teacher and student materials
Questions?
encourage membership