MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Nehanda Rites of Passage Program is to
reaffirm the power of SISTERHOOD and promote positive alternatives to
African-American females through a safe, educational and fun-filled
environment. This program is geared towards females from the ages of
11-14, who are preparing to make the transformation from childhood to
young womanhood.
 GOAL
The goal of the Nehanda Rites of Passage Program is to
assist girls in learning to relate to others with understanding and
tolerance, making sound decisions and instilling morals and values into
their lives. This rites of passage program will create a platform
that encourages creativity, integrity, self-esteem and individual
expression.
 The Nehanda ("the beautiful one has arrived") Rites of
Passage Program will strive to prepare today's young women to make a
difference in their communities and families and to instill that they are
sacred, respected individuals in society and to discover their own unique
beauty inside as well as outside. The 10-month program will employ
spiritual, cultural and educational means to assist young women in
developing mind, body and spirit by the means of monthly assignments,
workshops, presentations and trips.
 Topics of discussion will include: relating to peer
pressure, cultural diversity, spiritual diversity, spirituality,
self-esteem, abstinence, drug abuse, career choices, health wellness,
meditation and much more. Monthly assignments are reinforced with
workshops, entertaining and educational field trips, community service
projects, creative writing, poetry writing, keeping a journal, selective
reading and retreats.
All workshops and classes are provided by qualified
individuals with a commitment to positively guide today's youth into young
womanhood.
 "It Takes A Village to Raise a Child."
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Develop an understanding of the Nguzo Saba value system
- Develop an understanding of African and African-American history and culture
- Develop an understanding of the concept of leadership, community service and pride
- Develop an understanding of spirituality and physical well being
- Develop an understanding of time management, organizations skills
- Develop an appreciation of the performing arts, i.e. dance, music and drama
- Developing an understanding of financial management
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