Smart Project Needs International Volunteers

How We Achieve the Goal? The project employs humanistic and behavioural theories. Humanistic theory assumes that human beings have tendency to survive, develop, differentiate and grow (process called self-actualization). All people experience some kind of incongruence between the self and personal experiences but unconditional positive regard and empathy demonstrated by a mentor can make a difference. Behavioural theory is based on premises of reinforcement of safe behaviours, personality development and maintenance of personality. Through learning, formation of acceptable behaviours, attitudes, personality and habits; an enabling environment and positive reinforcement, behaviour change is achievable. Youths in Action employs both approaches towards behaviour change and maintenance of new behaviour through modelling or mentorship. The project utilizes mentors to sensitize students on behaviour change. Behaviour change is not incidental. It involves steps from being aware, concerned, acceptance, challenged, motivated to change, change and sustenance of change. The project sensitizes the target population on various health issues, facilitates decision making, makes follow-ups on success of the interventions and ensures sustainability of the project. Though the project is biased to the girl-child, every elected student will get knowledgeable to empower the child to differentiate a bad or good tough, secret and behaviour. The main sessions include topics on sexuality, attitude change, educational value, behaviour change, self-assertiveness, and life skills among others. Trainees engage in discussions, attend symposiums and role-play.