PATHWAYS TO PURPOSE

A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

that guides young adults towards self-discovery. this program offers key skills to manage stress, teaches the importance of ethics and ethical decision-making, and prepares participants for the challenges that may lie ahead. It also equips them with tools for personal growth and societal engagement.

Day 1: Understanding your Inner vs Outer Self, & Stress management.

Session 1: Choosing Your Right Mental Life

- Introduction to mental health and personal development, will and flexibility. Accepting and reflecting on your inner and outer world.
- Interactive workshop: Identifying personal strengths and areas for growth accepting rejection from others and your own emotions.

Session2: Effective Stress Management

- Discussion on distinguishing between positive and negative stress
- Practical techniques for managing daily stressors and crises.

Day 2: Ethics, Self-Love, and Relationships

Session 1: Ethics and Personal Responsibility

- Lecture on basic ethical principles and personal decision-making.
- Group discussions on real-life ethical dilemmas faced by young adults.

Session 2: Love, Self-Love, and Nurturing Relationships

- Workshop on building self-esteem and practising self-love.
- Role-playing exercises on nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships.

Day 3: Navigating your Way to a Fulfilled Life in a Complex Digital World

Session 1: Surfing the Waves of a Digital World

- Seminar on the impacts of digital technology
  - Privacy: Safeguarding your inner world and carefully choosing your outer world.
  - Forming deep and meaningful relationships
- Case studies on digital dilemmas and fostering healthy online behaviours.

Session 2: Building Meaningful Connections

- Activities focused on effective communication and deepening interpersonal connections. Communication is more than just words.
- Strategies for balancing online and offline interactions.

Day 4: Educational Pathways and Future Aspirations

Session 1: Lifelong Learning and Intellectual Curiosity

- Interactive presentation on recognising your need to learn and the importance of continuous learning and curiosity.
- Recognising the value of our collective knowledge. Exploring educational opportunities and barriers in modern contexts

Session 2: Vision and Goal Setting

- Workshop on using the Ikigai method to find personal and professional purpose.
- Group activity: Setting short-term and long-term educational and career goals.

Day 5: Personal Empowerment and Community Engagement

Session 1: Self-Management and Resilience

- Techniques for self-control, impulse management, and developing resilience.
- Discussion on overcoming personal and professional setbacks.

Session 2: Civic and Political Engagement

- Seminar on the importance of civic engagement and understanding global issues.
- Planning and initiating a community project or social action.

Program Features:

Reflective Journaling: Encourage participants to maintain a daily journal to reflect on their learning and emotional growth.
Expert Talks: Include guest speakers from various fields to provide insights on mental health, digital safety, and career planning.
Continuity Plan: Establish a mentorship program and follow-up workshops to support ongoing personal development and engagement.