YouthCare 2000 and Beyond

YouthCare 2000 and Beyond uses in- and out-of-school lectures and experiences to try to reduce the rising incidence of youth delinquency, absenteeism and dropping out of school, problematic behaviour, violence and bullying, socio-cultural dislocation, falling standards of education, high failure rates, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS.

Specifically, in an effort to reach young people and have a lasting impact, the organisation gives talks to youth at public and private schools about values, sex education leadership, and careers. Where possible, these discussions are timed to coincide with students' experiences - e.g., career talks for senior students are held at a time in the school calendar when students are preparing for the University. Volunteer speakers visit schools, approximately 8 per week, reaching between 500 and 2000 students at each school. Schools in remote areas are a special focus; in 2005, the organisation will be partnering with the state programme on HIV prevention in the school system by reaching out to students in rural areas.

The organisation says it aims to take this form of education to the youth where they are. To that end, workshops, seminars, excursions, and camping trips reach out to young people in out-of-school settings.

The various media of lecture engaged by the YouthCare 2000 and Beyond are distributed to students for keepsake and future reference.

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The organisation aims to:

• have an impact on youth by sharing with them wholesome knowledge and information intended to lead them in the right direction in their lives.
• encourage them to pursue excellence in all areas of life.
• build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
• produce youth with a vision to accomplish a given mission, changing themselves and others around them.