By Dan Waithaka | Centre Nurse
In recent years, there has been a focus on the importance of educating girls, both for their own empowerment and for the betterment of their future families. Equally important is instilling the values of positive masculinity in boys so they will grow to be responsible, compasionate men.
Each year, the boys at the Centre who are completing eighth grade undergo initiation rites to help them understand the roles and responsibilities of being a man. Since most of these young people have not experienced healthy family role models, it's critical they be taught these lessons explicitly. The 10-day process is led by CYEC staff, clergy, social workers and teen counselors. Topics include making life choices, financial literacy, healthy sexuality, HIV/AIDS awareness, career goal-setting and substance abuse, among other topics.
With a support provided by you, these boys will grow to be healthy, ethical men. Please be sure to remember the CYEC in your holiday giving!
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