REPORT
ON THE GIRL POWER WORKSHOP HELD ON 9TH FEBRUARY 2013 IN THE HALL,
SADILI OVAL FROM 9.00a.m-3.00P.M .
Introduction
This
was our first workshop this year. We did an introduction to the Goal Programme
to the girls. We also had life skills sessions where people shared a few
aspects of life skills. The main purpose for this workshop was to launch our
year’s theme ‘’I have a voice’’ and give an overview of what they expect to be
doing this year and especially in the term.
Actual
Report
ATTENDANCE
The
turnout was good, though not all member schools that were invited came for the
workshop. Those in attendance were :
1)
Nairobi Day Sec’ School - 28
2) Huruma Girls Sec’ School - 12
3) Olympic High School - 11
4) Nazarene Pri School - 20
5) Malezi High - 8
6) Malezi Pri School -12
7) Lang’ata Barracks -12
8) Holy Unity Pri School -16
Total
Attendance 119 girls and 10 patrons.
Maono
Secondary School did not give an apology for not attending.
All
those who came were accompanied by their respective patrons.
Participation
and presentations
It
was a very lively gathering as everyone participated without fear in all the
activities we did. We had a programme that indicated an activity for each
school which was to be presented. All schools did well in this segment
specifically owing to the fact that they made prior preparations for their
various presentations from skits to songs and dances depicting various things,
effects of abortion to young girls, importance of health facilities, HIV and
AIDS, importance of education to the Girl Child..
Time
Management
The
girls kept time as they came in due time for the workshop. Our programme also
was in line with the time we had stipulated all through the day. However, lunch
was slightly delayed and this was a set back for us in the afternoon as it
interfered with our afternoon programme, forcing us to abscond doing the
debate. It was a disappointment for the girls as well as the patrons but they
took it in good stride.
Life
Skills Session
We
had a joint lifeskill session which was facilitated by one of the Sadili staff,
Ms. Evelyne Guchura. The girls enjoyed it as they shared a few aspects if life
skills. Also, we had some music and some dancing which we incorporated into our
life skills session.
Meals
We
provided lunch for the ones who were present. The food was enough for both the
girls and their patrons. No complains were forwarded about the food
Awards
Girl
Power did decide to award girls who did something extraordinary and positive in
the workshop in the opinion of the rest of the participants. The girls gave
names of the girls they felt deserved to be congratulated and had to give a
reason for their selection. 8 girls were
selected, 4 from high schools Nairobi
Day, Huruma Girls, Barracks and Olympic. 4 from primary, 2 Malezi girls , 1
Holy Unity and 1 Nazarene. The girls
were identified as; courageous, most impressive answers, great entertainer,
best singer and best dancer. They received writing note pads and special
pencils while the younger ones received a Barbie gift bag. And were all more
than happy for their gifts as they didn’t expect any of it.
A.O.Bs
The
girls and their patrons were informed of our new Kibera office and our intended plan including our
sports evenings from 4-5 here at Sadili for which proper communication will be
relayed to their patrons as soon as
possible.
Conclusion
By
the end of the day, we had done all that we needed to do. The girls learnt a
lot of things all through the day and they were grateful for everything we
offered and a day well spent. The workshop was successful and productive.
Report compiled by
1.Hazel
May
2.
Jayoung Naphtalie Margaret
Project
Assistant,
Girl
Power Clubs Africa.
Sadili
Oval Sports Academy.
