Photo Diary: Leadership Camp 2013

This past December, 121 youth came to Leadership Camp at our center in Hlotse, Leribe. Youth learnt about HIV/AIDS, Gender Stereotypes, Sexual Abuse, Alcohol and Drugs, and Self-Esteem. In between sessions we had time for sports, games, talent shows, and singing (my life literally became a musical).

It was powerful to watch youth transform over the course of camp—to watch shy kids break out of their shells, witness new friendships being formed, and read campers' pledges for how they will show leadership in their communities at home over the coming year.

Below are a few photos that capture Shine Bright Leadership Camp 2013: 

Team building activities.

Camper speaks during a Life Skills session.

At evening talent shows youth showed off their dancing, singing and acting skills. 

Soccer time. 

HIV/AIDS awareness march.

Camp was full of dancing & singing from morning 'till night.

A tearful goodbye between new friends. 

This photo admittedly has nothing to do with Leadership Camp. I just thought these grandmothers were sweet.