Youngsters lead by example…
An upcoming youth group based in Manurewa called Spoken Words carried out the “Spoken Words Amazing Race” on 24th January 2015. The race contained several community benefit activities which allowed the participating youth to gain many life skills while making a positive contribution to the community and raising awareness about issues like emergency preparedness, cleaner environment, encouraging healthy food choices and education for those who are less fortunate.
The race consisted of four teams of three youth members with each team having their own transport and a driver. “It was a pleasure seeing the kids carrying out each task with utmost sincerity and dedication” said Mrs. Ravneet Sandhu, a parent helper for the event. “They are our future citizens and empowering them with all round skills will benefit not only them but the communities they live in” said R Singh, another parent.
The race began at Nanaksar That Isher Darbar (Sikh Temple) in Manurewa from where the teams headed to Botanical Gardens and performed several key components of First Aid including CPR and dressing a wound. The teams then picked up rubbish from pre-allocated streets of Manurewa. Then the teams were given $100 each as the next task involved them to purchase and create food packages for 40 people that included all the daily servings required from different food groups.
Lastly, the teams were given a budget of $240 each from which they had to purchase and make 12 “back to school” packs for students which included all the necessities required for school. The food packages were donated to South Auckland Christian Food Bank in Mangere and the 12 school bags were donated to Manurewa High School for its students.
“I believe being part of the group has really allowed me to grow as a person and it has been very satisfying making this small but important difference in lives of others through this event” said Jaspreet Singh, Youth Leader, Spoken Words Youth Group.
The group received a $2000 grant from Ministry of Youth Development to run this project. The purpose of the group is to support the youth so they can use their skills, abilities and talents to be an asset to the society. The group does a range of activities that focus from having fun and building healthy relationships to making positive contributions to our community.
The group has plans to keep its members involved in community benefit as well as personal development programmes including health & sports. Young people between the ages of 13 to 24 who are keen to join the group can contact Jaspreet Singh on 021 026 75360 or Spokenwordsyouthgroup@gmail.com
An upcoming youth group based in Manurewa called Spoken Words carried out the “Spoken Words Amazing Race” on 24th January 2015. The race contained several community benefit activities which allowed the participating youth to gain many life skills while making a positive contribution to the...
An upcoming youth group based in Manurewa called Spoken Words carried out the “Spoken Words Amazing Race” on 24th January 2015. The race contained several community benefit activities which allowed the participating youth to gain many life skills while making a positive contribution to the community and raising awareness about issues like emergency preparedness, cleaner environment, encouraging healthy food choices and education for those who are less fortunate.
The race consisted of four teams of three youth members with each team having their own transport and a driver. “It was a pleasure seeing the kids carrying out each task with utmost sincerity and dedication” said Mrs. Ravneet Sandhu, a parent helper for the event. “They are our future citizens and empowering them with all round skills will benefit not only them but the communities they live in” said R Singh, another parent.
The race began at Nanaksar That Isher Darbar (Sikh Temple) in Manurewa from where the teams headed to Botanical Gardens and performed several key components of First Aid including CPR and dressing a wound. The teams then picked up rubbish from pre-allocated streets of Manurewa. Then the teams were given $100 each as the next task involved them to purchase and create food packages for 40 people that included all the daily servings required from different food groups.
Lastly, the teams were given a budget of $240 each from which they had to purchase and make 12 “back to school” packs for students which included all the necessities required for school. The food packages were donated to South Auckland Christian Food Bank in Mangere and the 12 school bags were donated to Manurewa High School for its students.
“I believe being part of the group has really allowed me to grow as a person and it has been very satisfying making this small but important difference in lives of others through this event” said Jaspreet Singh, Youth Leader, Spoken Words Youth Group.
The group received a $2000 grant from Ministry of Youth Development to run this project. The purpose of the group is to support the youth so they can use their skills, abilities and talents to be an asset to the society. The group does a range of activities that focus from having fun and building healthy relationships to making positive contributions to our community.
The group has plans to keep its members involved in community benefit as well as personal development programmes including health & sports. Young people between the ages of 13 to 24 who are keen to join the group can contact Jaspreet Singh on 021 026 75360 or Spokenwordsyouthgroup@gmail.com
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