YOUTH IMPACT HUB SUMMER CURRICULUM
Welcome to the Youth Impact Hub (YIH). This mission-driven program combines community research, mentorship and presentation practice to help scholars design real-world impact projects.
Community-focused
Jali Watoto Center Activity
JALI WATOTO CENTER: EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
The Jali Watoto Center is a flagship community engagement initiative dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and strengthening families and communities. Through education, mentorship, health promotion, psychosocial support, and community outreach, the Center contributes to the holistic development of children while fostering sustainable social transformation.
For CUR students, the Jali Watoto Center serves as an important component of the Youth Impact Hub Program, which promotes leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Students engage in project-based learning and mentorship sessions, gaining real-world experience while applying classroom knowledge in community settings.
For the community, the Center enhances child protection, education, health awareness, and family well-being. It empowers parents and caregivers while promoting sustainable development through collaboration and outreach programs.
The Jali Watoto Center reflects CUR’s commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and integral human development by connecting education, research, innovation, and service.
Program Objectives
Scholars will learn about youth-led impact by combining practical project work with community research and mentorship.
- Hands-on participation in the Jali Watoto project at Save Health Center.
- Team discussions that strengthen project planning and leadership skills.
- Design and present a Community Project based on real community needs.
Research & Community Health
- Conduct qualitative interviews with mothers to understand impact.
- Visit Society for Family Health outreach sites to learn about community health delivery.
Expectations & Mentorship
As Jali Watoto representatives, scholars are expected to be honest, kind, curious and respectful. Teamwork, active listening and dependable participation are essential.
Key assignments
- Write a 200-word reflection on the Save Health Center visit and program benefits.
- Conduct at least three interviews with mothers attending the childcare center.
- Present the team’s Community Project during the YIH lecture series.
Mentorship
- Receive guidance from Sydney and Melat during Scholar Sessions.
Community Project Guide
Your Community Project should present a clear problem, a strong solution, and a measurable plan.
- Describe the problem.
- Identify a guiding question or goal.
- Identify key stakeholders.
- Explain how to measure success.
- Identify weaknesses.
- Explain the proposed solution.
- List steps to achieve the project.
Quick Facts
- Orientation: Fri, June 12 at 15:30
- Main site: Save Health Center
- Key event: YIH Lecture Series
- Target group: Scholars & select students
Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday June 12 | 15:30 | CUR | Orientation, team talk, Scholar Session |
| Monday June 15 | TBD | Save Health Center | Team work: solutions & stakeholders |
| Tuesday June 16 | TBD | Save Health Center | Monitor & interviews; Team Talk |
| Wednesday June 17 | TBD | Save Health Center | Monitor & interviews; Team Talk |
| Thursday June 18 | TBD | Save Health Center | Monitor & interviews; Presentation practice |
| Friday June 19 | TBD | Save Health Center | Monitor & interviews; Practice |
| Monday June 22 | TBD | Save Health Center | Monitor & interviews; Scholar Session |
| Tuesday June 23 | 14:30 - 17:00 | CUR Computer Lab 3 | Presentation practice; YIH Lecture Series |
| Wednesday June 24 | TBD | TBD | Reflection |
| Thursday June 25 | TBD | TBD | Scholar Session; YIH Dinner |
| Friday June 26 | All Day | Society for Family Health South Site | Site tour |
Orientation
- Introductions: name, study, favorite activity.
- Overview of YIH objectives.
- Explain Jali Watoto and Community Project.
- Team talks and mentorship sessions.
Team
Participants include scholars and program staff who will guide group activities, research sessions, and presentations.