The FRANSALAIANBOYZ-BIRDZ- dossier as follows:
FRANSALIANBOYZ - FRANSALIANBIRDZ -
Our aims---
Our twin purposes are:
• To support, challenge and enable the learning of young people in order that they may realize their full potential in shaping their own lives.
• To promote the social and economic inclusion of all young people in the Parish of St. Francis de Sales, Nallasopara, so th
at they can contribute to, influence and be valued as part of their Parish community and of society as a whole. FBZ aim to:
• Offer opportunities for personal growth through which young people can develop life skills, confidence and self esteem.
• Recognise, respect and encourage initiatives of young people.
• Act as advocates on behalf of and alongside young people in challenging the inequalities and prejudices arising from their experiences and life circumstances.
• Offer a variety of informal education activities, programs and experiences which are recreational, social and fun!
• Acknowledge and value the diversity within youth culture and promote it within the wider Parish community.
• Challenge young people's actions, attitudes and words whilst encouraging them to realise the consequences of, and take responsibility for those actions, attitudes and words.
• Provide ways for young people to express their views and be heard.
• Offer support to young people through the transitions they experience in moving from childhood to adulthood.
• Offer relevant information, advice and education for young people on their rights and responsibilities and the issues which affect their lives, and so enable them to make informed decisions and choices.
• Who is FBZ member?
• FBZ member’s are young dedicated, who are trained, qualified and experienced to work informally with young people.
• FBZ members will make contact with young people in a variety of ways in and around the Parish of Nallasopara; in schools, in and around our neighbor-hood and anywhere else that young people get together.
• FBZ members help young people in groups or individually to get involved with positive activities and be active members of their Parish communities.
• FBZ members help young people to find good quality advice and guidance and support them with specific issues that are affecting them.
