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BARACK OBAMALEADERSHIP PROGRAM
MENTORING YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS FOR THE WORLD
“We need to internalize this idea of Excellence. Not many folks spend a
lot of time trying to be Excellent.” - President Barack Obama.
MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR MESSAGES FROM OUR MENTORS
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It is yet another opportunity for us to thank God for thewonderful gift of life and a brand new year and season.It has been a wonderful journey in 2015 and we thank all
of our partners who have worked so tirelessly with usthrough the past year. A big Thank You to all of you.
Last year we participated in various activities includingthe World Environmental Day at the invitation of UNEP.
Our members were able to meet with Ms Shale-WorkZewde, the Director General of UNON. We also
conducted several School Mentorship Programs which isan ongoing activity. We hope to cover as many schoolsas possible this year. We also conducted our annual
Young Leaders Conference in August last year.
Our visit to Red Cross was cancelled due to logisticalchallenges at Red Cross and we therefore embarked onour much awaited visit to the National Assembly.
Having secured a date for the visit following theapproval by the Speaker, we again had to postpone the
visit owing to the prolonged teachers strike last year.However, we hope that we shall be able to make the visit
this year according to our calendar of events.
Our International Educational Tours took us to Geneva
Switzerland where we engaged with the United Nations,Red Cross and other institutions. We also visitedBrussels, Belgium where we visited the European UnionParliament, Euro Space Center among other veryexciting Educational areas. We thank all the parents who
sacrificed to make the members participate in the tours.
Finally, I thank all our members for being ready to learn
and change for the better. We look forward to anexciting 2016 together.
May God bless you all.
WINNIE A. GOGA
Program Director
Barack Obama Leadership Program
Prof Marta Bennett,
DVC, International Leadership University
“Many or most of us have seen the FedEx logo many
times befor e. However, very few of us can noti ce the
arr ow in the logo. Probably even now some of us can
sti ll not see the arr ow. This is where FOCUS comes in.
I f you sti ll cannot see it then look in between the “E”
and “x”…now you can see it very clearly and it has
always been there all along – Great Leadership requir e
great focus”
Hon Rev Kenn Nyagudi,
Country Director,
Lion’s Heart Help Group
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THE PROGRAMAPPROVED BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
“The mind will register
and brand a person withi
the first few seconds of
their meeting. You need t
be in charge of your own
personal branding….if
you are not in charge,
then people wil l brand
you the way they like. Be
in charge of your own
brand; Brand yourself by
oursel .”
Prof PLO
Lumumba
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The Barack Obama Leadership Program (BOLP) aims todevelop a 21st century generation of leaders. Thismission starts with the selection of young students,
particularly those who demonstrate the potential to
comprehend and apply the fundamental principlesneeded by leaders as well as whom, by virtue of theirage (from 10 to 25 years old) and education, are oftenlooked upon as role models.
Thus, the program seeks to equip selected students, withvital leadership skills. To this end, working along with
other professionals/experts, the program endeavors toinstruct and equip the participants in parliamentary
procedures, conflict resolution, disaster management,models of leadership, public speaking, community and
civic engagement, character development, educationalenhancement skills and international exposure throughorganized international educational tours.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
1. To develop a cadre of positive young leadership
throughout the nation.2. To stimulate an appreciation for servant leadership in
the nation and the world.3. To expose students to various leadership skills,
opportunities, and challenges.4. To inform students of the current and emergingeconomic, social, political,Communal and cultural issuesaffecting the nation and the world.5. To nurture a network of positive young leaders by
providing fertile opportunities for them to interact onvarious social and cultural settings.6. To improve and develop confidence, character,
humility and courage in the young leaders.7. To encourage civic education, participation and
involvement, such as the voting process.
8. To link the members of the program with other
international networks
9. To positively impact on the critical thinking of the
students through International Educational Tours,
which develop their capacities and give them
exposure to international standards.
10. To create opportunities for the young leaders
through exchange programs.
SELECTION OF STUDENTS.
Students that have shown leadership qualities in
education, sports, character or other identifiable skills
are selected by the schools and recommended for
registration in the program. All selections are done
through the schools by the schools administration.
However, parents who feel that they have students that
have the desired leadership skills that require
development are encouraged to engage the schools
where the students learn so that they can be
recommended for registration.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will:
1. Understand the basic values of good leadership
and leaders.
2. Understand the institutional processes of the
nation and around the world
3. Understand and articulate the critical issues
facing the nation.
4. Develop a deeper appreciation for community
participation and service.
5. Understand the importance of excelling in
school while parents will appreciate rewarding
good performance.6. Be exposed to sessions that will foster personal
confidence, character development and success
7. Develop an understanding of social
engagements.
8. Appreciate actual academic and social activities
that occur in the nation and around the world.
9. Develop a critical thinking capacity that will
help them analyze situations and make right
decisions.
10. Be more focused in becoming champions and
being role models themselves.
YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE.
We highly recommend that our members make plans
and preparations to attend our annual Young Leaders
Conference where all members get the opportunity to
interact and share experiences. They get to be mentored
by mentors from Kenya and around the world. Our
Junior Leaders also get their own separate sessions with
their own mentors.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TOURS.
Our members are encouraged to take at least one of the
international educational tours in order to align
themselves to international thinking and exposure.
COST OF THE PROGRAM.
Selected students are required to pay Ksh 10,000 by
Bankers Cheque payable to LION’S HEART HELP
GROUP for registration purposes. Once registered, the
student becomes a member of the program and entitled
to the benefits of the program which include school
mentorship whereby our mentors visit the schools for
coaching and mentorship. This is a one off payment.
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SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Due to the short third term, National exams and the teachers strike we were not able to visit as many schools as
we had planned due to the foregoing. Some schools also had activities during the proposed school mentorship
visits and therefore this posed another challenge. However, some schools were visited and our mentors were
able to interact with the members.
YOUNG LEADERS SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE
On the 27th of August 2015, our members assembled at The Good Shepherd Hall along Ngong Road for the
annual Young Leaders Conference. The Young Leaders interacted with other members from around the country
and were taught various topics related to Leadership. The main mentor was Prof. Marta Bennett, the current
DVC at the International Leadership University. Prof Marta Bennett has served in Kenya since 1994, first at
Daystar University as Director of Student Development, Senior and then as Dean of Postgraduate Studies. In
2006 she left Daystar to join International Leadership University as head of the Department of Leadership
Studies and Associate Professor. Leadership Studies programs include the Diploma in Leadership, Bachelor of
Science in Leadership and Management, Master's in Organizational Leadership, and Master of Science in
Governance.
The main mentor for the Junior Leaders was Dr. Beatrice Murunga. Dr.Murunga is a qualified counselor,
Psychotherapist, Lecturer and Trainer.She has also been an Assistant Executive Director for Training and also
held the post of Women and Children Programs Coordinator for the Great Lakes region.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TOURS - 2015
In 2015, we had two International Educational Tours. In April 2015, two separate teams participated in the tour
to Geneva, Switzerland. The first team left the country on the 3rd of April and returned on the 9th of April 2015.
The second team left on the 20th of April and returned on the 26th of April 2015. The members who participated
in the Geneva, Switzerland International Educational Tour were 65 members. They toured the United Nations
Headquarters, Red Cross, and the Swiss Alps among many other places
On the 6th of December 2015, our 57 members left the country for Brussels, Belgium. During that period, there
was a terrorist attack in Paris, France and the some of the terrorists fled into Belgium. This caused a lot of
anxiety as Brussels had to be under lock down for almost one week while the security agents assessed the
security situation of the county. In consultation with the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi, and our Embassy in
Kenya, the safety of our members was guaranteed by Her Excellency >>>>>>>, the Belgian Ambassador to
Kenya at a meeting with our Program Director. The members returned safely on the 13th of December 2015
having visited The European Union Parliament, Euro Space Centre, Atomium among others.
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
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Mentor , Develop, Coach, Expose 2016 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
FEBRUARY 2016
VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The laws that are made and passed in Parliament
affect all Kenyans regardless of their race, religion, political affiliation or otherwise. It is therefore
important for our young leaders to understand the process of making laws and how to influence the
process in the future.
14TH -16THAPRIL 2016
YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
The Young Leaders get the unique opportunity tomeet and interact with other members and our
mentors on a personal level where they engage them
in discussions, questions and answers. Speaking oncarefully selected Leadership topics by our mentors,
the members always leave with a positive impact in
their lives.
JULY & AUGUST 2016 - 2 GROUPS
VISIT TO NEW YORK, USA
The visit to New York, USA shall include a visit to
the UN Headquarters, Capitol Hill, The
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum andfun time in the waters and roller coasters at Coney
Island.
11TH- 18TH DECEMBER 2016JOHANNESBURG &DURBAN , SOUTH AFRICA
Sun City located 2hrs away from Johannesburg is
one of the most popular destinations in the world. A
visit to the sandy beaches of Durban and otherexciting places will be an unforgettable experience
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2016Calendar of Events
Month (2016) Event Highlights Cost (Ksh)
January New Registrations
(This does not apply toour current members).
Receiving and processing new
applications from schools forregistration upon payments by
Bankers Cheque payable to
LION’S HEART HELP GROUP.
Ksh10,000(Non-refundable)
February Educational TourVisit to the NationalAssembly of Kenya
A visit to Parliament shall exposethe leaders to live parliamentarydebates and a deeperunderstanding of how laws aremade. These laws affect all people
irrespective of social, political,religious status or otherwise.
Ksh3,000(Payable by Mpesa to
0711 888 999**Members who had
paid for Red Cross visitneed not to pay
March School MentorshipPrograms / Visits
In consultation with the schools,selected Professional Mentors
shall be sent to the schools for theschool mentorship programs
NIL
April 14th – 16th (3 days)
International YoungLeaders Conference atInternational LeadershipUniversity(3 days)
The Young Leaders get a chanceto interact with others fromvarious parts of the country andget mentored by InternationalSpeakers / Mentors from around
the country
Ksh10,000Payable by Mpesa to
0711 888 999
May BREAK BREAK BREAK
June USA InternationalEducational TourPlanning Conference
This shall be a one day briefingsession for our members whowould be participating in the USAtour in preparation for the visa
process.
NIL
July 18th – 25th USA International
Educational TourGroup One
This Group shall comprise of
members taking the British systemof Education e.g., GCE
Ksh 300,000
Payable in full or by 6installments of Ksh
50,000 each fromJan – June
August 14th – 21st USA InternationalEducational TourGroup Two
This Group shall comprise ofmembers taking the normalKenyan educational system
Ksh 300,000Payable in full or by 6
installments of Ksh
50,000 each fromJan – June
September Community Service A visit to low income communityfor interaction and support (Book
donation, tree planting etc)
Ksh 3,000(Payable by Mpesa to
0711 888 999
October School MentorshipPrograms / Visits
In consultation with the schools,selected Professional Mentorsshall be sent to the schools for theschool mentorship programs
NIL
November BREAK BREAK BREAK
December11th – 18th
International EducationalTour – Johannesburg &Durban
2 Cities – One price
A visit to the popular Sun City2hrs away from Johannesburg anda visit to the sandy beaches of
Durban and other exciting placeswill be an unforgettable
experience
Ksh195,000(Payable in full or by
10 installments)
Feb 29th to Nov 30th;Ksh 19,500 each month
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TESTIMONIALS – IN THEIR OWN WORDS
1. Leah Kithara – Parent, Alliance Girls High School
2. DrMusila – Parent, Rose of Sharon Academy
3. AllaneTuge – Student, Alliance High School
4. Grace Waithaka – Student, Kabarak High School
5. Zimran – Student, Aga Khan High School
6. Lynn Aswani – Student, St. Georges Girls Secondary School
7. SoniRusagara – Student, Rift Valley Academy
8. Melvin Jones – Student, Melvin Jones Academy
9. Shah Lalji – Student, Shah Lalji ………..
10. Kenya High – Student, Kenya High School
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