The North County African American Women’s Association recently completed the fifth year of its “Becoming a Global Citizen” program for young girls. Pictured are Jefferson Middle School students and their mentors from the program.
READ THE ARTICLENorth County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) initiated a pilot mentoring program at the King Middle School, in Oceanside,with partial support of an incentive grant from the Staples Foundation. The vision for the mentoring program emerged as the foundation for "Becoming A Global Citizen".
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Students today face barriers that create stresses in their everyday lives. Based upon the growing concerns of educators to address these stresses, NCAAWA leadership recognized that support structures and collaborative partnerships were essential elements for this program’s development. Students participate in a 10 week after school session each semester. Sessions include specific activities to develop leadership, public speaking, decision making, etiquette, and self sufficiency skills to enhance their personal growth and development.
At each culminating event, parents, King administrative staff and teachers praise the Becoming A Global Citizen Program. Many note the positive changes in the girls, stating such things as, “more mature”, “ have more enthusiasm for school”, “changes in attitudes”, and “interest in doing new things.”
NCAAWA leadership has faced increasing requests for expansion. We are exploring expansion on two levels: one, to include another facility/site for 8th grade girls and two, to continue leadership development with students who have moved on to high school. We are committed to continue to Empower, Inspire, and Engage the minds of young ladies in our community.
NCAAWA empowers women and girls to embrace and pursue a higher education. For those who may have thought that an education was out of reach, our financial awards help make their dreams reality. Meanwhile, the support and encouragement provided by NCAAWA members empowers these rising stars to make their own important contributions to our community.
NCAAWA inspires women and girls to make healthy choices, provide support for wellness and lifestyle programs, increasing self-esteem to move with confidence. We are inspired to action by a number of local organizations. These collaborations motivate us to work with even more vigilance as we strengthen the hopes and dreams of local women and girls.
“Becoming a Global Citizen” now in its third year, the program teaches middle and high school girls the principles necessary to become productive citizens.
The North County African American Women’s Association recently awarded $30,500 in scholarships to 35 high school and college students. Rosalinda Jolivette, graduate of Oceanside High Class of 2019 was one of the deserving recipients. Rosalinda was a star soccer player for OHS and plays for the Oceanside Breakers soccer team. She was listed on The San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team with a GPA of 3.80.
READ THE ARTICLEFeel free to reach out to us at any time if you are interested in supporting, mentoring, participating or have other ideas for our Becoming a Global Citizen Program. We have many partnership opportunities available to our community and local businesses as well.
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