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IURA Youth Impact Hub

JALI WATOTO CENTER

A hands-on summer curriculum where youth explorers build community-led health and impact skills.

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.

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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.
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Community Project Guide

Your Community Project should present a clear problem, a strong solution, and a measurable plan.

  1. Describe the problem.
  2. Identify a guiding question or goal.
  3. Identify key stakeholders.
  4. Explain how to measure success.
  1. Identify weaknesses.
  2. Explain the proposed solution.
  3. 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 1215:30CUROrientation, team talk, Scholar Session
Monday June 15TBDSave Health CenterTeam work: solutions & stakeholders
Tuesday June 16TBDSave Health CenterMonitor & interviews; Team Talk
Wednesday June 17TBDSave Health CenterMonitor & interviews; Team Talk
Thursday June 18TBDSave Health CenterMonitor & interviews; Presentation practice
Friday June 19TBDSave Health CenterMonitor & interviews; Practice
Monday June 22TBDSave Health CenterMonitor & interviews; Scholar Session
Tuesday June 2314:30 - 17:00CUR Computer Lab 3Presentation practice; YIH Lecture Series
Wednesday June 24TBDTBDReflection
Thursday June 25TBDTBDScholar Session; YIH Dinner
Friday June 26All DaySociety for Family Health South SiteSite 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.