Girls and Boys in Action (GABAO)

________________________________________ GIRLS AND BOYS IN ACTION (GABAO) - ACTIVITIES DRAFT South Sudan Operations ________________________________________ 1. EDUCATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT • School Support Programs: Provide scholarships, school supplies, uniforms, and teaching materials to vulnerable children • Literacy Programs: Organize adult and youth literacy classes in underserved communities • Skills Training Workshops: Offer vocational training in trades, entrepreneurship, and digital skills for youth • Mentorship Programs: Establish peer mentoring and leadership development pathways for young men and wome 2. HEALTH & NUTRITION • Health Awareness Campaigns: Conduct community sensitization on hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, and disease prevention and training of both girls and boys on how to make hand made reusable pads • School Feeding Programs: Provide nutritious meals to keep at-risk children, particularly girls, in school • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support: Offer counseling and support services for children affected by conflict and trauma ________________________________________ 3. PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING • Child Protection Programs: Work to prevent early and forced child marriage and child labor • Violence Prevention: Conduct awareness campaigns on gender-based violence (GBV) and provide survivor support services • Anti-Recruitment Initiatives: Prevent forced recruitment of children into armed groups and provide reintegration support ________________________________________ 4. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & GOVERNANCE • Youth Leadership Forums: Create platforms for young people to engage in governance and peacebuilding discussions • Civic Engagement Programs: Promote youth participation in community decision-making and national development • Peace & Reconciliation Initiatives: Facilitate community peace dialogues and conflict resolution activities ________________________________________ 5. WOMEN & GIRLS EMPOWERMENT • Girls' Education Focus: Prioritize girl-child education with targeted scholarships and support • Women's Economic Empowerment: Provide business training and microfinance opportunities for women • Gender Advocacy: Promote women's representation in leadership and decision-making processes ________________________________________ 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • WASH Programs: Improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities • Environmental Conservation: Organize community cleanups and environmental awareness activities • Disaster Response: Provide emergency assistance during floods, droughts, and other crises ________________________________________ 7. SPORTS, RECREATION & ARTS • Youth Sports Programs: Organize sports activities to promote health, teamwork, and positive engagement • Arts & Cultural Programs: Support cultural expression and creative activities for youth development • Community Events: Organize celebrations and gatherings that promote social cohesion ________________________________________ 8. CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING • Staff Training: Develop staff capabilities in child protection, conflict sensitivity, and program management • Community Mobilization: Train community volunteers and peer educators • Research & Advocacy: Document impact and advocate for youth-centered policies