Establishing 18 "Leaders of Change" Clubs in schools in Tan Son

“Implementing gender equality and solving urgent issues for women and children”, from 2023 to present, Tan Son District Women's Union has established 18 “Leaders of Change” Clubs in schools in the district. This is one of the four basic models of Project 8 under the National Target Program on Socio-Economic Development for Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021-2030, Phase I from 2021 to 2025.

The "Leaders of Change" Club at Tan Son Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities helps students openly share information

The Change Leaders Club was established to provide students with a useful playground, sharing information and knowledge about age psychology, gender, communication skills in family, school and society.

Each club consists of 30 members, students from grades 6 to 9, most of whom are ethnic minorities. They are often shy and timid, do not dare to speak in front of a crowd, and are not fully equipped with knowledge about gender equality and potential risks that threaten their personal safety. Through this model, children can speak up, change their relationships to demonstrate equality in school, and be protected by the community. On the other hand, they are also equipped with knowledge and skills to protect themselves and solve problems related to themselves. In particular, the establishment of the model will also support local authorities and functional agencies to effectively implement programs and policies related to children, support teachers to effectively implement educational programs for students, and prevent gender-based violence, child abuse, trafficking, kidnapping, and child marriage.

Launching the "Leaders of Change" Club at Thach Kiet Secondary School

The establishment of the Leaders of Change Club aims to equip children with knowledge and skills to protect themselves. Moreover, it helps them to positively change their attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors in preventing and responding to issues related to children; at the same time, change the awareness of the young generation of ethnic minorities right from school. Club members will be the pioneers in changing perceptions and eliminating gender stereotypes. From there, gradually eliminate backward habits and customs to develop together.

Dang Hong

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