Coming events / Prochains événements
Friday 20/08│Award ceremony photography competition│@ Alliance Française│19.00│FREE FOR ALL

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The Art of Living Centre, Plot 54991, Main Mall. P.Bag 149, Suite 408, Postnet Kgaleview, Gaborone, Botswana

Re: Building dynamic leaders for tomorrow – the YES! and ARTExcel residential courses for teenagers and kiddies

Youth today face a number of important choices at home, at school, and socially as they navigate a rapidly changing world. With so many influences giving direction to young people, cultivating the qualities of inner strength and compassion will be essential for tomorrow's leaders.  We provide tools to nurture the growth of these qualities, so that our society will have powerful leaders dedicated to building a brighter future. The Art of Living Foundation empowers young people to move from being influenced by their environment, to having an influence on their environment. We work to ensure that tomorrow's voices for peace and unity are stronger than those of violence and self-centeredness.

We have programs for youth of all ages that are fun and challenging, with a special emphasis on nurturing human values common to all cultures, religions and traditions such as; non-violence, compassion, caring for the planet, enthusiasm for life and an attitude of service toward others.  

The course for teenagers 13-18yrs is called the YES! (Youth Empowerment and Skills workshop). It is a four day residential workshop held at Mokolodi Nature Reserve. You can book for either one of the dates: 21-24 Aug or 25-28 Aug. If you register before 30 July, the fee for this course, all inclusive is P600. Registrations after 30 July will cost P660.

The course for little ones 8-12 yrs is called the ARTExcel (All Round Training in Excellence). This is a three day residential course, also at Mokolodi on 21-23 August.  The fee for this course, all inclusive is P400. (After 30 July - P450).

The teens and kids will be well taken care of by the Art of Living instructors as well as the Mokolodi staff.  If there are any medications for the child, or any special requirements please indicate this on the registration form.

Bookings can be made by filling in the tear-off slip below and submitting it along with payment to Chioma at Livingstone Kolobeng College (or phone me). The spaces for both courses are limited: YES (50), ARTExcel (30), therefore it will be on a first come first served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Regards

Reena Bindra (Instructor and youth course co-coordinator)

Tel: 71677999

Email: reenabindra@gmail.com

Wesites: www.artofliving.org, www.youthempowermentseminar.org, www.wayeonline.org

THERE ARE FOUR  different types of Art of Living courses taking place in Gaborone this month.

Advance (Part 2)course: 
Take this chance to free your mind from unwanted impressions, botherations, aversions and yearnings by experiencing the true joy of freedom with your peaceful and radiating self. We invite you to experience the Part 2 course (Art of Silence course) and take a deep dive into your "Self". This course is for those who have completed the basic (Part 1) course

Dates: 12-15 Aug
Course Fee: P1000
Non-residential at the Art of Living centre in Main mall.

Youth courses for teens and kids:

The ART Excel course and the YES! introduces children and teens to the principles of self-excellence through fun games/activities, yoga & breathing techniques. The major bottleneck for success is stress. Kids are naturally gifted in breathing practices that eliminate stress, however over time this skill is lost because neither at homes nor in schools we're ever taught on how to nurture these abilities. This is exactly an area the ART-Excel YES addresses.
 

YES! (Youth Empowerment & Skills) For teenagers 13-17yrs:

Dates: 25-28 Aug
Course Fee: P650
Residential at Mokolodi

ARTExcel (All Round Training in Excellence) For kids8-12yrs: Dates:  21-23 Aug
Course Fee: P450
Residential at Mokolodi

Basic (Part 1) course:

Dates: 30aug-3sept

Course Fee: P350

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Public Notice

2010 CONSTITUENCY ART COMPETITIONS

The Department of Arts and Culture with effect from 20^th January 2010 will be running Constituency Art Competitions countrywide. The Department will undertake this programme in collaboration with the District Commissioners and District Officers. This is an empowerment strategy for the out of school youth.

a)     The initiative will start with the following three categories:

·         Drama

·         Traditional Song and Dance

·         Dikhwaere

b)     The competitions will be held in three cycles as follows

·         First cycle                      -           20/01/2010 to 04/04/2010

·         Second cycle                  -           03/05/2010 to 30/07/2010

·         Third cycle                     -           30/08/2010 to 27/11/2010

c)      The competitions will start at ward level and the winners will then compete at constituency level.

The prize money for each category will be as follows

·         Ward Level                    -           First Prize          -           P3000.00

-               Second Prize       -           P1000.00

·         Constituency Level          -           First Prize          -           P5000.00

-           Second Prize      -           P3000.00

d)     Ground Rules

         i.            Only OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH groups are allowed to register for this competition.

       ii.            Groups are not allowed to use Primary and Secondary School students.

      iii.            No Institutional groups will be allowed to enter the competition.

      iv.            Any Artists found drinking alcohol or carrying any drug substances during the competitions will be disqualified.

       v.            Groups can only participate and register in one category.

      vi.            Groups registering for these competitions must attach copies of IDs for all participating members of the group.  The maximum age for these competitions will be 35 years.

e)     All interested groups should consult with the District Commissioners / District Officers in your area for further information and clarity.

For further details contact Department of Arts and Culture offices on the below listed telephone numbers;

Gaborone Head Office -        3909222            Serowe Region  -           4637005

Gaborone Region     -           3914728            Maun Region      -           6862136 / 6864319

Kanye Region          -           5442565            Francistown Region -      2418011 / 2417996

Ghanzi Region         -           6596011 / 6596012

All those involved in youth development are kindly requested to give this programme all the support.