OYE Murals - Joint the Movement
Laura, OYE scholarship recipient, participates in La Calle art program painting one of OYE´s many murals in the community. Over the years OYE´s murals have addressed issues including; literacy, children´s rights, HIV/AIDS, environmental awareness and youth expression. OYE volunteers have raised funds to paint underfunded schools and always include the community so there is a sense of ownership and pride over the work. OYE uses expression through art to inspire youth and encourage participation
OYE ´Jovenes´ Magazine at a COPA OYE soccer game
2 young women read the latest edition of OYE's youth-driven ´Jovenes Magazine.´ The feature article was a critical investigation into the poor management of water throughout the city. OYE youth conduct interviews, write and edit the monthly magazine. This is one example of how OYE´s leadership training program is put into action by youth to engage their communities and create a space for dialouge in a repressive society. Youth secure sponsorship to distribute the magazines throughout the region
Youth Leading Youth-The Present Leading the Future
Dunia was one of OYE´s first scholarship recipients in 2005. After loosing both of her parents to AIDS at the age of 16 Dunia turned to OYE for support and will soon graduate with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Dunia is committed to OYE and serves as a volunteer youth project coordinator today. In this photo she is leading her capacity building youth group in a discussion on sexual and reproductive health. Dunia´s pressence is an inspiration to the many young girls at OYE.
The OYE family - Ready to hit the books
In 2005, OYE began by sponsoring 6 scholarships for young women. The 2010 class boasts 75 students, ages 15-23, who come from marginalized backgrounds and would otherwise be forced to work help support their families. The application process is rigorous and involves an interview, socio-economic study and a house visit. OYE´s success lies in its power to unite youth leaders from across the city to collaborate with local youth on projects, such as OYE´s youth radio El Ritmo.
OYE Youth Leadership Training- Youth Leading Youth
