Character and Leadership Training for Thai Youths

Leadership has its Challenges

As leaders in the Foundation catering to the development of Children and Youths, some hundred plus of us are fully aware that Children and Youths of Today are so different from us as adult leaders when we were growing up, in terms of the changed environment of the present world.

The presence of digital, instant information and the expanse of knowledge (both good and bad) bombard our young every second of their waking lives. At the same time, the COVID pandemic has segregated the human 'touch' and contact in our relationships, making young people lacking in social skills that develop when children gather to play in schools and with neighbors. This has triggered a number of mental stresses on people, especially the young.

Therefore the Foundation felt it was timely to conduct an in-depth training for our Volunteers who have the passion to minister to our Children and Youths, featuring how we should twig our Leadership Skills to cater to them, leading in a way that is caring, showing tough love, with the aim to develop them into a self-disciplined, reverent, caring and responsible global citizens.

We were fortunate to have an expert trainer PP, to help us be aware of our present leadership styles and to realize that there are certain Leadership Challenges that we have to address, IF we want to IMPACT those we care for, in order to adapt to their needs. Our Volunteers Leaders had an insightful experience, which was both meaningful, fun and helped us to relate better to each other.

As a way to relax and instill fun, an outdoor ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) adventure was also organized for our trainees, as our Foundation believes in developing the WHOLE person, in Knowledge, Spiritually, Physically and Emotionally to Serve our local communities.

Ms Wan said, "Before coming to the training, I did not know what to expect, but having been here for the past few days, I realize that there is much to learn and I feel EMPOWERED, and have ENJOYED this training immensely!"

"I will use what I have learned to hone my leadership skills to help those I lead." Ka declared.

Other than addressing the Challenges that Leaders face, the Training also sought the help of Volunteers to help initiate a Curriculum to engage young Thais to learn English as 2nd Language through use of games.

We were also Challenged to revisit our initial Visions and Passions that have brought us together to serve the young. A call for re-dedication to our initial calling was made and the Volunteers re-committed to that call in a closing ceremony.

The Foundation thanks all partners and supporters who share the same mission to serve the young through programs and mentoring, to help them achieve their FULL potential.