There was more information on this but blogger logged me out when I was saving it and deleted most of my work. :( I'll continue with this very soon this week and get this updated. Sometimes I just don't understand technology.
This NGO focused on the lives of immigrants in Sevilla of all ages. Programs for adults took place in a school called "Escuela Encultural" which offered courses in economics, language andd trips around Sevilla to become familiar with the city and the culture. For the children of immigrants, courses were offered from September through June in basic course like math, english and language. The classes met 3 times a week and students were also given the resource to find a job so they could work and go to school. This NGO pertained more to adults so the number of children and youth was around 40. The programs offered for children were also more limited because the main focus was adult immigrants. The building area accomated more adults as well because upon arriving it reminded me a lot of a nursing home, with old fashioned furniture and parlors. It didn't seem like it would be a fun place for kids to hang out. I think that this is what made the NGO unique though and it still had an impact on the lives of children. If parents were able to better themselves with an education and work then the had more resources and experience to better the lives of their children.
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When working with Sevilliano children and youth, this Non-Governmental Organization created different “tallers” or studios and workshops that children could be a part of. The “Taller de Teatro, Arte, y Juego” is a theater group for children ages 13-18 years who are interested in theater, arts, and games. The advertisement promotes a fun experience for teens who want to learn more about expressing themselves through acting and drama with others who enjoy doing the same things. Teens are in a great environment to grow out of any shyness and leave any embarrassment they feel about expressing themselves through drama behind. The class meets once a week on Fridays from 7-8:30 pm and promises laughter and a fun, new experience.
Another “taller” offered is the “Taller de Percusion,” a drum workshop that allows teens to express themselves through music and rhythm. The class offers the opportunity to learn how to play a drum called the “yembe” along with learning new things and having fun. The class also meets once a week on Fridays from 5:30-7 pm and is open to teens ages 13-18 years. According to the appealing advertisement, this is something not worth missing and a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Voluntario Claver does a great job appealing to the youth through a creative, alluring flyer and persuasive dialogue. An authorization form is attached to make it easy for youth to fill out the form with their choice of activity and a place for their parents to sign. This includes a statement saying that the teen will be obedient and abide by all rules during the program and a separate section for the teen’s age, email, grade, address, etc.
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