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YEP Objectives
For the youth:
to become aware of his/her own problems, and see the need to resolve them,
to become aware of his/her feelings, values, thoughts and the way they may affect his/her reactions and behaviour towards himself/herself and others,
to become aware of different value systems and the basis for them,
to be able to see other people's points of view and the diversity of cultural background contributing to these different views,
to become independent problem-solvers,
to become concerned about the well-being of others,
to re-evaluate his/her own views and way of life,
to relate the social and moral principles to everyday life situations, and to guard against social ills (e.g. AIDS, drugs, alcohol, etc.) by developing healthy living habits.
The programme focuses on the following values and skills:
Moral Values: Peace making, Tolerance, Honesty, Respect for oneself and others, Respect for the diversity of cultures, races, ideas, and value systems, Care for the environment, Respect for moral and spiritual principles, Respect for law, Respect for human rights, Fairness, Kindness and love, Oneness of mankind, Nobility of humankind, Gender equality and Service.
Thinking Skills: Analysis, Critical Evaluation, Comparison, Synthesis, Application, Reflecting, Connecting and relating, Constructing and reconstructing, Investigation and Decision-making.
Social Skills: Verbal Communication, Listening skills, Interpersonal skills, Gender sensitivity, Culture sensitivity, Respect for self and others, Team work, and Consultation.
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