Youth Development

This program is a first step and a direct response to the Pachacamac governor’s challenge to do something for the 50,000 youth living in Manchay who don’t have an education or employment. Developing a self-sustainable strategy designed to transform the community youth is in progress. Dr. Ernie and Marilyn Klassen, on behalf of C4L, are designing and launching the program in collaboration with the Manchay Alliance Church.

The initial strategy is to invite disoriented community youth to join an established functional youth leadership group and participate in a series of meaningful, thought-provoking meetings focusing on life purposes in discussion groups. The program provides vocational assessment opportunities, guidance counseling, and trauma support.