Young Men's Leadership Project
Civic & Social Organization - Bitola, Municipality of Bitola, North Macedonia
Young Men's Leadership Project Employees
Young Men's Leadership Project Details
The mission of the GLOW and YMLP Youth Development Progrаm is to develop the inherent potential found in the young women and men of Macedonia by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become active leaders in their communities. This is realized through experiential education that celebrates diversity, builds academic and social competencies, and promotes English language literacy.YMLP – Young Men's Leadership Project is an eight-day, multi-cultural camp for 80 boys that promotes leadership, civic engagement, and friendship. YMLP is implemented by the Youth Association YMCA Bitola in partnership with Peace Corps Macedonia and it is staffed by YMCA Bitola, Peace Corps Volunteers, and YMLP alumni. YMLP is an annual summer program that has been held in Macedonia since 2006 in various locations in Macedonia.The camp's curriculum includes civic responsibility, environmentalism, leadership, personal development, and youth employability. In addition, the camp provides opportunities for outdoor experience, team building, learning lots of sports and other useful and practical skills. YMLP seeks to empower boys to become active leaders in their communities, promote intercultural understanding, and promote volunteerism.Campers also have the opportunity to experience the outdoors in traditional camping settings and sleeping in tents. At YMLP, campers rotate between sleeping in cabins or tents. Each camper experiences one night of ‘rough camp'. At rough camp, campers set up their own tents, and cook dinner. In addition to attending classes, students learn about environmental awareness and participate in outdoor activities.
