Virtues in Kenya: 2019

Friday, May 3, 2019

MMUST (Masinde Muliro University) continues training

The Vision of MMUST is to train all students. A training session for aspiring student leaders will be held on May 4 2019 and for Integrity Club members on May 5.

We recognise the faithfulness, diligence and tirless service of our Facilitators .

Wonderful training sessions

Training in Bunyore Mwilonje with 26 new Virtues members. The guiding Virtues was Awe.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

We honour Facilitator Aatos Mogoi in Kisii

Aatos says: Virtues is a powerful language. I attended the IYF youth camp at Kisii University as a guest speaker. You can see me holding Virtues cards . The Virtues of Service, Creativity and Perseverance formed my keynote speech. And guess what? Many youths followed me after the event. They argued that it was an inspiring speech. This is a confirmation of the power of Virtues in changing attitudes. Thanks to the Facilitators and founders of the program.

Much Virtues activity at the university and in communities...

Vice.Chancleoor Otieno joins in adding virtues to gem tags...

Students from many organisations take training

Master Facilitator Richard Andabwa at work..

One of the community groups with MF Omolo, Andabwa and Facilitator Bibiana

University graduates with the MMUST Virtues banner

Another University group

Monday, April 22, 2019

Mywinga Primary is flourishing

Master Facilitators Patricia Crossley and Richard Andabwa with Facilitator Rod Crossley were delighted to visit Mwiyenga Primary in February and see the effect the Virtues Project has on teachers, children, parents and the surrounding community. It was wonderful to see the Virtues head bands awarded to students and to hear their songs. Many thanks to Facilitator Judith Opieba for her commitment and diligence in spreading and maintaining the five strategies.

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Our two recent Virtues Picks

Recent activity in Kakamega

Master Facilitator Patricia returned to Kenya during February 2019 and has welcomed the opportunity to learn of the spread of Virtues in Kenya.
Wonderful things are happening at MMUST (the university) thanks to Master Facilitators Prof Omolo and Richard Andabwa as well as Facilitator Geoffrey Ashiono. We hope for more details soon.

During the past week (Feb 18-23)there was a valuable meeting of Virtues Facilitators. In addition leaders of Virtues groups met for a workshop on leadership and planning with Virtues.

Our Virtues Pick for the facilitators was 'Devotion' and for the group leaders, 'Excellence'

Become a Virtues Facilitator

All those who have completed the basic training are encouraged to present to small groups as the opportunity arises or to assist a Facilitator. Facilitators require superior skills and undertake an additional 2-3 day training in order to be able to conduct full training workshops.

You should have been a practitioner of the Virtues for more than a year (preferably two) and have shown evidence of spreading information about the Virtues to others.

You are required to take the additional training and teach a session in cooperation with a Master Facilitator.

We are particularly looking for people who can present with authority and confidence to business groups, church organizations and government officials and university students. These people should be prepared to organize and conduct a full workshop, possibly alone or with a trainee facilitator. .

Virtues Connection

The Virtues Connection Kakamega (VCK) is a group of facilitators and potential facilitators. The group assigns facilitators to requested training sessions and manages fee payments as indicated.

Virtues Connection Kakamega promotes the virtues in schools, communities, churches and offices.

There is convincing evidence that the Virtues Project™ is the most effective and powerful tool for eliminating violence in families, communities and schools.

VCK offers the following programmes:

Business and professional (1 day)

Educators (2 days)

Community groups (1 day)

Scroll down for details about arranging a workshop

TO ARRANGE A VIRTUES PROJECT ™ WORKSHOP.

Organizers must specify if they wish to receive training for:-- Teachers (English seminar) (10 hours: 2 days)

- Community group (KiSwahili or English) (approximately six hours)

- Family group (KiSwahili) (five to six hours)

- Business and professional ( one day)

- Other (state preferred language)

Where appropriate facilitators receive a small honorarium. They offer their time and talents because of their belief in the effectiveness of the Virtues Project. This is their gift to the community. Materials are provided at low cost.

If the group is expected to make any contribution the facilitator/organizer will convey this before the seminar is finalized.The recipient group is expected to:

1. Designate a leader in the organization as contact person

2. Find a suitable venue with good lighting, ventilation, flexible seating arrangements and a black or white board. Power is required for showing slides or transparencies

3. Find suitable hotel accommodation for participants where indicated. Provide suitable private or hotel accommodation for the facilitator(s) for one night if needed.

4. Ensure that participants can provide their own transport

5. Ensure that participants understand they must arrive on time and attend all parts of the seminar.

6. Decide on a block of time of for the presentation you want. Check with VCK (see contacts below) that Facilitators are available on those dates.

7. Obtain sponsorship to cover expenses which might include:Refreshments and lunch per participant (if not previously negotiated)Facilitator’s travel and accommodation (if not previously agreed)

8. Request a leader in the organization to collect the certificates for distribution

9. Invite the participants to attend and provide names and contact numbers

10. Provide information to participants about follow up activities for those trained.

Criteria for gaining a certificate:To gain a certificate each participant needs to satisfy the following criteria:

o Attendance at 95% to 100% of the course

o Full participation in the activities of the course

o Completion of any homework activities.

For further information contact Master Facilitator Richard Andabwa (richardandabwa(at)yahoo.com) 0721883605 or Master Faciltator Tamara Soltani (tamarasoltani(at)gmail.com)0737331776

FROM: Patricia Crossley: Virtues International Representative for Africa. (patriciacrossley5(at)gmail.com)