VSI E-LEARNING
Five practical modules to help young people understand their responsibilities, serve their communities, care for their environment, build resilience and support others.
SAFEGUARDING
Modules 4 and 5 require additional care. Facilitators can use this guidance to create a respectful learning environment, respond appropriately to distress or disclosures, and connect learners to appropriate support.
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The five modules take learners from understanding values and serving others to caring for the environment, looking after their own well-being and knowing how to support someone who may be struggling.
There is time to talk, think, practise and take action. The aim is simple: help young people use what they learn in everyday life.
THE FIVE MODULES
Each two-hour module combines classroom discussion with practical activities and examples that relate to everyday life in Zambia.
MODULE 01
Explore Zambia's national values, patriotism, good governance and responsible citizenship.
Use these values when making everyday decisions at school, at home and in the community.
Discussion, case studies and role-playing.
SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goals 11 & 12 — Democratic values, rule of law, and capable institutions.
MODULE 02
Learn how generosity, volunteering and active citizenship can help address problems in the community.
Plan a simple community service activity using people, skills and resources that are already available.
Asset mapping, action planning, discussion and group activities.
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
Goal 18 — Engaged and empowered youth and children.
MODULE 03
Learn how sanitation, waste, pollution and the environment affect the health of our communities.
Put simple environmental practices into use, including waste sorting, tree care and community clean-up.
Demonstrations, a community walk, practical clean-up work and a personal pledge.
SDGs 3, 6, 13 & 15 — Health, sanitation, climate action and life on land
Goals 1 & 7 — Quality of life, environmental sustainability and climate-resilient communities.
MODULE 04
Understand emotions, stress, resilience and the pressures that can affect young people.
Use healthy ways of managing stress and know when and where to ask for support.
Reflection, simple exercises, discussion and practical activities.
SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being
Goal 1 — High standard of living, quality of life and well-being.
MODULE 05
Learn to recognise possible warning signs and respond safely when someone may be in serious distress.
Listen without judgement, encourage help-seeking and connect someone at risk with a trusted adult or professional.
Role-playing, support mapping, discussion and expert-guided sessions.
SDGs 3 & 10 — Good Health and Well-being; Reduced Inequalities
Goals 1 & 18 — Well-being for all citizens and engaged and empowered youth and children.
OVERALL LEARNING FOCUS
By the end of the programme, young people should have practical ideas and skills they can use at school, at home and in their communities.
Be a responsible member of the community.
Make thoughtful and honest decisions.
Take part in community service.
Make good use of local people, skills and resources.
Help keep communities clean, healthy and safe.
Use healthy ways to deal with stress and difficult situations.
Notice when someone may be having a difficult time.
Encourage people to seek help when they need it.
Work with others to solve problems in the community.
PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
A concise reference covering the programme purpose, theory of change, results framework, module design, safeguarding and overall learning journey.
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