My life starting now

Knowlege and skills for young adolescents  Personal identity - making decisions - peer pressure - values - HIV and AIDS - love - sex ....  These are just a few of the topics covered by My Life - Starting Now.  This 80-page manual, no. 8 in the Called to Care toolkit, is designed especially for use with young people aged 10 to 15. The manual takes a participatory approach to teaching and learning, using role plays, case studies, games, stories, quizzes, Bible study and artwork to promote discussion and explore critical life skills for young people.  It aims to empower young people to take charge of their lives in a positive way.  It also includes sessions for parents and guardians on their roles in guiding, supporting and educating young people. The co-authors of the book - Lucy Steinitz in Namibia and Eunice Kamaara in Kenya - have combined their vast experience of training young people in lifeskills and producing educational materials on HIV, gender, sex and sexual behaviour.  Illustrations are by the Namibian artist, Marika Matengu, and the Zambian artist, Danny Chiyesu.