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VELA Youth Fund has created a Black Youth Development (BYD) Program focused at middle and high school students. The program is available for use by all schools, churches, and nonprofits who desire to improve the cultural, social, academic, and spiritual development of youth at these grade levels.
The BYD Curriculum includes an Afrocentric Rites of Passage section with community activities designed to enhance student performance and family resilience. The VELA BYD Program can be offered after school, on weekends, or during summer. Topics include Self Development, Family Responsibilities, Black History, Effective Communication, Leadership Skills, and Community Service.
The VELA BYD Program has been demonstrated to enhance the development of middle and high school aged youth actively engaged in BYD Curriculum Content; regardless of race, ethnicity or background. In addition to after schooI or summer school settings, it is an excellent resource to supplement home school, private school, and other alternative educational settings.
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