Lions Quest:Because young people around
the world need skills for life
Lions Quest:Because young people around
the world need skills for life
Building Youth in Your Community through Lions Quest
Rebecca Daou and Matthew KieferLions Clubs International Foundation
Agenda
What is Lions Quest?
Where is Lions Quest?
Why is Lions Quest needed?
How can Lions Quest be implemented?
Discussion
What is Lions Quest?
Youth
Service
Drug education
Skills for life
Community
Overview
More than 25 years experience
12 million youth served
60 countries – 20 more with potential
More than 500,000 educators trained
Translated into 30 languages
Hope for the Future
Advantages
A worldwide program
Gives hope for the future
Benefits are many – for youth, parents, school and community
Benefits
Develops positive social behavior like self- discipline, responsibility, good judgment and
the ability to get along with others.
Benefits
Develops a commitment to families, schools, peers and community.
Benefits
Develops a commitment to leading healthy and drug free lives.
Where is Lions Quest?
Success Stories
CASEL (Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning) research has shown that social emotional learning (SEL) can improve academic performance by at least 11 percent.
Lions Quest is a CASEL select SEL program – the highest rating awarded.
Success Stories
Norway
•30 life skills programs evaluated
• Lions Quest one of only ten programs to have a documented effect in addressing the social and emotional needs of children.
Success Stories
Germany and Finland
• A specific unit created to serve the needs of immigrant populations.
Lions Quest addresses the well-
being of all children!
Success Stories
Belize
• Lions Quest trainer - official employee of the Ministry of Education
• Reduces cost of program implementation
• Allows for more rapid expansion
Why Lions Quest – A Need Worldwide
Education
Less than 20% of students continue secondary school in many African countries
Asia has the highest dropout rate (UNESCO, 2004). Countries like India, Myanmar and Pakistan have dropout rates of 50% in the primary stage.
The UNESCO data shows that about 45% of the total global youth are not attending school.
A Solution for Youth:Lions Quest
A scientifically-devised, structured program that has answers to these situations facing youth.
Lions Quest fosters the development of self-disciplined and thoughtful students committed to family, friends, school and community.
What is Lions Quest?
Life skills program of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
For students from kindergarten to grade 12
Classroom curriculum that may be integrated into existing courses or taught on its own
Unique collaborations of students and their families, schools and Lions
Programs
Skills for Growing (SFG)
Primary school
Skills for Adolescence (SFA)
Middle school
Skills for Action (SFC)
Secondary school
What does Lions Quest teach students?
Responsible decision-making, goal-setting & accountability
Positive interpersonal relationships
Resisting peer pressure
Community service
What about similar programs?
Only Lions Quest is:
Global
Comprehensive, not fragmented
Larger in scope than others
Covers a variety of topics
Funding Resources
Core 4 Grants from LCIF
Contributions from Lions
Support from Schools/Governments
Support from corporations and foundations
Next Steps: Leading Countries
Leading Countries will be trained to act as resources for new countries in the same region
Will assist new countries in starting the program
Will collaborate directly with LCIF staff
Possibility for annual region-wide meetings
Plans for meetings in East Africa, North Africa/Middle East, and West Africa
Next Steps: LCIF Support
LCIF staff are available to:
Orient Lions and their partners
Help with program assessment and next steps for new programs
Assist with pilot program
Support program expansion
LCIF Support
LCIF Grants:
Promotional: US$1,000 grants to support one or more promotional seminars for Lions, educators and community members interested in starting a Lions Quest program
Core 4: Maximum matching grant of US$100,000 pilot or expand Lions Quest in a new country
LCIF Support
Lions Quest Department300 W. 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, USA
Tel. +630-571-5466, ext.6965
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.lions-quest.org
Also available:Promotional materials and DVDs
Sample Lions Quest teacher and student materials
Questions?
encourage membership
Lions Quest:Because young people around
the world need skills for life
Lions Quest:Because young people around
the world need skills for life
Day 2How to Implement Lions Quest
Lions Quest How-To Kit
How-To Guide
International Overview
Resource DVD
Videos of Lions Quest around the world
Introduction to Lions Quest presentation
Request the kit from LCIF
How to start Lions Quest in local schools?
This presentation includes:
Six Steps for Success: The Implementation Process
Leading Countries
LCIF Support
Six Steps for Success
Step #1: Learn
Visit www.lions-quest.org to learn more
Contact LCIF to request additional information and sample materials
Review information and materials with local school officials
Work with LCIF to determine next steps
Lions Quest Web site
Six Steps for Success
Step #2: Endorse
Gather local experts to formally assess and endorse Lions Quest
Ensure the program addresses issues that are important to the community
Six Steps for Success
Step #3: Plan
Establish Lions Quest steering committee
Develop plan for pilot program and secure funding
Identify who needs to be involved
Six Steps for Success
Schools
Students
Teachers
Administrators
Lions QuestFamily
Parents
Siblings
Friends
Community
Government
Civic Groups
Organizations
Six Steps for Success
Step #4: Test
Conduct the first pilot workshop
Evaluate the results of pilot implementation
Six Steps for Success
Step #5: ImplementEstablish Lions Quest organization to support program expansion
Public Awareness
Teacher Training Workshops
Implementation in Schools
Understanding the Challenges
Evaluation
Public Awareness
Create awareness with Lions, schools and community through seminars/presentations
Include write-ups in District and MD bulletins
Distribute materials (i.e. brochures, DVDs, posters)
Use media to create awareness in society
Teacher Training Workshops
Explain the program to school administrators
Select a minimum of two teachers per school
Organize workshops for teachers
Trained educators must implement in school
Typically, workshops are 2-3 days in length
Trainer Availability
There are more than 100 Lions Quest trainers in 30 countries around the world
In the future, we endeavor to promote more trainers in every area of implementation
Six Steps for Success
Step #6: Sustain
Involve Lions with the Lions Quest program
Identify possible funding sources
Future of Lions Quest
For lasting impact, we need to involve local governments as well as groups of schools to
work with Lions on a long term basis and see the change in environment.
Funding Resources
Core 4 Grants from LCIF
Contributions from Lions
Support from Schools/Governments
Support from corporations and foundations
Next Steps: Leading Countries
Leading Countries will be trained to act as resources for new countries in the same region
Will assist new countries in starting the program
Will collaborate directly with LCIF staff
Possibility for annual region-wide meetings
Plans for meetings in East Africa, North Africa/Middle East, and West Africa
Next Steps: LCIF Support
LCIF staff are available to:
Orient Lions and their partners
Help with program assessment and next steps for new programs
Assist with pilot program
Support program expansion
LCIF Support
LCIF Grants:
Promotional: US$1,000 grants to support one or more promotional seminars for Lions, educators and community members interested in starting a Lions Quest program
Core 4: Maximum matching grant of US$100,000 pilot or expand Lions Quest in a new country
LCIF Support
Lions Quest Department300 W. 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, USA
Tel. +630-571-5466, ext.6965
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.lions-quest.org
Also available:Promotional materials and DVDs
Sample Lions Quest teacher and student materials
Questions?
encourage membership
www.lions-quest.orgwww.lions-quest.org