Welcome to Truth in the Square – #FUTURES 2026/2027, a youth empowerment and community development initiative by AWO Center, in collaboration with Africio Nabo.

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Designed for young people aged 12–17, this programme provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where participants can develop essential life skills, explore their creativity, build leadership abilities, and engage in meaningful conversations about issues affecting today's youth.

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Through interactive group discussions, hands-on learning, creative activities, and community-based projects, participants will explore important topics, including:

• Prevention Education & Cannabis Exposure: Understanding THC-related risks, cannabis exposure, vaping, and the influence of youth-targeted marketing.

• Holistic Creation & Digital Production: Developing creative skills, exploring digital content production, and learning healthier ways to engage with technology.

• Work-Based Learning: Gaining practical experience through hands-on learning and production activities.

• Service Learning & Youth Leadership: Building teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and problem-solving skills through meaningful projects.

• Community Service & Outreach: Developing a sense of civic responsibility through initiatives that positively impact the community.

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What Participants Will Gain

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Participants will benefit from increased awareness of substance-related risks, stronger intergenerational communication, practical tools for managing digital overload and social isolation, creative development opportunities, stress-reduction strategies, and valuable leadership and community engagement experience.