BUIG Projects PROJECTS FOR 2009 Coffee Bar - Friday evenings The foundation of our youth work, up to 100 youngsters meet on a Friday night. Inter-denominational Prayer meetings – weekly Everyone is welcome at our inclusive gathering, which is also used to update the community on our various projects Handcraft – weekly activity Youngsters learn the skills of knitting and sewing. Uniondale High School has made a classroom available to three volunteers from the community, who gather with up to 10 youngsters every week. Street-Mile (March) A 1.5km run between two schools, promoting healthy lifestyle and helping to convey the message of the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Leadership Course – April On our annual youth weekend, we equip our emerging youth leaders with necessary leadership skills SOS School in the Wilderness – August A very important weekend for up to 20 young people, a unique opportunity for them to learn healthy living through outdoor activities. International AIDS Day – 1st December We act as a role player on behalf of MSAT (Multi Sectoral Aids Team), gathering our community to participate in this international event. NEW PROJECTS FOR 2009 Craft Workshops In the past we have run craft workshops such as leatherworking, glass painting workshops. If materials are sponsored, we will co-ordinate volunteers from the community. Music A number of musical instruments were donated for a brass band for the youth of Uniondale, which is no longer in existence. We are in the process of co-ordinating volunteers from the community to teach music to youngsters using these instruments. Internet Cafe Most youngsters do not have access to computers to do their homework, or become familiar with the internet. Uniondale High School has agreed to let youngsters use their computer lab under supervision. We are in the process of co-ordinating volunteers from the community to supervise use of the computer lab after school.