Camp GLOW (Girls and Guys Leading Our World) took place January 6-12, 2013 at the Regional Education Office in Janjanbureh, Central River Region (CRR). Organized by U.S. Peace Corps-The Gambia, in partnership with the Nova Scotia - Gambia Association (NSGA), the camp aimed to equip young Gambian women and men with leadership skills and build their confidence. In addition, students were encouraged to work together as equal partners and become active leaders in their communities.

1. GIRLS & GUYS LEADING OUR WORLD
CAMP GLOW

2. 24 students
12 boys
12 girls

4. 5 teachers

6. from the
6 senior secondary schools
in the central river region
of the gambia

7. KAUR
WASSU
NIAMINA
BRIKAMA
BA
JANJANBUREH
BANSANG

8. came together at the
regional education office
in janjanbureh

9. JANJANBUREH

10. to attend a
week-long camp
facilitated by:
Nova Scotia Gambia Association

12. sports
football
kickball
track & field

14. campfires
s’mores
singing & dancing

16. puppet-making
paper-mache
painting
decorating

19. arts & crafts
drawings
posters

21. healthy lifestyles
anatomy & puberty
ceremonies
teenage pregnancy
better life choices
HIV/AIDS & STIs

23. gender equality
concept of gender
cultural & social roles
working as equal partners
gender-based violence
sexual harassment

25. life & leadership
skills
relationship skills
communication skills
emotional management
critical thinking
decision making

27. community
engagement
how to share information
writing a drama
working with peer groups
making rice-bag posters

29. talent show
dramas
puppet shows
songs
dances

31. closing ceremony
speeches
dramas
certificates