Information About DNYS - Development Instructor Program 2010

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26 Months Development Instructors Program1 year in Denmark helping students with special needs to get new skills

1 year in Africa fighting poverty within a Humana people to people Project2 months conclusion, information and raising awareness

It is about fostering new generation with golden hearts and heads and hands, well-educated and with a personal ethic of such proportions, that humanized relationships of all

sizes can serve as substitutes for all sorts of dehumanized phenomena.


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26 months Development Instructor program at DI DNYS School centersfor students with special needs in Denmark and at Humana People toPeople project in Africa

Thank you for your interest in our DNYS Development Instructor Program. The need for people

like you, who are passionate to help young troubled people in Denmark, as well as to fight povertyin one of the poorest parts of the world, is enormous. If you go ahead and do it, you will have a lifechanging experience.

This information letter will introduce you to the basics of the program we offer and also tell youhow you can get more detailed information. It will also tell you where to go from here, if you wantto enroll for the program.

WHO ARE YOU?

You are open-minded, flexible and motivated to do something good for others. You are interested inhelping people who are less fortunate: children and young people with special needs and fromvarious backgrounds, as well as people experiencing poverty in Africa. You are eager to learn andgain experiences in new and unfamiliar work situations.

There are no specific academic requirements, but you are expected to be a person with certainpassion and a surplus. We also expect from you to have an interest in our students and to be readyto work with children and young people with special needs. You need to be able to communicate inEnglish since this is the working language in the program.

To start the program you should be 18 years or older.

WHO ARE WE?

The DNYS Schools in Denmark are the names for a number of school centers, with a unique

concept, taking care of and educating children and adults with special needs.


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The school centers consist of care homes for children and teenagers, who cannot live at home, and aschool, which offers a basic school education together with a number of practical and creative skillslike cooking, gardening, maintenance, performing arts and music, theatre, experiencing nature life,traveling, and many more. We find it important to provide our students with an international andhumanitarian outlook. All DNYS schools also work together at several common events likeconcerts, sports events, building weekends and theatre competition.

The 2 DNYS Schools in Sjaelland, The School Centers in Boserup and Hellebaek are trainingDevelopment Instructors to take actions and make a difference, combining studies about differentrelevant topics today with volunteer work at the schools. Read more about the school centres atwww.skolerneiboserup.dkorwww.hellebaek.dk.THE IDEAWe believe that all people ought to have a genuine

possibility to live a good and meaningful life, andwe stand in solidarity with the weakest, globally and

locally. We invite you to join our program and shareour vision for better world and contribute to makingit a reality.

The Development Instructor program is a uniquechance for you to learn to create development. Ourmain pedagogical principal is learning by doing,therefore it is mostly about taking actions and

practical steps to make a difference. In Denmarkyou will help children and youngsters with specialneeds and who have had a difficult start in theirlives, and in Africa you will be able to contribute to the fight against poverty and diseases. Our

program is like an exciting journey on a roller-coaster together with people from all over the world.You will get a chance to study theory, but also put it in practice, travel, learn about differentcultures, learn about yourselves and others, and most importantly - help those who are lessfortunate.

Humana People to People is currently running around 350 development projects in Southern Africa,India, China and Central America, reaching a total of around 12 million people.

THE PROGRAMThe training program is 26 months long and consists of work, practical actions and theoretical

studies divided into 5 different periods:

Period 1Denmark - integrating and understanding the school concept3 monthsPeriod 2Raising awarenessmake your stand for a cause3 monthsPeriod 3Africa - prepare for your project in Africa6 monthsPeriod 4Work as a Development Instructor in Humana Project - 12 monthsPeriod 5Camp Futureshare what you have learnt with others2 months

Development Instructor in Denmark12 months (Period 1, 2 and 3)

The main purposes of the 12 months training in Denmark are to train Development Instructors to beactive and competent creators and instructors in development for children with special needs in

Denmark and later at their project in Africa.
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You will work with children, who for many different reasons are not in main stream education butstill have a need for a school, which can manage their special needs and interests. Some of thestudents are here to get more challenges in the school program. Some come with the hope, thatindividual teaching can improve their knowledge. Some have learning problems, some have somany problems at home that they are unable to concentrate on learning. Others have a need for helpto make social relations with other students or with adults. All of them need challenges and a feelingof success, an inspiration to believe that they can change their own situation.

In the environment with such demands, there is a great need of people with personal surplus, whocan be role models for the students, create safe and cozy environment which encourages students development. You do not need to be a psychologist or trained pedagogue, you just need a big heartto be shared with the students. This is one of the main tasks for you, while you are training asDevelopment Instructor.

The work is combined with practical studies, as you are expected to learn how to put a surplus ineach task you do, whether it is teaching mathematics or cleaning, playing sports with students, orcooking dinner. Basically the DI is a part of running the school in all of its aspects together with theleadership and staff at the school.

Here are some of examples of what your work could include, depending on the needs of the schooland your special skills and interest:

Being an assistant teacher in a class with students who need extra help; Working in the care home as practical help and mobilizing the students to take responsibilityand be active in their leisure time; Teaching English or German to a group of children; Making program with a student who needs to have special attention; Preparing and participating in the school trips; Teaching special subjects like theatre, painting, sports, horse riding, mechanics, etc. Creating, preparing and implementing weekend program with a group of children; Taking care of the network/computers at the school; Having a night watch at one of the Care Homes or boarding school; Doing maintenance, taking care of the outdoor areas, cleaning and cooking; Organising health campaigns;


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Driving the school bus and organising trips outside the school; Making environmental projects; Doing garden farming; Running a healthy kitchen; Running local income generating projects (for example, cafe), etc.Apart from practical tasks and pedagogical work, Development Instructors study and practicedifferent topics. In terms of studies, the period in Denmark is divided into three thematical periods.The DIs from DNYS schools meet approximately once a month at a study session where they giveeach other courses, create teambuilding activities, carry out different projects and have fun together.Each period, as in Denmark as in Africa, is finalised by an examination, for which DI prepares athorough report and certain tasks.

Period 1Denmark - integrating and understanding the school concept3 months

First period is about getting used to the new country, new environment, getting to know the schoolconcept, its leadership and staff, and of coursethe students. It is also about developing anunderstanding about the program, its demands and how you can live up to them. In the 1st period

you will start to learn Danish in order to communicate better with the children and staff at theschools. You will also learn about pedagogyto get tools for creating a better environment for thestudents; you will learn about Danish welfare society and investigate some of the hottest topics, likeimmigration policy, education system, etc.

Period 2Raising awarenessmake your stand for a cause3 months

In the second study period Development Instructors learn about situation in the world. With the helpof courses, project work, individual studies, field visits, interviews and experiences the DI shouldgain the understanding of current problems in the world and hopefully be inspired to fight theinjustices he/she faces. In this period we work with the themes like conflicts in the world, povertyand hunger, cross-cultural understanding, climate change, global economy, etc. We will use our

knowledge and make actions to raise awareness amongst our students and teachers but also in thecommunity and in cooperation with other people and organisations, for example, inviting a group ofrefugees for sport activities in the school, performing theater play about Afghanistan, participatingin Climate Change demonstration.

Period 3Africa - prepare for your project in Africa6 months

The third study period is where Development Instructors more specifically prepare themselves forthe project work in Africa. The DI will learn more about different development strategies, Africanhistory and current situation, different Humana projects in general and in more details about the

project where he/she will go, HIV/AIDS and other diseases, intensive language studies (if DI goesto Portuguese speaking country).


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The important preparation during the last six months is to start communication with the projectleader in Africa, get acquainted with the job description and prepare for the tasks, for example,

prepare courses and materials, research about specific topics like sustainable farming,empowerment of women, malaria, nutritious food, etc.

Period 4Work as a Development Instructor in Humana Project - 12 months

In the 12 months period as a Development Instructor in a Humana People to people project, the DIwill have the possibility to work with people in the poorest part of the world. You will choose aspecific project and will specialise your preparation towards this during the last six months of yourstay in Denmark.

In Africa you work closely together with the project leader and you are expected to take your part ofthe responsibility for a successful running of the whole project.

The Projects in Africa are:

1.Child Aida program that focuses on the well being of children by addressing thedifficulties in the communities and the environment;

2.HOPE or TCE (Total Control of the Epidemic) are programs with the aim of stopping thespread of HIV & AIDS and dealing with the consequences that exist;

3.Teacher Training Colleges has the focus to educate primary school teachers for rural areas;4.Vocational schools for young people focus on teaching basic practical skills for their future;5.Day schools and boarding schools for street children6.Farmers Clubs focus on making a better living for poor farmers, developing method of

production of food as well as sanitation and hygiene in rural areas;7.Raising funds for the social projects by forming partnerships and selling second hand clothes

and shoes

You can read much more about the projects on Humana People to Peoples website: www.humana.org

Period 5Camp Futureshare what you have learnt with others2 months

The program ends with two months of evaluation and awareness work in Europe. You start byreturning to the school where you did your training; you write a report on your project and prepare

presentations, write articles, as well as, assisting the teachers in preparing the DIs who are in theirfirst period. You will evaluate what you have done and the changes that have happened to you and

prepare yourself for the next step in your life. You prepare products from your time in Africa, andyou will make presentations for people in Europe and mobilize people to take a stand to and supportthe fight against poverty.
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We will finish the program with a celebration, where you can invite your family and friends, andwhere we will congratulate you with the development you have created. You will receive acertificate and a letter of recommendation for having taking part in our program.

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONStarting dates:The program starts twice a year: 1st of February and 1st of August.

Economy:You pay an enrollment fee of 4000 Danish kroner app 530 euro. You will sign a contract as avolunteer with one of the 2 schools. Your will get allowance, which will cover the expenses relatedto the program in Denmark and your expenses connected to the travel to Africa. The school will

provide you with accommodation and food. During the time at the Humana project in Africa youreceive food, accommodation and pocket money from Humana.

Drugs and Alcohol:Our schools maintain a strong policy of non-alcohol and non-drug environment. Therefore one ofthe important demands we place upon you as a participant in our school and program is that youunderstand and actively support the frames of the school and program. We maintain a strict policythat DI does not consume alcohol or drugs during the whole program, both in Denmark and Africa.

Application procedure:Are you ready to take on an exciting and challenging education? If so, we would like to encourageyou to apply for our unique program and become a Development Instructor in our 26-month

program.

HOW TO CONTINUE FROM HERE1. If you consider doing this program, the first step for you is to read websites:www.humana.org,www.developmentinstructor.dk, Diprogram.blogspot.com

2. Carefully fill in and send us your application form (attached). We will then get back to you toanswer any questions you might have.

3. The next step then for you is to attend an information meeting. Along with our sister schools, wehave several of these meetings every month in different locations all over the world. Each

information meeting is followed by the possibility for you to have a personal meeting with ourrepresentative.

4. Before you decide to enroll you should come for information days at one of the schools as youget to see the school and meet the students, the teachers and the headmaster of the school, the DIteachers and the DI's, who are already in the program.

5. After the meeting at the school you are ready to take the final decision, you fill in and sign anenrollment form and pay the enrollment fee. Then you have a place in a team!
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CONTACT DETAILSYou are welcome to contact us at anytime with questions, concerns and anyother things you want to discuss. Weare looking forward to hearing fromyou,

Eugenija Kovaliova andKamal Ahamada,

promotion responsible

E-mail: [email protected]: +45 22 682866 or +4522682862Web:www.humana.org,www.developmentinstructor.dk,Diprogram.blogspot.com

The Development Instructor Program is part of Humana People to People projects. During 30 years morethan 10000 Development Instructors participated in the development of Humana projects. Humana takes avery clear stand in the fight against poverty and is in many ways a controversial organization, constantlytrying out new ways to develop and expand the programs to improve the conditions together with the poorestpeople in this world. Therefore you should not be surprised, when you run into sites and organizations, whodo not recommend this program. In the fight against poverty it is difficult to stay friends with all parties.What counts is the result and the recommendations from the many International Partners in Development andfirst of all from the many people involved in the Humana People to People Programs in the 3rd world. Readfor yourself at www.humana.org and research the alert sites as well, participate in a meeting and take yourown stand.
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