Luton Gurdwara Recognise the Importance of Helping The Youth

GURU NANAK GURDWARA LUTON COMMITTED TO YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

The newly elected committee at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Luton had its first meeting earlier this month.

The need for Sikh youth and family development was a key topic. The committee has agreed unanimously that greater resources and efforts must be made into developing and supporting Sikh youth in Luton.

An initial 12-month youth development program has been outlined.

A series of events are planned to kick-off this development programme. Luton Gurdwara has teamed up with the Sikh Awareness Society (SAS) to host these events, as follows:

A BATTLE CRY FOR A GENERATION

22 June 2008 12PM-2PM @ Main hall Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Luton

A Special 2 hour seminar highlighting some of the issues affecting the Sikh-Panjabi community today:

• How radical groups and cults target young impressionable youth.
• With the promotion of sleazy bhangra and drink culture in our community, are we to blame for the decline in ethics in our youth?
• Unseen Dangers of Modern Media, from Internet to Bollywood movies, what are we feeding the mind of our children?
Sikhi, Marriage and relationships – With high levels of divorce, pre-marital relationships and abortions in the UK are we doing enough to educate and prepare our youth?

“Supporting Youth, Strengthening Families”

WEEKEND WORKSHOP @ GURU NANAK GURDWARA LUTON

SATURDAY 5^TH AND SUNDAY 6^TH JULY 2008

• Be a positive role model and facilitate positive social interactions • Create opportunities for youth to reach their full potential • Provide information on social issues and life skills • Build self-esteem in young people • Encourage student academic successes • Reduce the risks of illegal activities and alcohol & drug abuse

A series of seminars bought to you by acclaimed Sikh lecturers and professors that support Sikh parents and children in building skills and awareness to help them develop better relationships, while understanding the need to resolve cultural conflict.

The goal is to resolve cultural conflict and improve communication skills amongst Sikh families. The interactive course allows parents to discuss their issues in a relaxed environment and complete exercises that involve real life examples by using the (new) techniques they have learned. Parents will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to comprehend issues faced by their children and how to connect with youth effectively. The Workshop will be delivered in Panjabi and English and covers topics on:

• Parental styles
• Institutional & social pressures
• Communication
• Building self-esteem
• Discipline vs. punishment
• Teaching decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Drug awareness

NOTE: A FULL TIME TABLE OF WEEKEND WORKSHOP AND SEMINARS WILL BE HANDED OUT ON THE 22 JUNE SEMINAR