The success of the curriculum is measured by the number of decisions made, relationships developed, and problems solved by the participants,

Rather than what the t-shirts look like, or whether the community project was pulled off with grace.

We Lead! Goals

The goal of We Lead! is to develop new leaders. We Lead! creates a safe environment providing each participant with the opportunity to practice skills in which they see themselves as competent and active members of their community. Participants explore their natural leadership gifts, gain new insight into their own ability, identify new skills to improve their leadership and recognize and support different leadership styles in their peers.

Participants will actively use their leadership skills. They will know how to work with others toward a common goal as well as communicate with established leaders in their communities, the media and with the general public. They will identify and articulate their personal vision of a just society.

We Lead! Program Overview

The We Lead! curriculum is designed to be adapted to fit the needs of its community. The curriculum is written to fit a three-week series, but you can change the length and time to fit the need of the community it serves. Regardless of how you structure the curriculum, we suggest you add an additional day for staff preparation. We suggest the program meets 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. but you may have to work around public transportation schedules. Read how other groups have adapted the curriculum on page 21.

Theme for Week One