African Voices 2013
Activity days delivered by African Post-Graduate Students
Perceptions of Africa
Young people’s perceptions of Africa are strongly influenced by the Charity advertisements; news stories about the continent; and exotic wildlife and cultural television programmes about Africa.
Over 75% of 9 -11 year olds think there is little food in Africa.
‘When you see Red Nose Day you see loads of pictures of people starving’
Over 65% of 9 -11 year olds think there are no skyscrapers in Africa.
‘I thought it was like what you see on the news – straw huts and fighting’
Over 70% of 9 -11 year olds think that people in Africa do not use mobile phones.
‘I thought all people were poor and they didn’t have any technology’
A Balanced Perspective
Over the past seven years African PG students, trained by LUCAS, have delivered over 170 African Voices activity days in 70 primary schools. The students are professionals, highly educated, positive role models and ambassadors for Africa. They offer your pupils a first-hand perspective on the diversity of the continent and present a more positive and balanced view of Africa and its peoples.
African Voices Days
An African Voices day consists of a programme of activities that challenge existing perceptions; explore contemporary development issues; take a closer look at the student’s own country; and engage pupils in cultural activities. They are available for Year 5 & 6 pupils from February to July 2013 at a cost of £150 per class. This year the first 20 bookings are being subsidised by the Leeds University Africa College and are available at a reduced cost of £60 per class.
TeacherComments
"[the African student created] a whole different atmosphere which changed preconceived ideas and enabled pupils to see things from a different perspective."
"Charles made the learning interesting and fun through a variety of activities."
"The student presented herself in a friendly professional way. An excellent role model."
Richard Borowski, Centre for African Studies - Tel: 0113 3435069, Email:
African Voices 2013 - Booking Form
Contact Details
School:
Address:
Tel. No.:
Head Teacher:
Contact Teacher:
Contact Email:
African Voices Day
Year group: Year 5 Year 6
No. of classes:One Two Three
Preferred date(s):
Specific requests
Agreement
On behalf of my school I agree:
- To allocate a whole day for the delivery of the African Voices activity programme.
- To ensure that a teacher is present during the delivery of the African Voices programme.
- To ensure that the African PG students have a healthy and safe environment in which to deliver their African Voices programme.
- To pay LUCAS £150 per class foreach African Voices day(the first 20 bookings will be charged a subsidised rate of £60 per class).
Signed: ...... Date: ......
Please return to:
Richard Borowski, Centre for African Studies, Room 3.01A, Hillary Place, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT.For further information please see the LUCAS website,
You are welcome to contact Richard Borowski with any queries, tel: 0113 3435069, email:
A view of Africa from the people who live there