Young women leaders program

Growing up, her mother made a lot of sacrifices and enrolled her in modeling classes when she was 11 years old. The classes she says changed her life and she wanted other young Latina girls to experience what she experienced.

It's great. I had no friends here, so I was coming in fresh. Cecile Diaz-Hernandez, the first runner-up in Miss Latina , said she was a shy person before the program. She gained public speaking and interviewing skills through the program.

I was never confident and always doubted myself, Hernandez said. Recruitment efforts are underway during January and February. Developing the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. Young Women Leaders for Peace in Action:. South Sudan.

Democratic Republic of Congo. Young Women Leaders in Our Program:. Improve their literacy and numeracy skills. Become entrepreneurs and run a micro business. Use participatory theater as an instrument for community dialogue. Young Women classes meet on Sundays to strengthen faith, build unity, strengthen families and homes, and make plans to accomplish the work of salvation and exaltation.

Class presidencies, supported by adult leaders, plan Sunday meetings. Class meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. They last 50 minutes. A member of the class presidency conducts. She leads the class in reciting the theme and counseling together about assignments and other matters. A class member or adult leader then leads gospel instruction. Class presidencies counsel with adult leaders about who should teach.

If a ward has more than one Young Women class, they meet separately. However, they may meet together when there is a special need. Young women and young men may occasionally combine for a Sunday lesson, as coordinated by the bishopric and the Young Women presidency.

Young women are encouraged to participate in seminary see Class presidencies, supported by adult leaders, plan service and activities.

These should help accomplish the work of salvation and exaltation. Service and activities should build testimonies, strengthen families, foster class unity, and provide opportunities to bless others. They should be balanced among four areas of personal growth: spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual.

Most youth activities are held at times other than on Sundays or Monday evenings. They are usually held weekly. In some areas, distance, safety, or other factors make weekly activities impractical. In these areas, activities may be held less often, but they should generally be held at least monthly. Some service and activities should include both young men and young women, especially for older youth. Youth can benefit from socializing in larger groups.

The youth in two or more wards may occasionally meet together for service and activities. Stakes or districts may occasionally plan service and activities for youth. Adult leaders help ensure that activities are safe see safety.

At least two responsible adult leaders should be present at all activities see For more information, see YoungWomen. See also JustServe. These resources provide service and activity ideas. Annual Activities. In addition to regular youth activities, young women may also participate in the following each year:. A meeting for youth and their parents near the beginning of the year. It can be held for young men and young women separately or together.

It can also be held at the ward or stake level. It is planned and led by the assistants to the bishop in the priests quorum and the presidency of the oldest Young Women class. Young women turning 12 during the year may receive their emblems of belonging during this meeting see For more information, see ChildrenandYouth.

Young women may participate in additional overnight camps, events, and activities throughout the year, where feasible. At least one activity emphasizing the standards in For the Strength of Youth. This event could include both young men and young women. Parents may also be invited. Age Requirements. They may attend dances, youth conferences, and FSY conferences beginning in January of the year they turn However, they should be at least 16 before dating see For the Strength of Youth [], 4.

Paying for Activities. Activities, including supplies, are paid for by the ward budget. Travel and expenses should not be excessive. As an exception, if the ward budget does not have enough money to pay for multiday activities, such as camps, leaders may ask participants to help pay for them.

However, a young woman should not be prevented from participating if she cannot help pay. If more money is still needed, the bishop may authorize one fundraising activity each year see The bishopric ensures that the budget and activities for young women and young men are sufficient and equitable. Budget for the young women is based on the number of young women in the ward.

Budget for Aaronic Priesthood quorums is based on the number of young men in the ward. See FSY. In their efforts to become more like the Savior, youth are invited to set goals to grow spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually see Luke Youth seek inspiration to discover what they need to work on.

With help from parents, they make plans, act on their plans, and reflect on what they learn. Leaders also offer support as needed. Parents and leaders may suggest goals, but they allow youth to seek their own inspiration about what goals to pursue. Youth are encouraged to complete at least two goals in each of the four areas each year. Young women should have regular opportunities to serve others in and with their families, during youth activities, and on their own.

Ideas for service are available at ChildrenandYouth. Where it is available, JustServe. Ministering is caring for others as the Savior would. Young women may receive ministering assignments beginning in January of the year they turn For more information, see chapter Some ways they can do this are listed below:.

Invite friends to participate in the Children and Youth program. Leaders work closely with parents of these youth to help them understand the program and determine how they and their children would like to be involved. Parents and leaders can help young women prepare to share the gospel throughout their lives.

Provide opportunities to teach the gospel in class meetings and other settings. If young women desire to serve full-time missions, parents and leaders help them prepare.

This includes teaching them about the blessings and expectations of full-time missionary work. As part of this preparation, the bishopric or stake presidency may organize a missionary preparation class.