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Dynamic Youth for Social Transformation/Change Presented by: Gustav Wilson 25 September 2010

Dynamic Youth for Social Transformation/Change Presented by: Gustav Wilson 25 September 2010. “Today's youth is disgusted with today's

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Dynamic Youth for Social Transformation/Change Presented by: Gustav Wilson 25 September 2010

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  1. Dynamic Youth for Social Transformation/Change Presented by: Gustav Wilson 25 September 2010

  2. “Today's youth is disgusted with today's politics, education and social atmosphere. They are facing the problem of unemployment and hence turning towards crime. Everybody is using the youth's energy for a destructive purpose than for constructive purpose. Today's youth is unhappy, unsatisfied, disgusted and is in a pathetic condition. With this background they are entering the 21st century.” Rama Dukle (Author of the Book “Ghandi”) Introduction

  3. Social transformation is the process by which an individualalters the socially ascribed social status of their parents into a socially achieved status for themselves. However another definition refers to large scale social change as in cultural reforms or transformations. The first occurs with the individual andthe second with the social system. Social transformation in this context requires a shift in collective consciousness of a society - local, state, national or global - so that reality is refined by consensus. Scientific discoveries have triggered many social transformations throughout our history as have religious and royal edicts. What is Social Transformation / Change?

  4. Social Change as a sociological term is defined as, alterations in basic structures of a social group or society Builds community-based responses, not solutions that affect just a few individuals and leave the underlying social problems intact. Changes attitudes, behaviors, laws, policies and institutions to better reflect the values of inclusion, fairness, diversity and opportunity. Insists on accountability and responsiveness among institutions, including the government, large corporations, universities and other entities whose policies and actions profoundly affect the living conditions of individuals and communities, whether locally, nationally, or internationally. Expands the meaning and practice of "democracy" by involving those closest to social problems in determining their solutions. What is Social Transformation / Change?

  5. South African communities are plague by the following social concerns: Poverty: Research conducted on Poverty and Inequality in South Africa 2004 – 2014, J P Landman has found that 46% of South Africans live in poverty meaning an estimated 20,5 million in the year 2000 (ii) Unemployment: Rate of unemployment in South Africa: 24% Almost 100 000 people lost their jobs in 2009 due to recession Why do we need Social Transformation/ Change?

  6. (iii) Diseases such as HIV and AIDS: South Africa is experiencing the largest HIV and AIDS epidemics in the world. In 2008 an estimated 5.6 million South Africans were HIV positive Biggest increase in deaths has been amongst the ages between 20 and 49 years. Accounts for 60% of all deaths in sub-Saharan Africa Estimated life expectancy in 2010: 50 years (iv)Crime: Latest crime statistics indicated a decline in the murder rate – below 17 000 for financial year 2009/2010 Why do we need Social Transformation / Change?

  7. (v)Growing prison population: South Africa has the world’s seventh’ highest prison population: 161 496 (112 466 Sentenced and 49 030 Un-sentenced) Sentenced Female Youth: 156 Sentenced Male Youth: 7 510 Un-sentenced Female Youth: 141 Un-sentenced Male Youth: 7282 Spiritual and Moral decay: Increase in the number of abortions Decrease in youth attending church services Increase in Satanism Increase in human trafficking Increase in prostitution Why do we need Social Transformation / Change?

  8. I am responsible Change begins with me My position / posture should be correct to bring about change Be the difference and just don’t make the difference Who is responsible for Social Transformation / Change?

  9. Examples of individuals who brought Social Transformation / Change ?

  10. Exodus 3 (Moses and the burning bush) Moses had his transformation experience in the desert with the burning bush 1 Samuel 17(David and Goliath) The fact that David killed Goliath brought social change Matthew 25: 34 - 46 Jesus the ultimate agent of change: Healed the sick, made the blind to see, fed the hungry, waked the death, cast out demons, forgave sinners, had lunch with corruptors, HE SAVED US WITH HIS OWN BLOOD!!! Social Transformation / Change: A biblical perspective (2)

  11. Broadly speaking: Communities Specifically speaking: - In our houses / families / with me! - In the churches - In our schools - In our hospitals - In our prisons - In our police stations Where does Social Transformation / Change needs to take place?

  12. Physical: How do we look? What do we wear? Building that we serve in? Financial / Economical: My economic status, Interest in my own wealth Moral and Ethical: Everything goes, Crime levels are not my problem, ignore debates such as abortion, etc. Spiritual: Loose hope, faith and trust, Poor in the knowledge of God, get lazy to read our Bible, no interest in Evangelism any more or Missions. Don’t worry about my mission Self-centredness: Me, Myself and I Technological advancements: Computers, cellphones, mxit, twitter, ect. Phobias: Have a fear to work with the poor, to be seen with a person who is HIV positive, etc. Obstacles in that could stand in the way of Social Transformation / Change

  13. Assess your yourself Get to know the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) within your community Find out what is your church’s involvement in your community Start getting involved in existing projects such as Prison Ministries, HIV and AIDS Desks, Home / Community Base Care for terminally ill persons, Think outside of the box, be innovative and creative Possible strategies how the youth can address the Social concerns

  14. Abraham: Father of many nations Joseph: Put in charge of Egypt David: Became a King Jesus: The ultimate agent of social transformation /change secured everlasting life for us all Social Transformation / Change brings rewards

  15. “Change the country by changing “Your World” “One of the fundamental principles of success is looking out for a human need, and then reaching out to meet that need. When you consciously and consistently seek ways to improve your environment and make the world around you better than you met it, you’ll be a success. So, always ask yourself, What can I do to improve my world?” Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Social Transformation

  16. Gustav Wilson Regional Head: Development and Care Free State / Northern Cape Region Tel: 051 – 4040 284 Fax: 051 – 448 2261 Cell: 082 888 7119 E mail address: gustav.wilson@dcs.gov.za CONTACT DETAILS

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