New Seasons Youth Program
2221 Keswick Village Ct.
Conyers, GA 30013
ph: 770-929-9562
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They have finally arrived!
New Seasons Youth Program Welcomes Fabian Kasongo, Nyasha Makoni and Esther Saidi to the U.S.A.!
Fabian Kasongo greeted at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport
by New Seasons Board Member Matthew Bland & Ray Jackson Founder and Director of New Seasons Youth Program.
Check back for more pictures of our students.
Our students have finally made it to their college destinations.
Below Fabian and Nyasha are all smiles as they arrive on the campus
Of LeMoyne Owen College
Esther finally arrives on the campus of Philander Smith College
ISN'T SHE LOVELY!
New Seasons participant Esther Saidi of Harare, Zimbabwe dressing for success
during Philander Smith College (Little Rock, Arkansas) Freshman Orientation Week
pictured (L) is Fabian Kasongo holding a gift basket he won during the schools raffle.
Pictured (R) Nyasha unpacking her belongings in her dorm room.
Esther Shows she has style as she decorates her dorm room.
Pictured with Esther on the campus of Philander Smith College
is Ra'Elle Jackson (daughter of Ray Jackson) and Ray Jackson,
Director of New Seasons Youth Program Inc.
and Alumnus of Philander Smith College.
Doesn't Ray Look like the proud papa as he introduces
Esther and Ra'Elle to his beloved PSC!
Celebrating Thanksgiving dinner is Fabian Kasongo and Nyasha Makoni
New Seasons Participant Nyasha Makoni of Zimbabwe and Fabian Kasongo of Zambia visiting the Birth home Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.
Nyasha and Fabian visiting Atlanta's famous Peachtree Street.
Esther Saidi at the home of Jacqueline Sherwood who is hosting both Esther and Nyasha. Pictured with Esther is Fabian Kasongo of Lusaka Zambia (New Seasons Participant) and Ra'Elle Jackson daughter of New Seasons director Ray and De'Adrianne Jackson
Fabian meets Lee Haney former Mr. America & Mr. Universe
at the Concerned Black Clergy Meeting.
New Seasons Youth Participants pose with
Mr. Ofamo Omilami (Papa O),
Actor and Social Activist.
Our Studenst were blessed to intern with
Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless(HFTH)
They were given the opportunity to see first hand the plight of
Atlanta's homeless and working poor.
Thank you Mrs. Elisabeth Omilami director of HFTH
For exposing our youth to the plight of America's poor.
New Seasons Youth Program Proudly Presented
Mrs. Betty Makoni, Director and Founder of
Girl Child Network World Wide and Top 10 Finalist for CNN "Hero of the Year" Award for 2009.
April 18 - 21 was an exciting time in the history of New Seasons Youth program. We were blessed to have Mrs. Betty Makoni as a special guest to assist us with raising funds for deserving African and Caribbean students.
While in Atlanta, Mrs. Makoni visited the Ray of Hope Christian Church of Decatur, Ga., pastored by the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale during their 7:30 A.M Service and with the Abundant Life Church of Lithonia, Ga, pastored by Rev. Woodrow Walker during their 10 a.m. service.
Mrs. Makoni posing with (center) Minister Heately, Executive Pastor Ray of Hope Christian Church and Mr. Ray Jackson (L), Director New Seasons
Below (R) Mrs. Makoni Speaking at Ray of Hope. (L) Mr. Ray Jackson introducing Mrs. Makoni to the Ray of Hope Congregation
Mrs. Makoni shared her personal story of abuse as a child, the sufferings of girls in Zimbabwe and all through-out Africa. She encouraged young women here in America to "take advantage of every educational opportunity afforded them".
Mrs. Makoni recognized New Seasons Youth Program for its efforts in securing two scholarships for two former Girl Child Network participants.
During her visit, Mrs. Makoni and I met with CARE International, an international organization which champion the rights of women through-out the world.
Mrs. Makoni was featured on futuremovementradio.net
(WATB 1420 am & WGFS 1430 am)
an international Caribbean
radio station reaching the Caribbean community here in the U.S.
and the Caribbean Islands.
On her last night here, Mrs. Makoni met with a group of young African-American women and encouraged them to set up a Girls Club here in the United States. These clubs will provide a world-wide network that will empower and encourage awareness of issues facing women through-out the world.
On behalf of New Seasons Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mrs. Makoni for coming and unselfishly sharing herself with us.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW SEASONS PARTICIPANT
ESTHER SAIDI
Of HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Recipient of the Thomas Mason Scholarship
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas
A 2008 graduate of St. Dominic’s Chishawasha High School and Girl Child Network Program, Esther spends most of her time volunteering and mentoring other Girl Child Network participants. An avid poet and short story writer, Esther has received numerous awards and certificates such as the Deseret International Certificate, Best Student in History, 2006; best School Soccer Player of the year, 2007; and best Soccer Player of the Year Goromonzi District, 2006-2007.
Esther is a born-again Christian who believes that a college education will afford her the opportunity of advancement, skills and knowledge needed to help fulfill a mission that will provide services to the most vulnerable girls in her society. Esther’s educational plans are to study business economics and sociology.
Congratulations Esther on A Job well-done!
From your New Seasons family.
Pictured Below
New Seasons Participant Esther Saidi of Zimbabwe
Sporting her Philander Smith College T-Shirt.
Doesn't she look splendid in the Green and Gold!
Esther will be arriving in the U.S. during the middle of July.
Her first stop is Washington D.C. where she will be staying with a host family
and interning with the ASHOKA Foundation.
Esther will then fly to Atlanta, Georgia to meet the New Seasons Family before
heading to Little Rock, Arkansas to begin her studies.
Congratulations to Fabian kasongo
CONGRATULATIONS TO FABIAN KASONGO
OF
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Recipient of the Trustee Level Scholarship (Full-Ride)
LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis Tn.
A 2004 graduate of KABULONGABOYS HIGH SCHOOL , Fabian enjoys playing chest and listening to music in his spare time. Fabian has served as an HIV/AIDS peer counslor and secretary general for the Chainama Catholic Christian Community. A born again Christian, Fabian has received numerous awards such as Peer Educator, Perfect Attendance and Behavior Change and School Perfect. In his own words, Fabian believes
"knowledge is power and education is the only way Africa can be able to solve her own problems, in this vein it is imperative that morally upright Christian take up education to prepare us for the future challenges of leadership".
Fabian's educational plans are to obtain a bachlors degree in business/economics
Congratulations Fabian on A Job well-done!
From your New Seasons family.
Congratulations to Nysaha makoni
Congratulations to Nyasha Makoni
of
Rusape Zimbabwe
Recipient of the Trustee Level Scholarship (Full-Ride)
LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, Tn.
A 2008 graduate of St. David's Girl School and Girl Child Network Program, Nyasha is an avid reader who enjoys listening to music and sharing life experiences with her peers. In her own words, Nyasha "Intends to study Medicine as ths has been my dream from a tender age. Preserving and restoring human life is my first priority. Passion for Medicine, the HIV pandemic as well as the shortage of Medical Practitioners in Zimbabwe have spearheaded my decision. Furthermore, I would want to end up as an optician, to help all children in Zimbabwe who are less privileged and have cataracts". Nyasha is a born-again Christian and is inspired by leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa and Betty Makoni.
Congratulations Nyasha on A Job well-done!
From your New Seasons family.
Betty Makoni - Selected as a CNN top 10 finalist
CONGRATULATIONS TO BETTY MAKONI
Top 10 finalist for the CNN "Hero of the Year Award.
Betty Makoni visiting Atlanta April 18 - 21
Betty is Director of Girl Child Network World Wide which is a partner of New Seasons Youth Program Inc.
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New Seasons Art Auction
New Seasons will be conducting an on-line art auction, to raise funds to support our mission.
Each piece has been donated by a generous donor who supports our mission.
If you would like to donate items to assist us with raising funds and have your business featured as our business of the month or if you would like to stay anonymous,
please contact me at rayjackson@newseasonsyouthprogram.com
for more details.
This beautiful lithograph on canvas will be auctioned on Ebay beginning February 19th, 2009.
or make us an offer we can't refuse.
Add an additional $15.00 for shipping and handling.
2221 Keswick Village Ct.
Conyers, GA 30013
ph: 770-929-9562
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