The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is seeking 30 youth from Agricola, Albouystown and Buxton for a 12-month intensive programme aimed at improving their chances to succeed.

In a press release ACDA said the programme, titled ‘Improving the skill set of at-risk Afro-descendant youth from disadvantaged communities” is designed to empower them educationally, culturally, economically, politically and socially. Five men and five women will be chosen from each community. Three group leaders, one from each community, and five subject matter experts will also be hired to oversee the programme.

The course will start with a three-day conference beginning in the last week of July and will also include participation from parents, guardians and potential mentors. …..