ACI Future
A comprehensive, independent evaluation of BREAD's Afrikan* Culture & Identity Project (ACI) reached the following recommendations for the future:
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Due to the developmental nature of working with 12/13 year olds through to the ages of 17/18, future work should be funded for a minimum of 3 years (preferably 5)
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A range of appropriate methods and approaches should be considered to develop peer education work with Black young people
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Formal ways to increase peer support within its youth groups/projects should be considered
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Research into a range of projects focussing on different aspects of identity and culture, for example, with young people of dual heritage
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That BREAD continues to develop its expertise in evaluation of 'soft outcomes' both in terms of expressing the intended 'measures of success' and the regular evaluation of progress against these measures
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That BREAD continues to work with young people around challenging racism, dispelling myths and stereotypes
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That BREAD continues to work with Black young people in building their confidence and developing tools and techniques to deal with racism
* Afrikan is spelt in this way because of the reclaiming of Afrika after the result of the Portuguese invasion of Afrika, when the continent was subsequently spelt Africa. The spelling with a k is bound in the value of political empowerment.
Please note that the Afrikan Culture & Identity Project (ACI) is not currently active. We are seeking continuation funding.