Since BoldLeaders I have been more reflective of myself; of how I am listening to people, serving people, collaborating with people, minding "gaps" with folks, how I use language, and how I am interacting with folks in ways that make me uncomfortable, yet open."
They faced challenges with optimism and a positive approach, removing the labels of "convicted" and "beyond control" from the lives of the young women they were engaging, even dealing with issues they had no prior knowledge of such as mental illness and suicidal tendencies. The BoldLeaders team maneuvered a definite storm in a teacup, at the end allowing participants to see a different image of themselves: label-less, with a future, able to believe, engage and positively impact society once again. I highly recommend BoldLeaders as an organization of choice for development partnership."
The idea of working across barriers such as culture and language can be a daunting task. The BoldLeaders workshops gave me an entry point in which ALL human beings are connected and reminded me of resources we all have to empower ourselves and create change. By finding the common denominators we all share, it allows a bridge across common development roadblocks, allowing us to understand one another even better."
...we are better able to prepare and teach youth how to handle these situations of cultural assimilation. BoldLeaders’ curriculum centers on themes of perspective, integrity, and respect and sets our students up for a successful and productive trip. We are extremely happy to be working with BoldLeaders and would highly recommend this program to other organizations."
With a view to empowering youth, to promoting collaborative leadership skills, intercultural dialogue and civic engagement, the Cyprus BoldLeaders Project is one of our most successful programs. I am convinced that the skills they learn in Denver will remain with them for life.”
The BoldLeaders team was quite simply, outstanding. In all my years as an educator, I have never seen the drive and dedication that this team of people demonstrated. The teens responded to that...drawing from their energy and enthusiasm."
...come away from these programs totally energized and enthusiastic about what they have learned. The programs are exceedingly well-run. BoldLeaders has the capacity and the ability to deliver programming that is creative, sustainable and effective. We highly recommend them.”
...caring and complex on a theoretical level. The program leaders tirelessly searched every activity for lessons and potential networks and opportunities for cooperation, but only in patient teamwork with the students. Presentations were not lectures, but invitations for participation. I was extremely impressed with the program and the BoldLeaders staff. I have participated in many similar programs in the past and these students experienced the best high school leadership program I have seen. “
...offered me intensive personal growth from all aspects. I was forced to think about questions of self evaluation, self respect, what are the things that work and do not work for me. I’d always considered myself open minded, but now I learned how important it is to listen to others like my life depends on it, and to have all possible perspectives in mind before a decision.