EDUCATION & WELL-BEING PROGRAMme FOR SCHOOLS
Primary and Secondary schools
Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier from South Sudan, turned internationally acclaimed recording artist and activist.
In this education progamme, Emmanuel introduces himself through a compelling, keynote presentation alongside his spoken word and music which can be used as a powerful address in your school assembly.
The accompanying pack, offers a truly authentic insight into the complex global issues around poverty and war with online resources and lessons centred around Emmanuel's remarkable personal experiences and brought to you through a series of intimate talks, lessons and interactive opportunities which offer essential knowledge and practical wellbeing tools for any young person.
We have created different options, based on your school’s age group and the needs of your community:
Primary School Option: (8-12 yrs)
Filmed presentation + mini pack: £150
Secondary School Options: (12 - 16 yrs)
Option 1: A filmed presentation for your school assembly: £100
Option 2: Education pack: £150
Option 3: Assembly + pack: £250
(different currencies available, please see below)
We also offer bespoke packages with specialised LIVE talks and workshops so please contact us at Tania@emmanueljal.com with your enquiry.
Welcome
“I grew up in South Sudan where my country was torn apart by a civil war between the predominantly Arab North and the African tribes from the South. I was separated from my family and recruited as a child soldier. The oppression I faced robbed me of everything, including my sense of worth. In order to overcome my many obstacles, I had to turn things around for myself. My story helps young people learn about the causes and effects of poverty, war, hatred and racism, but my focus isn’t on the problem but rather the way forward. My only escape was by using the opportunities I had, to expand my mind and increase my self-development.
I’ve spent 15 years speaking to youth from across the globe and campaigning for peace and equality to the highest tiers of government. This educational pack is designed to inspire, as well as offer practical solutions for a more healthy and inclusive society; which not only celebrates diversity but holds value to the stories and lessons learnt through black experience.”
- EMMANUEL JAL
'“I believe I survived for a reason”
was the mantra Jal found comfort in when intrusive thoughts felt unbearable or when school was challenging.'
- Emmanuel speaks to the Huffington Post on mental wellbeing.
Education supporters and partners
GET YOUR CLASS DOING
Once you have engaged your minds and explored these issues, start planning how you can make a difference. Use the My Life is Art map and start planning out your purpose. Take on a challenge, lose something to help others and if you are really good, choose some fundraising ideas to help the people who really need it.
GET YOUR CLASS IMPROVING
Use My Life is Art wellness techniques and practices to support positive mindset and habits. Whether it be; behaviour for learning, assessment grades, mentoring a friend, or fundraising for a charity of your choice it will enable every student the chance to raise their game through participation in our program.
What’s included
We have created 4 areas of teaching, which provide a variety of resources for classrooms and online learning. Included are:
A special pre-recorded 20 minute filmed school assembly.
Filmed talks by Emmanuel Jal.
Easy to download lessons and activities.
Creative and mental wellbeing exercises.
Homework tasks.
Our pack compliments every aspect of Secondary School learning and is suitable for 12 – 16 year olds.
GET YOUR CLASS THINKING
Use our scheme of work to get your class thinking about the issues surrounding Emmanuel Jal’s story. Pick and mix our lessons and activities to introduce your class to the ideas surrounding child soldiers, modern day slavery, forced migration and Emmanuel Jal’s "Lose to Win" challenge.
1. “WARCHILD” – Emmanuel Jal
AN INTRODUCTION TO EMMANUEL JAL & HIS INCREDIBLE BACKSTORY
Emmanuel Jal’s inspiring story of overcoming adversity as a child soldier in Southern Sudan and his ability to turn hatred and bitterness into a life of peace as a successful recording artist and peace activist reaches the heart of all communities and supports anyone facing challenges.
This section enables students and young people to understand more fully the complex issues around child soldiers, forced migration, war and how to engage in a more peaceful life, starting with education.
2. My Life is Art – CREATe THE LIFE YOU WANT
A LEADERSHIP GUIDE TO SOME OF THE PRINCIPALS THAT HAVE HELPED EMMANUEL JAL AND WILL SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY.
What is that life you want to create? How do you want to make an impact?
1. Purpose - find it, walk in it and use it to transform your life
2. My Life Is Art map: A practical guide to mapping out your future. Print out to A3 and fill in. Ask for support from your nearest and dearest. Including your teachers.
3. Wellness – PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORT YOUR MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLBEING: THROUGH MEDITATION, CREATIVITY AND YAYA.
1. Meditation: gratitude, calm and positive mindset.
2. Creative wellbeing: An arts based activity designed to support resilience / independent thinking and navigating your own mind.
3. YAYA: An ancient healing technique from Africa, which combines elements of Dance, Meditation and Yoga. It is used to activate positive emotions that unite your mind, heart, soul and spirit and create healing for the body.
4. Lose to Win - ACTIVISM & PHILANTHROPY
GAINING COURAGE, SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY AND CREATING A BETTER WORLD.
1. Courage: Emmanuel leads a lesson on Courage and how we can overcome our challenges.
2. Activism/fundraising: Students will learn about Emmanuel’s "Lose to Win" challenge and work together to develop an action plan for getting involved and raising funds for a charity of your choice.
ABOUT
EMMANUEL JAL
Download Emmanuel’s bio here.
To book Emmanuel as a speaker at your school, or for more bespoke packages please contact: Tania@emmanueljal.com
Please note we are also taking bookings for online sessions and webinars.
testimonials
“Time spent with Emmanuel, whether on-line or in school, is always an event. He is a brilliant storyteller who makes young people think, act and dream.”
“Emmanuel’s presentation has refocused me on my beliefs, my purpose as a Principal and given me the courage to go on. Brilliant!”
“In November 2020, Geneva Peace Week brought together more than 4,200 young people from 170 countries across the world in a first-time fully online format. Emmanuel Jal’s contribution to the Week inspired a global audience in its quest to find solutions to the most pressing peace and security concerns of our time. He helped to generate new hope for people across cultures and frontiers. Through his music, words, and actions, Emmanuel showed that positive change is possible. ”
“He is one of the strongest role models any person could look up to, we learn from him that even if one faces challenges you should never give up.”
“This talk helped me more than any other mental health workshop at school’”
“Emmanuel showed us that no matter where you come from or who you are, you can make a difference, and I think that’s had so much influence on my life and way of thinking ever since.”
Purchase the educational pack:
Please note, you will be charged in the Canadian currency.
For BESPOKE PACKAGES please contact Tania@emmanueljal.com
Primary and middle schools (8-12 years)
£150 GBP/$190 USD/$250 CAD
Secondary Schools (12-18 years)
£100 GBP/$140 USD/$175 CAD