Moral development

Anisa and Saba Hajizadeh. © Anisa HajizadehAjax, Ontario, 2 March 2012 (CBNS) — Though some consider gossip a normal fact of life, two sisters have become advocates to free communities from it, particularly where gossip can do the worst damage, in schools.

A shot of Bobo and Kipi on set.Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1 December 2010 (CBNS) — When children around Kinshasa started to sing a song from the teaser for their new TV show—even before the first episode was broadcast—Susan and Jason Sheper knew Bobo & Kipi would be a hit with Congolese kids.

Dancers warm up during an Eaglearts ballet class. Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, 6 August 2008 (CBNS) — “Our mission is to cultivate responsible young artists who ask, ‘How can we serve humanity using the arts?’” said Anisa Skuce-Newell, one of two program directors for the Eaglearts Academy, a summer arts camp which runs from 13 July to 10 August.

The Sooke junior youth group gathers round a map to locate their pen-pals in other countries. (Photo: Sooke News Mirror)Sooke, British Columbia, 26 February 2008 (CBNS) — On Wednesday afternoons, when most older kids in Sooke have already gone home, a number of their 11 year old peers are staying after school to nourish their spirits. About ten students of Sooke’s Journey Middle School are now a part of the recently instituted Junior Youth Empowerment Program, a group intended to give youth a safe space to express themselves, help them build healthy relationships, and connect them with youth around the world.