What I Learned at Bro/Sis...
Our young people describe what they learn at Bro/Sis.  
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Bro/Sis is where I was able to go to Ghana, Dominican Republic and Brazil" 
- Celeste Bond

Teens in our International Study Program partake in an eye-opening transformative adventure - one that many of their peers will never have the opportunity to do.  They spend six months learning about the history, culture, government and environment of a country, then one-month abroad in a fully immersive cultural experience. This year, our young people made an historical trip to Cuba.  In 2017, we will return to Ghana.

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"Bro/Sis is where I learned to garden"            - Ajani Bell

Members in our Environmental Program are on the cutting edge of the environmental movement. They learn about food empowerment and justice, sustainable living, economic equity, waste management systems, rainwater harvesting, environmental pollution, and horticultural sciences.   They are the caretakers of the Frank White Community Garden and run the Hamilton Heights Youth Green Market.  They provide over 30,000 pounds of fresh produce to community residents who live in an area deemed a food desert. Members participate in conferences, workshops and presentations where they share their knowledge and best practices with others.  

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"Bro/Sis is where I learned my moral and ethical code" - Damien Lawson

Through our single gender, four to six year Rites of Passage Program, members receive on-going mentorship and leadership development.  Program facilitators build trusting relationships with members and help them to navigate the challenges of adulthood.  Each chapter develops a Mission Statement and defines for themselves what it means to be a man/woman, brother/sister and leader.  They also create individual Oaths of Dedication - personal testimonies on how they will live their lives.  As a result, our teenage pregnancy rate is less than 2% and no alumni or member of Bro/Sis is incarcerated.  In West Harlem only 42% of youth graduate from high school, while 92% of the Brotherhood/Sister Sol alumni have graduated from high school.

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"Bro/Sis is where I realized college was a possibility for me" - Natalia Gonzalez

Through our College Advisory Program members receive individualized support and guidance, SAT preparation classes, attend college fairs and tours, attend workshops on the college admission process, and receive assistance with their application, personal statements and essays.  We provide continued assistance to alumni to ensure they complete their education and obtain long-term and steady employment. We also connect them to professionals in their field of interest to gain insight and sometimes a lead to job placement. Due to this intensive support, over 90% of our alumni are either enrolled in college or working full-time.  

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