Based on the soundness of their business plan and objectives for the center, loans will be awarded. This formula provides the means for students to become independent, and also to make them responsible for the loan obligation. The business provides them with funds to carry out projects of their own choosing. On repayment of the loans, the funds will be available for other schools, to get them started. REAP will outfit the youth centers with donated educational materials, A-V equipment, tools and other items.
Students desire to change their villages.
These young student leaders were very emotional about what has happened to their villages. They want to remain in the village, but they are worried about its fate. It is because of this climate for change that we are convinced the time is right for the YACs. Buryatia in Russian Siberia borders Lake Baikal, the world's largest lake. This program provides a blueprint that any rural school can follow to nurture its young leaders.