“Being a citizen of two commonwealth nations made me realise the importance of creating lasting value where success is about significant, leaders not only need impactful learning to enrich their lives, but also need to prepare the next generation of leaders which is a largely unexplored factor in individual and collective performance”.
In 2019, Leavers to Leaders had a 10-year vision –Young Leavers to Leaders (YLTL) 2030: To run sustainable training, to develop this generation and the next- which is all in line with the Development Goals 4 (SDGs) to improve youth literacy and develop young Leavers to Leaders. We have now rooted the SDG 4 across all our training platforms, including and, in particular, our workshops in not just the practical training programme but in all aspects of our leadership development accelerators for senior & middle management. Through a strong dedication from the top and the passion and energy of Samuel T. Reddy, CEO of LTL Academy, we are now partnering with companies & organisations under Development Goals 17 (SDG17) that understand how the multiplier effect of literacy empowers children, enable them to participate fully in society and contributes to improving communities. The Sugarcane Boy (SCB Book Club) is a fully sustainable project involving every member of society, from corporations and businesses to young adults, to improve youth literacy while becoming influential community leaders.
How will this club help children in the world?
The SCB Book clubs promote a love of literature in a positive, nurturing environment. The club’s objective is to build confidence in young children based on a story of a boy & girl who are simple at sight but special on the inside (like sugar cane). The aim is also to develop character in children aged 7 to 11. Studies will show that a child’s character is developed up to this age. The clubs appeal to many young readers but, most importantly, help children build character, develop confidence and become more creative. The club brings a new vision to today’s youngsters by encouraging them to take an interest in reading a book. It will help to improve their way of looking at a book and learn the lessons that we can take out of reading, and each book has an underlying 8 weeks theme based around character building.
We want the kids who come from underprivileged families to know that they have the full right to enjoy reading and have a happy childhood too’, says former British Army Warrant Officer Sova Sakiasi who is responsible for partnership and leads in FIji.
History of the programme:
Leavers to Leaders is 25 years of work compiled in Leaders Operating System (LOS model) by Samuel T. Reddy, who is passionate about developing emerging and the next generations of leaders. In October 2023, Alyssia A. Reddy, who is a military child and the first-born daughter of Samuel and also the author of ‘The Sugar Cane Boy’ book series took over the running of the clubs. Being a multi-award-winning writer and currently completing her 3 yrs in Politics and International relations at Warwick University, Alyssia also helps charities raise funds and grants for youth development at LTL SERVE.
