AFEP Program  Overview | Admission

Program Impact/Evaluation

The Michi Compass tool will be used to measure progress.  

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Measured Program Outcomes

Outcomes unique to each participant and are not comparable. The Michi Compass measures progress of individual learning and transformation.​​

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1. Meiyo: Honour and responsibility 

2. Chugi: Balanced judgement 

3. Fudoshin: Unshakable resilience

4. Gi: Righteous restraint

5. Jin: Benevolence 

6. Kenson: Intellectual humility

7. Shinrai: Trustworthiness​

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Cell-Free Zone

The program will not permit the use of cell phones for the duration of the program. Please refer the policy page. 

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A Fruity Start

In an attempt to cultivate an interest in healthy eating habits, each participant will be provided with a healthy fruit snack at the commencement of each class. The program will not permit sugary snacks nor pop nor anything similar for the duration of the class. Please refer the policy page

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A Program with Purpose 

Every participant progresses through AFEP sequentially, at their own individual pace. While there is no fixed timeframe, each person advances step by step along a path that is uniquely theirs.

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At AFEP, we believe there are many different paths to the pinnacle of life—not everyone travels the same route. Each individual must carve their own path, guided by their strengths, interests, and values. AFEP provides the tools, guidance, and community to help participants shape that discovery with meaning and purpose.

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Participants will work both individually and in collaborative groups (based on their levels of comfort) during different segments of the program - learning to take personal responsibility while also developing teamwork, cooperation, and shared leadership.

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Because it takes a village to raise a child, families of participants in the Children and Youth Programs will also be required to attend a training session that will provide them with the tools to support and reinforce what is learned.  

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AFEP is a cell-free zone. To maintain focus, presence, and meaningful engagement, participants - and any accompanying family members - will not be permitted to use cell phones during the class. The AFEP promotes healthy choices and will offer each Participant at each session a small but healthy snack of fruit and water. While tea and black coffee will be available, the AFEP will not offer pop and other artificially sweetened beverages. 

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The program also includes age-appropriate workshops and guest presentations on topics such as 'Safety and self-preservation in the age of technology, protection against cyber bullying, Dealing with fear and stress, Identifying a victim, Managing Home-work, The Truth about Self Image, The Big Amazing World, Staying Safe, The Great Canadian, The Bully and Bullied, How do addictions happen and how to navigate the challenge. These will be delivered by professionals and community leaders including members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), the Canadian Military, school principals, teachers, community leaders, scientists, nurses, physicians, technology professionals, and academics. These sessions expose participants to diverse perspectives, inspire leadership, and connect learning to real-world experiences.

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During the program, participants identify, design, and develop a community project or social enterprise. At graduation, they are fully equipped to launch and sustain their initiative, carrying forward both knowledge and impact. Based on the nature of these individual projects, the participant will be introduced to community associations for further progress.

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AFEP Community Project

The program contributes a portion of the fees paid by participants to a scholarship for individuals from marginalized communities. With guidance from community stakeholders, this scholarship fund will ensure either a child, youth, woman or senior participate in the AFEP free of charge. The scholarship recipient will be identified through consultation with community partners.