Jengaship Program

Jengaship is an NJABPsi student support resource that utilizes professional members as the support. The word "Jegna" is a translation from the ancient kingdom of Abyssinian. In African culture, Jegna is a title of distinction. The word Jegna has been translated into English as meaning: hero, warrior, soldier, courage, strength, and protection of our culture, land, and people,

and elder.

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Jegna (Jegnoch, plural) are those special people who have:

• been tested in struggle or battle,

• demonstrated extraordinary and unusual fearlessness,

• shown determination and courage in protecting his/her people, land, and culture,

• shown diligence and dedication to our people,

• produced exceptionally high-quality work,

• dedicated themselves to the protection, defense, nurturance, and development of our young by

• advancing our people, place, and culture

A Jegna is a person who is still growing, still a learner, still with potential, and whose life continues to have within it promise for and connection to the future. A Jegna is a person who deserves respect and honor and whose work it is to synthesize wisdom from life long experience and formulate this into a legacy for future generations.