Teenage Mentor Program     

Our goal is to support the teenagers of Budila to become productive, self-sufficient individuals who contribute to society.

The Challenge

Teenagers from Budila often do not finish their education – eventually leading to their  babies being abandoned in the hospital.  Obstacles to  finishing their education include having to stay home to help parents with their younger siblings or with the parent’s work.  In addition, many girls are often encouraged to to get married and start families of their own at an early age.

The Project

The teenagers will finish their education to each of their maximum potential (ie - learn to read/write, complete eighth class, go on to high school) by having :

-Monthly group meetings by age/gender/academic level to include:

*Regular check in with each  teen teen

* Teaching and support re: social/peer obstacles

*Teaching and support re: home/community obstacles

                                                    

-Monthly contact with school re: each teen’s academic performance and attendance

-Monthly Tutoring by Romanian volunteers

-Monthly home visits to establish/review teen’s individual goals

-Sponsorship for high school in Brasov when teen has demonstrated ability to complete academic milestones and has motivation to fulfill requirements of continuing education

As an organization, we also want these teens to gain an understanding of God and the Bible, in order to make a decision about Jesus and have an opportunity to  grow in their relationship with God.