Mentorship
The mentoring program is a one-on-one professional and personal growth development initiative where each orphan is paired with a mentor for the year. There are six planned events a year, which aim to develop the orphans’ social and other developmental skills. Every event lasts three to four hours to ensure that each child maximizes time with their mentor and learns a new skill. Those in the mentoring program may not be part of the scholarship program if they do not need funding. On average, OrFA’s mentoring program costs $400 per child.
Representative Mentoring Activities
Mentor/Mentee Getting to Know You
Mentors and mentees meet for the first time to get acquainted with each other, and OrFA coordinator will base the first meeting to properly pair the mentor/mentee
Art Activity and Matching
Mentors and mentees are officially matched. After the pairing, art activity commences. It can be dance, painting, music, etc. It’s important to get a sponsor to lead the activity.
Explore My City
Mentors and mentees gain confidence by experiencing a new environment and exploring a museum or visiting a landmark in their city.
Life Skills Cooking Class
Mentors and mentees learn basic life skills and through an activity such as cooking or baking.
Career Paths
Mentors and mentees learn about different professions to help mentees understand what is the best path for them in the future.
Wrap Up
We celebrate the graduation of year 1 with the mentors/mentees/volunteers and the team reflect on the year’s activities.