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Half the population of Iraq, which is estimated at 29 million, is under the age of 18; 43% is
under the age of 15. The youth and children are heirs to decades of conflict and
dictatorship. They face a rapidly changing security, political, and economic situation that
has slid into humanitarian crisis. Against overwhelming odds, their families struggle for
survival and seek ways to improve their lives.
Iraqi children and youth have no one to look up for, or an example to follow.. They have no
trust almost in anyone, not in a politician, a member of the parliament, not even in religious
clergies.. Most of Iraqi children and youth are lost, do not have any hope in the future, do
not know why they're living, and do not have any goal in their lives.
In Iraq all young people including children have the potential to succeed in life and
contribute to society. They have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society.
However, they do not get the support they need to thrive.
Without immediate intervention by caring adults, they could make choices that not only
undermine their futures, but, ultimately, the economic and social well-being of Iraq.
The Be A Mentor Initiative in Iraq
You can bring new hope to young lives through the power of mentoring. And you'll be
surprised how much you will benefit, as well.
Do you think you'd make a good mentor?
Mentoring has proved to be a powerful tool for helping young people fulfills their potential.
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with
caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the
competence and character of the mentee. A mentor is an adult who, along with parents,
provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive
example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young
people bring out strengths that are already there.
Mentoring can help by:
Mentor's Role
A mentor is a caring, adult friend who devotes time to a young person. Although mentors
can fill any number of different roles, all mentors have the same goal in common: to help
young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths.
Mentors should understand they are not meant to replace a parent, guardian or teacher. A
mentor is not a disciplinarian or decision maker for a child. Instead, a mentor echoes the
positive values and cultural heritage parents and guardians are teaching. A mentor is part
of a team of caring adults.
A mentor's main purpose is to help a young person define individual goals and find ways to
achieve them. Since the expectations of each child will vary, the mentor's job is to
encourage the development of a flexible relationship that responds to both the mentor's
and the young person's needs.
By sharing fun activities and exposing a youth to new experiences, a mentor encourages
positive choices, promotes high self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and
introduces the young person to new ideas.
Why in Iraq?
Children and young people of Iraq need caring and to that someone believes in them.
They need someone that provides support by supplying practical information, increasing a
knowledge of skills and by enhancing self-esteem through a supportive and attentive
relationship. Furthermore, they are in need for a special friend to sharing valuable
experiences, modeling an understanding and caring way of dealing with others, and
empowering the them to be a secure, self-confident individual.
The Mentoring Consortium will foster and support quality mentoring programs as a means
of promoting the growth and development of Iraqi children and youth into healthy,
productive citizens.
Would you like to make a difference in an Iraqi child or teen life?
Would you like to be a mentor?
Contact us.
under the age of 15. The youth and children are heirs to decades of conflict and
dictatorship. They face a rapidly changing security, political, and economic situation that
has slid into humanitarian crisis. Against overwhelming odds, their families struggle for
survival and seek ways to improve their lives.
Iraqi children and youth have no one to look up for, or an example to follow.. They have no
trust almost in anyone, not in a politician, a member of the parliament, not even in religious
clergies.. Most of Iraqi children and youth are lost, do not have any hope in the future, do
not know why they're living, and do not have any goal in their lives.
In Iraq all young people including children have the potential to succeed in life and
contribute to society. They have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society.
However, they do not get the support they need to thrive.
Without immediate intervention by caring adults, they could make choices that not only
undermine their futures, but, ultimately, the economic and social well-being of Iraq.
The Be A Mentor Initiative in Iraq
You can bring new hope to young lives through the power of mentoring. And you'll be
surprised how much you will benefit, as well.
Do you think you'd make a good mentor?
Mentoring has proved to be a powerful tool for helping young people fulfills their potential.
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with
caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the
competence and character of the mentee. A mentor is an adult who, along with parents,
provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive
example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young
people bring out strengths that are already there.
Mentoring can help by:
- Improving young people’s attitudes towards their parents, peers, teachers, and
societies; - Encouraging students to stay motivated and focused on their education;
- Providing a positive way for young people to spend free time;
- Helping young people face daily challenges; and
- Offering young people opportunities to consider new career paths and get much-
needed economic skills and knowledge.
Mentor's Role
A mentor is a caring, adult friend who devotes time to a young person. Although mentors
can fill any number of different roles, all mentors have the same goal in common: to help
young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths.
Mentors should understand they are not meant to replace a parent, guardian or teacher. A
mentor is not a disciplinarian or decision maker for a child. Instead, a mentor echoes the
positive values and cultural heritage parents and guardians are teaching. A mentor is part
of a team of caring adults.
A mentor's main purpose is to help a young person define individual goals and find ways to
achieve them. Since the expectations of each child will vary, the mentor's job is to
encourage the development of a flexible relationship that responds to both the mentor's
and the young person's needs.
By sharing fun activities and exposing a youth to new experiences, a mentor encourages
positive choices, promotes high self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and
introduces the young person to new ideas.
Why in Iraq?
Children and young people of Iraq need caring and to that someone believes in them.
They need someone that provides support by supplying practical information, increasing a
knowledge of skills and by enhancing self-esteem through a supportive and attentive
relationship. Furthermore, they are in need for a special friend to sharing valuable
experiences, modeling an understanding and caring way of dealing with others, and
empowering the them to be a secure, self-confident individual.
The Mentoring Consortium will foster and support quality mentoring programs as a means
of promoting the growth and development of Iraqi children and youth into healthy,
productive citizens.
Would you like to make a difference in an Iraqi child or teen life?
Would you like to be a mentor?
Contact us.
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