Did you know the life expectancy of an orphan is less than age 30? They age out of orphanages sometimes as early as age 15 without life skills or guidance. This reality is why orphans are at high risk for homelessness, addiction, suicide, and human trafficking. The Allies Mentoring Program (AMP) is the foundation of Allies in Youth Development to prevent orphans from becoming another statistic.
We created a network of area leaders who work with volunteer coordinators to organize groups of in-country volunteers to visit orphanages. These regular visits are a way to build friendships, provide healing, and teach orphans life skills they need for a successful future. This necessary human connection shows orphans they are not alone and gives them emotional, educational, and spiritual support.
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We're so excited to share some stories of our orphans finding the path to success! We invite you to read about them.
Allies in Youth Development engages orphans through nurturing friendships, modeling biblical love, and providing education –
What is Life Like for an Eastern European Orphan?
Get a glimpse of the daily challenges children face in the orphanage.
Engage
By training and engaging in-country volunteers, we cultivate a culture of involvement that benefits orphans in and outside the orphanage.
Educate
Orphans need education, training, and opportunities. Proper skills development through our education programs ensures their success and safety when it's time for them to lead independent lives.
Empower
Abandonment can lead any child down the wrong path. Restoring their motivation, self-worth, and dignity empowers them to make better choices, improves educational abilities, and forms a foundation for success.
The odds are stacked against orphans, but Allies has a plan. Read how Allies is making a difference in the lives of thousands of orphans each year through human connection, education, and life skills and how you can be a part of it.
At just 12 years old, Rebecca, a Grade 6 student from Kisii, Kenya, has experienced the kind of emotional hardship no child should endure. Ongoing conflict between her parents forced her to leave their home, placing her in the care of her aunt—a compassionate volunteer doing her best under challenging circumstances.
During a recent Violence Prevention lesson, something remarkable unfolded. As we discussed peaceful ways to handle conflicts, the children listened intently. They learned that instead of resorting to violence, they could talk about their problems, express their feelings, and work together to find a solution.
At the start of this month’s lesson, my team of volunteers and I wanted to see if the children had applied what they learned last month. Before introducing the new topic, we asked, “Who remembers what we learned last time? Did anyone try to use it? ”
How You Can Help?
Donate
Your partnership provides mentorship, education, and physical necessities for the orphans and others in need.
Volunteer
Come to our “packing parties” to prepare boxes of donations shipped worldwide to orphanages.
Give Items
Donate new hygiene items, school supplies, new or gently used children’s clothing, shoes, underwear, and toys.
Share
Spread the word to your friends and colleagues. Or help us with our corporate sponsorship program by letting your employer know about Allies.
Through Education, Mentorship, Hope and Love
Read stories of recent orphanage visits by our team and what kinds of improvements the children are making because of love and attention from someone who cares.
A huge thank you to the wonderful reporters, news administrators, and hosts for helping spread the word about the mission of Allies and how Allies is providing relief during the conflict in Ukraine.