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.
Learn how our mentoring program paved the way to provide immediate aid to Ukraine when the war began in February.
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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.
Who Do We Serve
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 university students and partners, 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.
“It was a wonderful day to see some of orphans who came to rejoice with the whole church, as the church and family we prayed for many years to have a car for our ministry. Thank you Allies and everyone who supports. God is good.”
We had another successful day visiting the children. Sadly, not all of us made it this time as one of our volunteers was hospitalized. The children, while excited to see us as usual, were quick to notice and ask about our missing team member. We promptly explained to them he was not feeling well and gave him a call so they could say a warm hello and wish him a speedy recovery.
It was an emotional and magical evening at both of the Allies Color Their World banquets Sunday, September 18 in Mansfield, Texas and Sunday, October 9 in North Richland Hills. The blocks and lego-filled tables and room decor brought many back to their own childhood as stories were shared about orphaned children being served and mentored in many new countries, and children and families saved from a war-torn Ukraine.
The second quarter of 2022 has been a busy one for Allies leaders and volunteers. Allies teams were excited to launch Allies Mentoring Programs (AMP) in Peru and Germany in April, and thenin Tbilisi, Georgia in May.
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.