Saving Orphans Through the Allies Mentoring Program

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.

How Does It Work?

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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Allies In The News

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

Celebrating Success Stories

We're so excited to share some stories of our orphans finding the path to success! We invite you to read about them.


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Allies in Youth Development
engages orphans through nurturing friendships,
modeling biblical love, and providing education –

Empowering: Life Change

 
 

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.

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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.

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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.

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3-Year Plan

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.

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Megan Alexander, Large Crowd Gather in Support of Orphans at Fort Worth Museum

A large crowd filled the CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth on May 4 and heard inspirational stories of orphans' struggles and successes amidst World War II aircraft. Allies in Youth Development hosted a National Day of Prayer awareness event at the museum and welcomed guest speakers Megan Alexander and Amy Ryan, founder of the Flying Squirrel Coffee Company in Mansfield.

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Faith Is the Antidote

Today we were reminded about the power of faith and the power we have to make the most of the only life we get. As part of our encounter with the children, what seemed like a heartbreaking moment, in some miraculous way also served as a lesson and a moment of worship.

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The Power of Christmas in War

War can easily bring out the somberness of life and drearily shade one’s reality with a winter gray. For many it is draining and daily drips feelings of hopelessness. Our Allies leaders and volunteers work tirelessly to serve those in Ukraine, to bring hope and peace during a time of tension and distress.

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Flashback: Rescuing Ukrainian Orphans 1 Year Ago

Everything started on February 24th

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How You Can Help?

Donate

Your partnership provides mentorship, education, and physical necessities for the orphans and others in need.

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Volunteer

Come to our “packing parties” to prepare boxes of donations shipped worldwide to orphanages.

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Give Items

Donate new hygiene items, school supplies, new or gently used children’s clothing, shoes, underwear, and toys.

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Share

Spread the word to your friends and colleagues. Or help us with our corporate sponsorship program by letting your employer know about Allies.

 
Help Orphans Life Change

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.

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A Word From Our Director of
International Operations