By Yulia Koval-Molodtsova | Project Leader
On June 24 teen mothers, mentors, volunteers, graduates, supporters and staff of Malenkaya Mama Moscow program came together on a city boat trip. The name for this event came about naturally – STAND BY ME. A boat, a ship is symbolic as it reminds us that “we are all in the same boat” when sailing along the river of life.
For a couple of hours “Malenkaya mama” program participants and supporters find themselves in the most peaceful and friendly environment – a place where they can talk, laugh, find new connections or just stay in the moment and feel each other’s presence.
Svetlana has been with our Moscow program since its launch in 2011. She is a proud mentor of two wonderful young moms, one of which has already left the program and is now living independently with her daughter.
Yaroslava is a make-up artist and stylist. She has been volunteering and helping our program for quite a long time. Recently she decided to become a mentor for a 17-year old girl and her 5-months-old daughter. They first met at the program event in the end of May and connected immediately. This time they were sitting together and chatting during the whole trip. Yaroslava will go through Kidsave’s training and hopefully become a long-term trusted mentor.
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By Yulia Koval-Molodtsova | Project Leader
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