By Yulia Koval-Molodtsova | Project Leader
Mentoring teen orphans is not always a piece of cake. Sometimes it takes a while to get to know each other, to start trusting and sharing.
One of the "Teen Mother" program recent graduates, Nastya, shared a touching story about her relations with her mentor Oxana. When Nastya saw Oxana for the first time, she immediately knew they were soulmates. But she was too shy to approach this woman. She waited several months, until Oxana came back to one of the regular events Kidsave organizes to bring teens and potential mentor together. Nastya couldn't believe that she was seeing that woman again. She held her breath and introduced herself. They talked for several hours non-stop. Not only Oxana became Nastya's mentor within the program, she is her life-long friend now.
Watch Nastya and Oxana sharing their mentor-mentee story (English subtitles available).
Mentor Oxana and her mentee Nastya
We have selected, trained and matched mentors to at least four teen mothers in Moscow in the past 3 months, and we continue monitoring and supporting the existing mentor-mentee relationships. Both young mothers and their kids are at risk and in need of connections to trustworthy, caring adults who would be by their side when they need it most.
New participants are joining the program, new babies are arriving, and we are grateful that, thanks to you, they get a chance for a better life.
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