Buddy Program For High School Girls By first generation University Girls: SA

Purpose : Collaboration of Future Ready Foundation SA NPC and Life Aid for Community Development Initiative ..

Represented by Basudha Modak and Jefiter John .

Buddy Program to reach 1000 girls

Highlights:Fostering leadership, self-esteem, and resilience while combating gender-based violence (GBV), stigmatization, and bullying through mentorship and peer support.

Program Structure

1. Recruitment & Pairing

Target Audience: High school and college girls (ages

Pairing Approach:

University students (mentors) paired with high school students (mentees)

Matching based on shared interests, career aspirations, and personal goals

2. Training & Orientation: Problem solving

For Mentors:

Leadership & mentorship skills

GBV awareness & intervention strategies

Confidence-building techniques

Anti-bullying strategies

For Mentees:

Self-esteem & resilience building

Assertiveness & self-defense

Conflict resolution

Career guidance

Program Activities

1. Leadership & Personal Development Workshops

Public speaking & confidence building

Goal setting & time management

Networking & career readiness

2. Anti-GBV & Anti-Bullying Campaigns

Awareness drives in schools and communities

Self-defense and reporting mechanisms

Counseling and support services

3. Community Engagement & Volunteerism

Organizing outreach programs as mentors and Mentees dim suitable.

Peer-led discussion forums

School clubs for continued support

4. Monthly Check-ins & Peer Support Meetings

One-on-one mentor-mentee sessions

Group activities & social bonding events

5. Annual Buddy program

Leadership awards & success stories.

Panel discussions with women leaders

Skill-building workshops

Sustainability & Monitoring

Regular feedback and assessment

Collaborations with schools, NGOs, and community leaders

Tracking mentee progress in leadership roles..

Funding : Need based ,volunteer output ,to be divided equally between WP representatives for holding ,for them to collaborate and share the funds amongst the girls .

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