Mentoring Program
International Child Advancement’s mentoring program empowers young orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by pairing them with mentors who are former GUAOA orphans and now thriving as entrepreneurs, full-time workers, or university students. These mentors, representing the organization’s success stories, provide practical and emotional guidance, helping young orphans envision and work towards bright futures. This mentorship is essential in the DRC, where orphans often lack consistent adult support. Mentors provide stability, instill confidence, and serve as role models who have successfully overcome similar challenges.
Mentorship aligned with our gender-based violence risk mitigation strategies:
We also emphasize mentorship and trusted female role models for orphaned girls to address gender-based violence risks. Our program includes female mentors who guide and empower these young women, fostering resilience and personal safety. Through life skills workshops, these female role models support girls in navigating challenges unique to their situations, contributing to their overall growth and security.
Meet Jully Molea
Jully Molea (wearing the red dress) is one of the dedicated mentors at GUAOA Orphanage in Goma, D.R. Congo.
Taken in by the orphanage at age five after her parents passed away, she remained there until she turned 17, when a foster family welcomed her and enrolled her in a sewing program, which she successfully completed.
Today, Jully provides crucial mentorship to younger orphans by teaching sewing lessons, leading children’s church, and assisting with meal preparation, thereby empowering them with practical skills and a supportive role model.