Youth Mentoring

"Encourage the young men to live wisely. And yourself must be an example." Titus 2:6-7

Poverty And Violence In Latin America

The violence in Latin America is a growing and disturbing trend. Poverty, rampant unemployment and a lack of adult guidance are breeding gangs that victimize not only society – but a generation of youth as well.

Innovative Programs that promote healthy living

So ARCA is exploring new ways to help guide youth to make positive and healthy life choices like staying in school and avoiding gang participation. With youth at risk, ARCA is committed to supporting a variety of innovative after-school programs that feature:

• A safe environment to play
• Help with schoolwork
• Leadership that provides encouragement and inspiration

We’re also committed to supporting sports clubs for youth, because of all the positive contributions such programs provide.

• They engage kids in disciplined competition
• Allow coaching on strategies for healthier living
• Provides encouragement to avoid gangs, drugs and other types of risk behaviors

Boma School building program

ARCA recently visited Boma, Sudan to produce a film that assisted in fundraising for the first primary school in the region. The effort tells the story of a community leader's vision to build a school so that children will no longer have to travel more than 100 miles on foot. A dangerous trip that takes the children from the village for months at a time.

Involving Youth in Microfinance

ARCA Partners also supports a unique program called One Hen, which builds awareness among youth and their families of the microfinance movement – providing small loans directly to poor entrepreneurs. Based on the story of a small boy in Ghana who received a loan to buy one hen and eventually became the nations largest poultry farmer, One Hen offers a window into poverty alleviation that any child who has run a lemonade stand can comprehend. The program features a book for ages 7 and up, and a website, with resources for teachers, librarians and parents, and interactive games where children can trigger real loans to real entrepreneurs in Africa and make a difference while having fun.

To learn more about this outstanding program, please visit www.onehen.org