mentoring – Generation Change

At home on the streets of Birmingham

mueserk — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:10:29 +0000

Birmingham’s youth got a bad wrap after the 2011 riots. Rochelle Roberts is determined to win back her generation’s reputation. She mentors her peers who are trapped in drug-dealing and violence – but want to change.

Listen to the report by Ashley Byrne in Birmingham:

At home on the streets of Birmingham

Rochelle is a mentor – and musician

Check out Rochelle’s music on Soundcloud and YouTube.

Opening doors for Cape Town kids

admin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:19:29 +0000

According to Jonathan Jansen, a renowned professor at the University of the Free State, thousands of children fail in South Africa’s poor education system every year. However, 26-year-old Lonwabo and several other young men are trying to counter that with a non-profit organization they founded, called Unako. They provide mentorship to school children and also help schools in poor communities to build libraries.

Listen to the report by Faatimah Hendricks in Cape Town:

Opening doors for Cape Town kids

Children in Cape Town celebrate the opening of their new school library

Kids at Zimasa Primary School did an art workshop with Unako

German student becomes inspirational mentor

Shant Shahrigian — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:37:47 +0000

This week, Generation Change focuses on Jens Hagel, a third year medical student in Berlin. Even though Jens works night shifts at a Berlin hostel to support his studies, he also finds time to coach Ibrahim, a 16 year old pupil who needs his help for school. The two were brought together by ROCKYOURLIFE, an organization that matches up university students with under-privileged pupils, for one-on-one academic assistance and support.

Listen to the report by Leah McDonnell:

German student becomes inspirational mentor

Jens and Ibrahim often meet at the hostel where Jen works

To learn more about this mentoring program, visit rockyourlife.net.