Mentorship programmes

For the My Boy Child Foundation (MBCF), your Mentorship Programme can be divided into several focused programmes that support boys and young men at different stages of life. 

1. Big Brother Mentorship Programme

Purpose: Connect boys with responsible male role models.

Activities:

• One-on-one mentoring

• Monthly mentor meetings

• Life discussions and guidance

• Academic support

• Goal-setting sessions

Target Group: Boys aged 12–18

2. University Brothers Mentorship Network

Purpose: Link high school boys with university students.

Activities:

• Career guidance talks

• Campus visits

• Study skills support

• Online mentoring sessions

• University application assistance

Target Group: Grade 10–12 learners

3. Fathers and Sons Mentorship Programme

Purpose: Strengthen relationships between boys and father figures.

Activities:

• Father-son dialogues

• Family workshops

• Sports and recreation days

• Character-building activities

• Parenting support sessions

Target Group: Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and boy

4. Character and Values Mentorship Programme

Purpose: Build responsible, disciplined, and respectful young men.

Activities:

• Integrity and ethics workshops

• Conflict resolution training

• Substance abuse awareness

• Personal responsibility discussions

• Community service projects

Target Group: Boys and young men

5. Skills-to-Success Mentorship Programme

Purpose: Support trainees in MBCF skills programmes.

Activities:

• Trade mentors assigned to trainees

• Practical workplace guidance

• Business start-up support

• Monthly progress reviews

• Employment readiness coaching

Target Group: Skills development beneficiarie

6. Young Men's Success Circle

Purpose: Create peer-support groups for young men.

Activities:

• Monthly discussion circles

• Goal accountability groups

• Motivational speakers

• Financial literacy mentoring

• Mental wellness discussions

Target Group: Young men aged 18–35

Expected Outcomes

• Improved academic performance

• Better discipline and behaviour

• Increased school retention

• Stronger family relationships

• Greater career readiness

• Reduced substance abuse and risky behaviour

• Increased employment and entrepreneurship opportunities

• Development of responsible future fathers and community leaders

MBCF Mentorship Vision

"Every boy connected to a caring mentor, every young man equipped for success, and every community strengthened through responsible men."