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MAKANA, in the native Hawaiian language means, gift, reward, and donation.
The Makana Mentor Network (MMN) Program will focus on this tradition of Makana – the giving of a gift between a mentor and mentee; a gift that both will treasure. Makana, like mentoring, has been a natural part of living that has occurred since the beginning of human experience, here in Hawai’i, and across cultures. Through this program, this tradition will be supported and encouraged so that the youth of Hawaii Island may gain valuable knowledge and positive guidance.
The goal of the mentoring program is to address several issues. Many children come from economic, community, school or family environments that do not afford them a full measure of support and opportunities. These children lack positive role models or educational support. Some children may be in foster care or have recently immigrated to this country. These children are at risk of school failure; dropping out of school; or subject to substance abuse, early pregnancy and crime. This program will provide training for individuals interested in becoming youth mentors for children that have been identified in educational, government and community programs. |
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Mentored Youth ...
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Had fewer unexcused absences.
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Was less likely to initiate drug use.
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Had significantly more positive attitudes toward school
and the future
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Source: Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development,
Child Trends Research Brief, February 2002 |
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Positive opportunities (educational, occupational, and social) that will reveal: What are the different options for this particular population?
(job, college, vocational schools, beauty school, massage therapy school)
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Exposure to positive role models (employees, community servers, kupuna)
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Exposure to new opportunities and networks (job, vocational, cultural)
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Partnerships/relationships that develop skills and knowledge (socially and workplace acceptable, personal)
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Life in a healthy and sustainable community
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Youth to be exposed to “real world” situations and environments
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Youth to realize the value of education and earn rewards for positive behaviors
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Youth to build relationships within community that provides information and resources for them to utilize (particularly regarding health/safety issues, and during crises)
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Youth to have the opportunity to be exposed to cultural practitioners, activities, and information so they may learn more about their heritage
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Youth to build a dream (goal, ambition, vision, plan)
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Youth to create a partnership with someone who believes in them and can help them bring their dream to fruition
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Youth to develop determination (guts, consistency, perseverance)
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Youth to learn workplace and socially appropriate behaviors
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Youth to demonstrate healthy (physical and emotional) behaviors
Please
print and complete the Basic
Information Sheet and forward to:
Frecia Bascilio
933-8625 / cell 756-6709
frecia@hawaii.edu
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