We Implement Evidenced-based Practices
Youth gather around a “Men as Mentor’s Circle” at St. James Police Youth Club. Bridge Foundation & SJYC work together in partnership to implement a Men as Mentors mentorship program.
Youth Development
is both a philosophy and an approach
is a process that allows youth to develop a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and empowerment
provides environments that make youth comfortable and encourages independent thinking
allows youth to form relationships with caring adults, build skills, exercise leadership, be part of something bigger than themselves while be part of an inclusive of the community
supports the diversity of youth no matter what
works best when entire communities include young people in all aspects of decision-making and community building
Parents and children participate in storytelling at a family farm in Mayaro, Trinidad as part of Bridge Foundation’s R2R activities.
Family Involvement
can predict students’ academic success inclusive of family socio-economic circumstances that can predict grade attainment, test scores and graduation rates
motivates students to attend school regularly
increases motivation and improves students’ self-esteem
creates social supports that form pathways for empowerment
influences students’ attitude towards learning and their school’s engagement towards them
Working with parents to identify Ortoire’s environmental assets to build community pride and identify solutions to protect the environment.
Community Building
reinforces values and builds social capital
offers the opportunity to capture individual expectations and to address what matters to the community while building on assets and strengths of a community
gives you flexibility to identify challenges, respond to needs and develop solutions comprehensively
builds on assets and strengths of the community
links institutions that are influential to each other and helps to address local assets, conditions and ultimately lead to change systems