Young male Afghan refugees in Australia face several challenges. These can range from mental health issues to loneliness and feeling disconnected. MP has launched a youth resilience project that includes a mentor program called ‘Pathfinders’ Mahboba’s Promisecommunity centre. This regular Sunday program and features different motivational guest speakers from the Australian and Afghan community. The ...
Mahbobas Promise (Charity)
Youth Resilience Project : Pathfinders
GOAL
$15,000
International
Field of Interest
- Individual/family services and support
- International aid and development
Target Population
- Young people (6-25)
- Women and girls
Mahbobas Promise (Charity)
Mahboba’s Promise is an Australian non-profit organisation committed to aiding underprivileged women and children and other vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, surrounding regions, and Australia.
Founded in 2001 by Mahboba Rawi, an Afghan refugee who is now an Australian citizen, the organisation was established based on her firsthand experience of the profound impact of decades of war and civil unrest on her home country. For 22 years using her deep understanding of the challenges in Afghanistan, Mahboba’s Promise has been able to deliver responsive, adaptable and impactful assistance directly to orphans and widows in the country and surrounding regions. The organisation has successfully implemented various health, education, income and other livelihood programs including establishing schools, shelters, social enterprise businesses, farms, maternity facilities throughout the provinces of Afghanistan, while also offering ongoing support to vulnerable families, widows and orphans. More recently, the organisation has been involved in providing support to newly arrived Afghan refugees empowering and uplifting them as they integrate into the wider Australian and Afghan community.
Project Summary
Young male Afghan refugees in Australia face several challenges. These can range from mental health issues to loneliness and feeling disconnected.
MP has launched a youth resilience project that includes a mentor program called ‘Pathfinders’ Mahboba’s Promise
community centre. This regular Sunday program and features different motivational guest speakers from the Australian and Afghan community. The Pathfinders Program provides youth aged 14 – 20 with mentorship and mental health support, alongside fun physical activities and sports.
Project Outcomes
Improved Mental Health & Well‑Being and Resilience
Our objectives are reduced anxiety, depression, and stress. Engaging with mentors and structured programs helps build confidence to cope with challenges and strengthen one's own sense of agency. Reduced loneliness and improved inclusion. Refugee youth who are socially isolated can benefit through meaningful connections with mentors and guest speakers, boosting a sense of belonging.
Pathfinders is a holistic program that can expect to improve mental health and resilience through:
– building meaningful social connections and reduce isolation,
– fostering essential life and communication skills,
– guiding young people toward education and job opportunities,
– cultivating trusting relationships that serve as emotional anchors
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $25,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private Donations | $5,000 |
| In Kind | $5,000 |
| Funding Gap | $15,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Program Facilitator | $10,000 |
| Materials and Equipment | $3,000 |
| Refreshments | $2,000 |
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