Program goals

All TYM programs aim to build long-term relationships with children that will achieve the following objectives:

• Promote healing and hope for children who have endured unbearable hardships.
• Develop self-reliance as a tool for independence and success.
• Increase self-esteem and understanding of child’s personal view and self worth.
• Develop the aptitude to go beyond self-imposed limitations.
• Increase child’s trust, appreciation and sensitivity to others.
• Develop communication, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Develop the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Foster the change of habitual unproductive behaviors to new, productive patterns.
• Improve school attendance and behavior.
• Encourage involvement in school sports and other extracurricular activities.
• Encourage recognition of faith as a constant source of strength and stability.