[Imagination Club] Challenge: New charity concept

[My Arabic Story]

Hello Alka, 

a lovely dream indeed, and I'm happy to say that it's
been developed here in Montreal, Canada. a
quasi-government agency that is responsible for
fostered children runs a program for mentoring, where
young people (1 to 18) seek a mentor and they are
matched with an adult for weekly quality time
together. they provide the space and even snacks and
let them interact. the kids come by themselves so they
are motivated to see those mentors, and the mentors
have a lot to share. 


but you're right, if it's on a bigger scale it would
probably be more accessible. 

cheers
Randah





--- Alka Puri <alkats at gmail.com> wrote:

> There is a great number of old people across the
> world who feel lonely
> because their kids are too busy,and noone has the
> time to share their
> experiences. There is a very large number of
> children too who have literally
> nothing -- no money, no guidance, no opportunities.
>  It would be marvellous if the two groups could be
> brought together -- the
> old person as a mentor, emotional anchor, a guide,
> an advisor; and the young
> person as a learner, a child who cares & is
> available, an implementor. Maybe
> the charity could routinely bring together these
> combinations and provide a
> monitored opportunity for their mutual growth.
>  This charity would generate lists in an area of
> both sets, find a good
> match(as in adopting children), ensure that each one
> does their share ---
> the old person could teach/ counsel/ etc and the
> younger ones would look
> after/take care/share their world/etc. The charity
> would provide financial
> aid as well as events where many such groups come
> together and feel proud of
> what they are building together!
>  A lovely dream!
> Alka Puri
> 
>  On 10/4/05, Jeffrey Baumgartner <jeffreyb at jpb.com>
> wrote:
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> > Great weekend entertainment ideas!!! Not only were
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> >
> > Time for a new challenge. Keeping with the notion
> of
> > generosity: an eccentric billionaire wants to
> establish a
> > charity in her name. However, the charity must be
> unique
> > and very innovative. What would you propose?
> >
> > Looking forward to your ideas!
> >
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