TRANSFORMING FUTURES
Teens are carefully matched with various Sponsors to help guide them through various facets of life in an effort to teach them how to pursue empowered choices.
WHAT YOU'LL PROVIDE
These core values define the essence of The Semita Project and guide us in our mission to guide teens in poverty toward a better future, free from the constraints of poverty.
EMPOWERMENT
We believe in the inherent potential of every teen, regardless of anything and everything else. We are committed to helping them find empowerment, and to realize their strengths, values, talents, and aspirations. Through mentorship, education, and a multi-faceted support program, we aim to instill confidence and self-belief. All teens should feel enabled to take charge of their lives and make informed decisions that lead to breaking the cycle of poverty.
COLLABORATION
Breaking the grasp of intergenerational poverty requires a collective effort. We actively collaborate with community partners, nonprofits, donors, and volunteers to leverage their expertise, resources, and networks. By fostering a collaborative spirit, we create a united front that provides teens with a comprehensive support system for learning and growth.
RESILIENCE
We recognize and acknowledge that the journey to breaking the cycle of poverty can be challenging and fraught with setbacks. We encourage resilience in our teens, teaching them to overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of adversity. We lead by example, displaying resilience in our approach to continuous improvement and adaptation within our communities.
CURIOSITY
A life-long desire to learn and pursue knowledge is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth. We promote a culture of lifelong learning, encouraging our teens to expand their horizons and acquire new skills they can lean on to thrive in their chosen paths forward. All our selected communities will offer many different options for growth in all pillars of The Semita Program, allowing for different opportunities to pursue new curiosites.
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
BECOME A SPONSOR
HOST A SPONSEE
TEACH A COURSE
ADDITIONAL NEEDS
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
COUNSELING SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPONSORING
At some point in your life you can probably recall a mentor, teacher, coach, etc. helping you find out something about yourself. Maybe they encouraged you to try something new, or helped you step into something that seemed unachievable, or gave you a chance when no one else had. Can you remember what that felt like? Ask yourself, if that person had never taken that time, would your path have gone the same route? There are so many youths in our country today who have not been given that chance - have never been lifted up in a way that allowed them to safely take new and unfamiliar steps forward. What we are trying to do here at The Semita Project is provide teens who are being held back, through circumstances they were born into, with new resources and opportunities that encourage them to create a new future for themselves. Our entire program is built around Sponsors who are willing to step up and make themselves available. Without them, without people like you, we can not help in this way. The Semita Project needs you to make the choice to get involved. The teens at Semita need you to make the choice to now become their mentor, just as someone had once done for you before.