Availability of Community-Based Mentoring Program for Children and Youth A Case of Karachi-Based Communities

Anila Nazish,Kiran Hashmi,Wajeeha Zameer

doi:10.46422/jhss.v12i2.187

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the availability of community-based mentoring programs for children and youth within the various communities including Bohri, Ismaili, Memon, Parsi, Christian, and Hindu in Karachi, Pakistan. It also aimed to understand the impact of community and community-based mentoring programs on children and youth’s overall development to analyse the gaps in existing mentoring programs implemented by the communities. Using a qualitative research study approach, the data was gathered using a predesigned interview guide from the individuals who belonged to the chosen communities. The findings of the study revealed a severe lack of recognition and a lack of community-based mentoring programs among the targeted communities of Karachi. Furthermore, it was found that children and young adults were not satisfied with their careers and educational choices due to various external and internal factors and intensely desired guidance. It recommends the communities initiate community-based social, emotional and professional development and mentoring programs for children and youth.

Highlights

The term community is used in the context of the same religion, language, ethnicity, cultural values, and norms
This study concludes on the objectives of the study, which constitute of the following: (a) to analyse the availability of community-based mentoring programs among communities, (b) to assess the knowledge, awareness, and perception of different communities about mentoring programs; and (c) to identify the concerns and berries children and youth face in social, emotional and professional development
We extend our current review on the analysis of the data acquired from this research project that there is a severe lack of recognition and lack of community-based mentoring programs among the targeted communities of Karachi

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Introduction

The term community is used in the context of the same religion, language, ethnicity, cultural values, and norms It speaks of a cohesive body of individuals, such as people with common features or interests living together within a larger society[1]. As human beings are said to be social beings, a community without any question is central for every individual, providing a sense of belonging and connection to everyone living within society. When it comes to children and youth, it is essential to highlight the importance of community, contributing significantly to their socio-emotional and professional development. Children are the individuals who fall in the age group of 1 to[14], whereas youth are referred to as individuals between 15 to 24 years[2]

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