An original column by Marta Hrytsyk, Director of the GR Department at Ridni Foundation, was published on the hromadske platform. In it, she sincerely shares her personal journey to understanding the role of a mentor and her experience mentoring a 17-year-old high school graduate, Viktoria, who lived in a residential care institution.
In the article, Marta talks about her internal transformation: from working directly with children for a long time to immersing herself in the strategic development of projects, interacting with businesses and government structures, and ultimately making the conscious decision to become a mentor.
Mentorship is not about being a superhero, having flawless life experience, or holding teaching degrees, but primarily about presence and the ability to be a reliable adult for a child who needs it.
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Today, thousands of Ukrainian children are growing up without the support of a reliable adult. A mentor can be exactly the person who helps a child believe in themselves and take their first confident steps into independent life. If you feel ready to become a mentor, please fill out the form here.
