Futures Program
To support young adults in RHP in their Educational and career-building endeavours to lead an independent life as aware, responsible and contributing citizens
Rainbow Homeβs Futures Program focuses on preparing children for the impending transition from the home to more independent living with self-reliance. The Futures program covers those between fifteen and twenty-three years of age. Children between 15 and 18 years old undergo several capacity-building programs that help them make a smooth transition to adulthood. The Program equips children and youth to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. It enables them to integrate with society and lead a dignified, independent life as contributing citizens of the country.
Component of Futures Program
Future Program Activities
Preparatory Phase (15β18 Years)
Preparatory Transition Planning
Preparatory Phase - Older Children from 15-18 years are prepared for a successful transition to adulthood with essential life skills, life education, and necessary attributes to take the Individual youth specific plans forward. Older Children undergo Udaan workshops, Youth Plan development exercises, early exposure and orientation on higher and technical/vocational education and job readiness sessions.
Life Education
Life Education aims to support children in gaining value-based education by understanding different life journeys and experiences. This initiative will help them explore diverse career options, develop job readiness and leadership skills. It also focuses on understanding constitutional values, rights, and responsibilities, enabling children to grow as informed, confident and responsible adult citizens.
Udaan Workshop
Udaan Workshop is designed to support older children at 17 years of age in planning their next steps for the future. The four-day workshop, along with an exposure visit, will help them gain understanding about their own transition plans helping to develop their Individual Youth Plan leading to long term career choices and safe independent living.
Aftercare Support (18β23 Years)
Education & Livelihood Support
Aftercare Support - After transitioning to adulthood, Young Adults (18-23 years) are supported to continue education and learn skill/ vocational training. Care leavers get support in living arrangements, in accessing necessary entitlements and placements in appropriate and dignified employment.
Yuva Mitra
Yuva Mitra- This will function as a buddy support group at home level where YA can support each other emotionally. Each group will consist of four members aiming to create a safe and supportive space for sharing personal and educational/work spaces challenges encouraging mutual care, trust, and collective growth.
Yuva Shakti Forum
Yuva Shakthi Forum-Yuva Shakti forum is a platform for 18+ Youth Adults (YAs) to explore and strengthen their leadership while giving back to society. This forum focuses on promoting human rights, creating awareness about government policies and schemes, and encouraging youth participation in policy advocacy and decision-making. It aims to build collective action for sustainable social change.
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