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The Development Of A Youth Mentoring Program In The South Of India, Julia Pryce Dec 2010

The Development Of A Youth Mentoring Program In The South Of India, Julia Pryce

Julia Pryce

This article illustrates the challenges and opportunities involved as a US- based research team assists in the development of a culturally-informed youth mentoring program in rural India. Based on data from youth and adult stakeholders, a mentoring curriculum was developed and piloted. Lessons learned illuminate how context influences youth development programs and conceptualization of mentoring relationships. Implications for similar international initiatives are discussed.