Raise Foundation | Evaluation Report 2023
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Supporting young people in hard to service areas In 2023, we ran our Youth Introduction to Mentoring (YIM) group mentoring program in 22 schools where we were unable to recruit the required number of mentors. YIM is a ten-week workshop style program, facilitated by a Raise Program Counsellor. Some programs also had the support of a small number of volunteer mentors.
95% would recommend the program to a friend 95% identified improvement due to the program 96% of participants enjoyed the program
The YIM curriculum is designed to build skills in help-seeking, resilience, hope and school engagement.
53% feel more confident
47% feel better about themselves
44% are more likely to help others 46% feel their communication skills improved 44% feel able to make better choices 34% feel better about school after the program
32% know more people at school now 31% are more likely to continue school
“It’s been a great way for me to seek advice and help on issues as well as an outlet for stress and help on not being so negative
with myself.” - Pat, Mentee
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