The Liberty Lodge Boys Training Centre launched a “Big Brother Mentorship Programme on Wednesday 5th April, 2023 at the Centre in Largo Height with eleven mentors taking on the responsibility of providing guidance to boys at the institution for at-least one year.
According to an official release the goal of the programme is to support the healthy development of residents by addressing their psychological needs thereby reducing risks factors of negative behaviours.
Minister of National Mobilisation Hon. Orando Brewster, urged the lads to “take the programme seriously” and to not see themselves as victims, but individuals with ‘great potential and purpose.’
Minister Brewster thanked the eleven mentors for participating in the programme while encouraging other individuals to come on board to help provide mentorship for the boys.
The launch of the Big Brother Mentorship Programme coincided with activities to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month in April, under the theme: “You have the power to create a better future for us the children, treat us well.”
