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As a Friend of PAIR, your gift sustains and grows PAIR programs, directly impacting the lives of our students.
You will receive a regular update that shares the story of a young participant in one of PAIR's programs, youth who are
moving toward fulfilling their dreams for their future thanks to the ongoing support of Friends like you.
Go to our Friends of PAIR page and open our Friends of PAIR booklet to learn more about our students and the activities we carry out with your support. 
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Explore. Learn. Lead.
PAIR's integrated series of programs aim to support youth from the time they arrive through high school graduation and beyond. The vision of PAIR is to operate all three of our programs in the areas of Houston where refugees are resettled, and we are tirelessly working to achieve this goal.
PAIR youth are truly citizens of the world, and our new program names reflect our belief in these youth as they explore their new homes in Houston, learn through new educational opportunities, and succeed in becoming global leaders.
Global Explorers:
Newly-arrived refugee youth ages 11-14 participate in a year-long program of cultural orientation, academic enrichment, and mentoring. Group activities are engaging and educational, covering topics such as health, safety, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, handling stress, succeeding in school, managing relationships with family and friends, dealing with bullying and bias, and celebrating the diverse cultures of America--especially their own. Sessions also bolster academic skills, especially English. Students are matched one-to-one with mentors who commit to attending a majority of sessions for the year. Global Explorers assists participants in achieving a smoother transition to their new home and school and a greater understanding of American and school culture; more positive attitudes toward school; increased social competence, self-esteem and confidence; increased interest and participation in school activities; improved English skills; and more positive relationships with peers and adults.
Newly-arrived refugee youth ages 11-14 participate in a year-long program of cultural orientation, academic enrichment, and mentoring. Group activities are engaging and educational, covering topics such as health, safety, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, handling stress, succeeding in school, managing relationships with family and friends, dealing with bullying and bias, and celebrating the diverse cultures of America--especially their own. Sessions also bolster academic skills, especially English. Students are matched one-to-one with mentors who commit to attending a majority of sessions for the year. Global Explorers assists participants in achieving a smoother transition to their new home and school and a greater understanding of American and school culture; more positive attitudes toward school; increased social competence, self-esteem and confidence; increased interest and participation in school activities; improved English skills; and more positive relationships with peers and adults.
Global Learners:
PAIR operates Global Learners programs at two middle schools with significant refugee populations. PAIR volunteer mentors meet with students who are referred by the teaching and counseling staff at their schools to provide supportive relationships, homework assistance, English language practice, and recreational and creative activities. Sessions begin with outside games, homework help, and sharing time to transition from the school day. Student and mentor groups then break off for an hour of tutoring centered around improving English language acquisition as well as self-expression through the arts. Sessions conclude with a fun, academic activity for the whole class. Global Learners assists participants in developing more positive attitudes toward school, achieving greater academic success, developing more positive relationships with peers and adults, and continuing their education through high school and beyond.
PAIR operates Global Learners programs at two middle schools with significant refugee populations. PAIR volunteer mentors meet with students who are referred by the teaching and counseling staff at their schools to provide supportive relationships, homework assistance, English language practice, and recreational and creative activities. Sessions begin with outside games, homework help, and sharing time to transition from the school day. Student and mentor groups then break off for an hour of tutoring centered around improving English language acquisition as well as self-expression through the arts. Sessions conclude with a fun, academic activity for the whole class. Global Learners assists participants in developing more positive attitudes toward school, achieving greater academic success, developing more positive relationships with peers and adults, and continuing their education through high school and beyond.
Global Leaders
& College Orientation Day:
PAIR's Global Leaders is a weekly program for high-school-aged refugee students. Mentors help students explore topics including careers, post-high school education and training options, academic planning, SAT preparation, college essay writing, participating in extra-curricular activities, job interview skills, and writing a résumé, among others. Students develop personal goals and educational plans, participate in community service projects, and develop leadership skills. Global Leaders works to
increase understanding of career options and the value and possibility
of higher education, testing performance,
academic planning, high school graduation rates, interviewing
skills, knowledge of financial aid options, number of college and aid applications
submitted, and number of youth attending higher
education. Once per semester, PAIR brings a group of refugee youth to a local university
campus for a College Orientation Day. Students tour the campus, hear from a speaker on the
benefits of higher education, and see first-hand the life of a college student.
& College Orientation Day:
PAIR's Global Leaders is a weekly program for high-school-aged refugee students. Mentors help students explore topics including careers, post-high school education and training options, academic planning, SAT preparation, college essay writing, participating in extra-curricular activities, job interview skills, and writing a résumé, among others. Students develop personal goals and educational plans, participate in community service projects, and develop leadership skills. Global Leaders works to
increase understanding of career options and the value and possibility
of higher education, testing performance,
academic planning, high school graduation rates, interviewing
skills, knowledge of financial aid options, number of college and aid applications
submitted, and number of youth attending higher
education. Once per semester, PAIR brings a group of refugee youth to a local university
campus for a College Orientation Day. Students tour the campus, hear from a speaker on the
benefits of higher education, and see first-hand the life of a college student.
PAIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Houston, Texas.
Please contact us at PAIR@pairhouston.org.
6440 Hillcroft, Suite 302, Houston, TX 77081 | (713) 771 - 1111
6440 Hillcroft, Suite 302, Houston, TX 77081 | (713) 771 - 1111