About Our Programs
Global Learners
We work with middle school students to build English skills, boost confidence, and support academic success through interactive, student-centered activities.
Our staff and volunteers lead weekly, after-school group sessions that focus on collaboration, teamwork, and the importance of building community. We also plan fun, experiential learning trips that prioritize exposure to new concepts and career pathways. Alongside activities and field trips, we emphasize the importance of completing K-12 education, and we continually encourage our students to strive for high school graduation and more.
Global Leaders
We support 9th and 10th grade high school students by building leadership, social, and academic skills needed for graduation, college and future careers.
Our staff and volunteers provide mentorship and create safe spaces for youth to practice English, learn about American culture, and build lasting friendships.
Our Global Leaders explore career pathways through university campus visits, guest speaker presentations, and hands-on activities. Much like the Learners program, we regularly meet after-school throughout the academic year. We also offer internships and summer programs based on interest.
Global Ambassadors
Global Ambassadors is a college persistence program for refugee first-year college students. This program supports refugee students in navigating campus life, accessing resources, building community and staying on track to earn a degree.
We focus on two key activities:
(1) One-on-one case management for first-year college or university students.
(2) Monthly cohort meetings open to current freshmen and past PAIR alumni.
Global Scholars
We work with 11th and 12th grade refugee youth by supporting their journey to high school graduation and encouraging pursuit of higher education or certification. Paired with students for over a year, trained mentors work on a one-on-one basis with youth to help them grow personally, socially and professionally.
Students also receive case management from PAIR staff, focusing on key milestones like career exploration, college applications, personal statements, financial aid and the transition to college life.
Summer Programs
Our summer programs inspire curiosity, build confidence and keep youth engaged through hands-on, community-based experiences.
Middle School
We provide week-long summer camp opportunities for middle school-aged youth. Thematic activities build language, academic, and social skills through STEAM projects, entrepreneurship experiences, games, and field trips.
High School
High school students deepen their learning through enrichment programs and activities that focus on college and career readiness, leadership development, and real world experience. With support from us and partner organizations, youth explode career paths, build their resumes and grow their network of peers and mentors.
“PAIR is a place for people from around the world to come together to learn and share their culture.”
Middle School Sites
Paul Revere Middle School
Jane Long Middle School
Louie Welch Middle School
The Garden Community Center
High School Sites
Wisdom High School
Sharpstown High School
Westside High School
Post-Secondary Sites
Houston Community College
The University of Houston