In this blog, we catch up with Maureen, a student at University at Albany in New York who is an alumni of AYC’s Learning & Leadership Center and recipient of the SUNY Schenectady's Joan R. Dembinski '10 Study Abroad Scholarship, thanks to a partnership between the African Education Program and SUNY Schenectady County Community College.

Every year, Amos Youth Centre (AYC) joins the global community in recognizing January as National Mentoring Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the individuals who pour their time, wisdom, and compassion into guiding others. At our Learning & Leadership Centre in Kafue, Zambia, mentorship is more than just a program; it is a transformative pathway that builds confidence, shapes futures, and strengthens entire communities.