Pathways
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A nonprofit that provides life skills and career guidance to young people who grow up in orphanages.
Young adults who grow up in orphanages face a path to adulthood that can be described as shorter, steeper, and more hazardous compared with the extended transitions that most young people experience as they become independent. Many of us have the opportunity to live with our parents while we finish our education, complete our schooling, and find our first job. Some individuals stay at home until they are married, and other post marriage. Young people who grow up in orphanages don’t have this opportunity to lean on their family as they grow in independence. Research has shown that these young people are at risk for: Homelessness, crime, physical Illness, mental Illness, early mortality, su***de, low Educational Attainment, teenage pregnancy, self-harm, emotional and Behavioral Problems, social marginalization or exclusion, unemployment, material disadvantage, and substance abuse.. Research has uncovered that a trusting and warm relationship with one significant adult can mitigate these risks and promote a young person’s resilience. When we asked orphan graduates in Mumbai what they needed to thrive one of them echoed this research and expressed, “What I need most is a person who will listen to my problems, be a support, be a backbone, and who can give good advice.” As we continued to interview graduates we again and again heard “I need good guidance” “I need the help of someone who I can trust”. At Pathways, we come alongside of young adults transitioning out of orphanages and guide them towards bright futures. Our case managers travel to orphanages and teach the young people skills of independence, and provide career guidance sessions. The young people are also met with individually to assess their needs, and help them plan out a map for their future. The case managers take time during the sessions to build trusting and warm relationships with the young person. As the young adult prepares to leave we then provide a comprehensive, individualized package of leaving care support. It is our goal to promote the strengths of the young people and address their spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and educational needs. Our program has been inspired by young people we know who have grown up in orphanages and walked the pathway to independence. The obstacles they encountered, and the struggles they faced encouraged us to help others like them. Today these grown up orphanage graduates guide the development of our program and mentor other young people as they walk towards their futures.
A memorable yet a fun trip to Sanjay National Park! A bunch of young adults along with pathways staff visited the national park to enjoy the scenic views, trek through the forest and created a core memory. It’s at times like these, the pathways community grows stronger! ✨
Here’s a quick recap on what the young adults learned about the topic called “Triggers” Check it out!
12/26/2025
Building dreams takes community. The young people mentored by Pathways are looking for belonging. They are also looking for the opportunity to give back and transform the world around them. We shared with you about Aarti and her dream to see smiles on children’s faces. Aarti goes to one of the most difficult places in Mumbai to spread joy, then she comes back to the Pathways community to find encouragement. For many of our young people Pathways is a place of belonging, a safe space to land, and some even call it “Family.”
Our team intentionally plans community building events to help this group grow and have fun together. To foster community and connections this Christmas, you can give:
An evening of fun for the entire Pathways community through a sports event, like a game of soccer, pickleball, or cricket $45
A Pathways Relationships Workshop and dinner for 25 young adults, which helps them learn how to build safe and healthy relationships with others $75
Two nights at a camp in Maharashtra where each young adult will have opportunities to learn and practice leadership and team building $56 per person
Click to donate: https://kitesglobal.kindful.com/?campaign=1392744
We are nearly to the end of our Match Campaign, and we want to thank each of you for your support! If you know of any friends or family who’d be interested in our work, we’d love for you to share this post with them.
12/16/2025
A few months ago, we shared with you how Anav discovered a way to connect with the world and build a career by developing his photography skills. The Pathways team walked with Anav through every high and low of that journey and helped him to be successful. We want to provide the same level of support to 25 young people in the next year. We need your help to do that!
Pathways provides wrap-around care for each of our 25 young adults by helping them to take steps forward in healing from the past, understanding themselves, and discovering their unique skills and talents. Check out the image for some items on our wish list that you could provide to make that happen.
Here’s something another special thing we do: Our journey with many of the young adults begins while they are still in the residential home. We build relationships and capacity before they are out on their own by traveling to the residential homes and providing life skills classes. This is an important first step in building independence and in developing a connection to Pathways. You can sponsor a whole class for 15 young people living in an orphanage for $70.
This Christmas, wrap up a young person in care from Pathways…or a whole bunch of young people by clicking on the link below!
https://kitesglobal.kindful.com/?campaign=1392744
Thank you for your support!
Heartfelt Puzzle: At pathways, we use activities such as this to help young adults process challenging emotions. With the help of group therapy, they regulate these emotions through conversations
12/06/2025
This Christmas, your financial partnership will help us make dreams come true for young people striving to meet their education goals in 2026. Every dollar will be matched, up to $19,000!
Many of our young people complete their 10th and 12th grade exams through India’s National Open School. The cost for one young adult to complete 10th or 12th grade is $40.
In India, bachelor’s degrees are completed in 3 years. A gift of $300 will cover the fees for a young person to complete one year of studies in their bachelor’s program.
Our young people need a lot of support and encouragement as they work toward their educational goals. Many have missed foundational years of studying and require extra support. Providing individual follow-ups for a young person’s studies costs just $15 a month.
Use the link below to share a one-time contribution or sign up to provide monthly support for Pathways’ dream-chasing efforts. We can’t do it without you!
https://kitesglobal.kindful.com/?campaign=1392744
09/04/2025
It was good to express things in paint that we can never express in words.” These words were shared at the end of a group session on grief and loss. The young adults had the opportunity to remember and put down losses that they carry and learn tools to calm deep emotions.
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7 Dassance Drive
Foxborough, MA
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