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Gibor Hope Foundation International — Educating Youth. Empowering Futures.

Educating Youth • Empowering Futures

Empowering youth.
Expanding opportunity.
Building brighter futures.

Gibor Hope Foundation International Limited is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit launching a Mentorship & Leadership Development Program designed to help youth and adults build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, develop positive relationships, and prepare for future opportunities. STEM learning and digital literacy are integrated into the program to help participants develop practical skills for an increasingly technology-driven world.

We believe a young person's circumstances should never determine the size of their future.

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Our first-year program

One program. Multiple opportunities to grow.

Our first-year focus is the Mentorship & Leadership Development Program—an integrated youth development initiative combining positive mentorship, leadership development, STEM exploration, and digital literacy. Through supportive relationships and practical learning experiences, participants will have opportunities to strengthen confidence, build skills, explore their potential, and prepare for their futures.

One integrated program

Mentorship & Leadership Development

Our Mentorship & Leadership Development Program connects youth and adults with supportive guidance and structured learning experiences designed to encourage personal growth, leadership, responsibility, confidence, and future readiness.

Stipends of up to $500 may be available to youth and adults in the program, subject to funding.

Three connected program components

01

Mentorship

Supportive relationships and positive guidance that encourage participants to set goals, build confidence, develop healthy decision-making skills, and recognize their potential.

02

Leadership Development

Interactive learning and development opportunities that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, goal setting, and leadership skills.

03

STEM Learning & Digital Literacy

Integrated STEM and technology-based learning experiences that help participants strengthen digital skills, explore technology, develop problem-solving abilities, and gain exposure to skills relevant to education and future careers.

Learn about our program
Students collaborating on a robotics project during a STEM workshop

Who we serve

Creating opportunity for the next generation

Our first-year program is designed primarily for underserved youth and adults who may benefit from positive mentorship, leadership development, greater exposure to STEM learning, and stronger digital skills.

Through mentorship and practical learning experiences, Gibor Hope seeks to help participants recognize their potential, strengthen essential life and leadership skills, and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.

Our approach

Starting focused. Building for the future.

Gibor Hope Foundation International Limited is beginning with a focused first-year program so we can build responsibly, develop strong partnerships, evaluate our work, and create meaningful experiences for the young people we serve.

As funding, partnerships, and organizational capacity grow, Gibor Hope may expand educational opportunities and support services in future phases.

Why Gibor Hope

Education has the power to open doors.

Gibor Hope was shaped by a personal understanding of the sacrifices families sometimes make to provide their children with an education.

A young person's potential should never be limited by the resources available to their family.

Deepika Sharma
Founder & Executive Director

Our story
A young adult discussing future plans with a mentor

Get involved

There is more than one way to create opportunity.

Donate

Your gift helps fund stipends, OMNY transit cards, and mentoring that builds confidence and leadership.

Sponsor

Invest in mentorship, leadership, and digital learning. Help fund participant stipends.

Volunteer

Contribute time and skills as opportunities become available.

Mentor

Help encourage and guide young people as our program develops.

Partner

Collaborate to expand opportunity for youth and adults. Help fund participant stipends.

Share our mission

Help introduce others to our work.

What comes next

Help us develop the next generation of leaders.

Your support can help expand mentorship, leadership development, STEM learning, and digital literacy opportunities for youth and adults.

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Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.