Facts & Figures

Compared to non-mentored youth, BBBS young people: · Believe they are making better choices (98%)

· Report being happier with a positive outlook (96%) · Report having stronger social networks (87%)

· Report being better at expressing their feelings (77%) · Improved in their relationships with adults (84%) · Improved their attitude towards school (76%) · Improved in their self-confidence (91%)

· Improved in their trust towards their mentor (85%)

Carmela and Leila, and Keiran and Cody have been matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme in Taranaki.