

DREAMS key goal is to reconnect local communities with educational institutions while enhancing youth leadership. Through intergenerational and intercultural mentoring, senior adults such as retirees and community volunteers share their wisdom, skills and values with young participants while young adults contribute their knowledge and hard skills. This exchange bridges generational gaps, allowing for the transfer of essential skills, cultural values and experiences among all the participants. Thus, DREAMS strengthen community ties and build a shared sense of purpose.



- Mannanam, Kerala
- Chaganacherry, Kerala
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- McAllen, Texas
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Bastrop, Louisiana
- LaGrande, Oregon
b. Participants (mentees) and college student mentors have shown significant positive changes in their self-confidence, self-esteem, level of motivation, personal and social behavior, and academic performance.
c. Senior adult mentors reported feeling happier and finding life more meaningful after retirement after volunteering in the program.
d. Our annual review, incorporating feedback from primary stakeholders (students, mentors, families) and secondary stakeholders (parents, teachers, local business partners), indicates a significant positive shift in students' attitudes towards enhanced emotional well-being, learning and community engagement.
b. Empowered women, leading to greater social and economic independence within communities. More than 70% of the leaders (college students and senior adults) are women at the DIP.
c. The evaluation shows that 90% of parents report positive changes in their child’s behaviour, and mentees pursue higher education. Through this, the program has fostered leadership, empowered communities, and contributed to social and economic resilience.
Meet the Team

Adarsh Jose
Lead

Banu H V
Youth Lead

Jasmine Sahni
Personnel

Jovin George
Media

Roseline Gomes
Programs Lead

Smita Kavatekar
Faculty Lead

Srikrishna Bhagawan NM
Faculty Coordinator

Fina Francis
Community Lead

Jasmine Joseph
Operations

Outbound Leadership Training at CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanthpur
Date: 21st and 22nd September 2024
Participants: Mentors, CLs, FLs and the Strategic Team Members of the Karnataka Chapter

The 1st Follow-Up Session happened on 7th October 2024, from 1 PM to 4 PM at St. Anthony's
Higher Primary School.
Theme: Delivering Happiness

The Ocean Students Community successfully completed their follow-up session for the DREAMS Intervention Program on 14th September 2024 at Govt. Muhammadans LPS, Pallam, Thiruvananthapuram