​1on1 Resource Center Program

Sponsors visited with the post-orphans in June 2016, and discussed individualized programs and resources that will provide sustainable opportunities. Your sponsored child will need and appreciate your continued support after they graduate from the orphanage. Our program provides a mentor and financial support for tuition, supplies, clothing or living expenses to ensure the graduates are able to continue with their education.

Antares is pleased to provide an avenue of hope and relief for older youth who have aged-out of the orphanage system by developing the 1on1 Resource Center Program.  

Our mission is to provide programs and necessary resources to post-orphanage youth in Northern Kazakhstan, and assist each one to become sustainable, responsible, productive citizens in their community.













​The 1on1 Resource Center Program offers:
​The Handicraft Program encourages Post-Orphans to participate as a way to supplement their income or even support their family​. ​​This program gives them the opportunity to create a hand-made project. Once the completed project is given to the Antares Kazakhstan coordinator, the Post-Orphans are given cash for their project which will help them with their monthly expenses. The Kazakhstan coordinator ships the hand-made items to the American coordinators and their hand-made projects are offered at various locations. This program encourages the post-orphan to become self-sustainable and discourages unacceptable behavior patterns.

Driving License Project

​One of our newest projects is helping Post-Orphans with obtaining a driver's license.  Most people in Kazakhstan walk or rely on public transportation. Kazakhstan currently has embarked on a country-wide road construction project to improve all inter-city roads. It is estimated that by 2020 the majority of the road construction will be completed.  The need for qualified drivers will continue to increase. This will open many opportunities for Post-Orphans that need a job.  Being a taxi driver, driving a delivery truck, van, city bus and more will help each one with a future and provide a career that will support themselves as well as their family.
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The total cost for the life-changing program can vary since it is based on the Kazakhstan tenge. Currently, (as of 4/7/17) the costs are as follows: 
​Theoretical - $100.00 (Paid when student registers)
​Practical $3.40/hr. @ 50 hours - $170.00
​We ask the student (Post-Orphan) to sign an agreement stating that they will complete the course. Upon completion of the Theoretical portion they will report their progress.
​For additional information, please contact Linda @ [email protected]
​Tax-deductible donations to the Driver's program are appreciated.