About Our Programs
Global Learners
Our trained volunteers lead small group sessions to build English skills, boost confidence, and support academic success through interactive, student-centered activities.
They lead small group sessions that build English skills, boost confidence through social-emotional activities, and support academic success with interactive, student-centered learning.
Global Leaders
Global Leaders supports high school students in building leadership, social, and academic skills needed for graduation, college and future careers. Volunteers provide mentorship and create safe spaces for youth to practice English and learn about American culture.
Youth explore career paths through university campus visits, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Meeting after school throughout the academic year, we also offer internships and summer programs based on interest.
Global Ambassadors
A college persistence program for refugee first-year college students, this program supports refugee students in navigating campus life, access resources, build community and stay on track to earn a degree.
We focus on two key activities:
(1) One-on-one case management for first-year college or university students.
(2) Monthly cohort meetings open to current freshmen and past PAIR alumni.
Global Scholars
Supporting 11th and 12th grade refugee youth, this program focuses on high school graduation and pursuing higher education. Paired with students for over a year, trained mentors work on a one-on-one basis with youth to help them grow personally, socially and professionally.
Students also receive case management from PAIR staff, focusing on key milestones like career exploration, college applications, personal statements, financial aid and the transition to college life.
Summer Programs
PAIR’s summer programs inspire curiosity, build confidence and keep youth engaged through hands-on, community-based experiences.
Middle School
PAIR provides week-long summer camp opportunities for middle school-aged youth. Thematic activities build language, academic, and social skills through STEAM projects, entrepreneurship experiences, games, and field trips.
High School
High school students deepen their learning through enrichment programs and activities that focus on college and career readiness, leadership development, and real world experience. With support from PAIR and partner organizations, youth explode career paths, build their resumes and grow their network of peers and mentors.
“PAIR is a place for people from around the world to come together to learn and share their culture.”
Middle School Sites
Paul Revere Middle School
Jane Long Middle School
Las Americas Newcomer School
Louie Welch Middle School
Etoile Academy
High School Sites
Wisdom High School
Sharpstown High School
Liberty High School
Westside High School
Post-Secondary Sites
Houston Community College
The University of Houston