From Student Mentor to Dorm Mother: Tracy’s Journey of Leadership

At Children of Grace, mentorship is more than guidance. It is about helping young people discover their voice, grow in confidence, and step into the leaders they were created to be.

For Labogi Tracy, that journey has come full circle.

Tracy first served as a student mentor within the Children of Grace program, supporting and encouraging other students in her community. Today, she has stepped into a new role as a dorm mother at school, continuing that same heart for leadership and care in an even greater way.

Since becoming a dorm mother in February 2025, Tracy has spent the past year helping guide and support the girls at her school. Her role involves supervision, counselling, and daily care — but at its core, it is about something much deeper: providing encouragement, wisdom, and a listening ear.

Becoming a dorm mother has also been a significant step in Tracy’s own journey.

“The transition has helped me become confident in everything I do,” she explains. “It has helped me to mentor both girls and boys and also gain people’s trust.”

One of the most meaningful aspects of her role is the freedom it creates for students to speak openly. For many young people, school can feel intimidating, particularly when they are struggling with challenges at home or feel nervous about approaching teachers.

Tracy has become someone they can turn to.

“This has helped my friends at school to be free with me,” she says. “For example, with students who fear teachers.” Through simple but meaningful conversations, Tracy creates a safe space where students feel heard and understood. Sometimes this means helping someone who is having a difficult time at home. Other times it simply means being present and willing to listen.

“This has helped my friends at school to share what they go through,” Tracy explains. “For example, a hard time at home or school, and they are helped out.”

Her role is a powerful example of how mentorship multiplies. When a young person is supported and encouraged, they often become the very person who lifts others up.

Tracy believes leadership is something that grows through faith, responsibility, and experience.

“Leadership comes from God,” she says. “This helped me build my confidence, self-esteem, and also be a good leader at my school.”

Now she encourages others to step forward and develop their own leadership.

“I advise my friends and the school community at large to stand out as leaders. You learn new experiences from both teachers and students, and it helps you build a foundation as you prepare for the future.”

Stories like Tracy’s are a powerful reminder of what mentorship can do. When young people are believed in, supported, and given opportunities to grow, they often become the leaders who strengthen their communities.

Through Children of Grace’s mentorship programs, students receive more than encouragement. They gain the confidence, character, and guidance needed to navigate challenges and build a brighter future.

If you would like to help more young people receive mentorship, education, and support through Children of Grace, we invite you to consider making a donation today. Your support helps create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

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