ODS Global Outreach Initiative Mentoring Programs

The ODS Global Outreach Initiative mentoring programs will provide guidance in the areas of Respect and Honor. While both words are intertwined with each other, they both have different meanings. This program will help to understand the difference between the two words and their impact on our lives and the lives of others with how we are to use them. With this understanding, the youths in our program will be better equipped to enter into today’s society.

Difference between Respect and Honor

What is the difference between respect and honor? Both words are used in conjunction with admiration for someone or something. ‘Respect’ is even found in the dictionary definition of ‘honor’. However, the words can vary slightly in the scope of their usage.

‘Respect’ can be used as either a noun or an intransitive verb. As a noun, it means a feeling of admiration for or understanding the specific value and importance of someone or something. For example: I had respect for the way the soldier handled himself in battle. It can also be used to mean a way of thinking about or viewing someone or something. For example: I felt respect for the soldier’s effort. Respect in this sense can also take on the feeling of consideration, appreciation or concern. For example: I have respect for his privacy. When using the word ‘respect’, it implies understanding and agreement.

As a verb, ‘respect’ is used for admiration or regard of someone or something. For example: I respect people that speak up for others. This includes a person’s rights, wishes or desires. For example: I respect your decision to not attend the ceremony. When used in conjunction with an object, it can mean to treat something in a proper way. For example: Please show respect for the furniture and not jump on it.

‘Honor’ also can be used as a noun or a transitive verb. ‘Honor’ as noun is used to mean respect that is given to someone who is admired. It often is used in a slightly more formal way than ‘respect’. For example: They showed the solider honor. It has a more extended usage as well. It can also be used to mean a good reputation or character and high moral standards of behavior. For example: He showed honor in his conduct. Finally, it can be used to mean a badge, award, privilege or title of distinction. For example: They bestowed an honor on the soldier. In this way, it is even used as a title for a judge, ‘Your Honor’, and to mean someone’s moral virtue.

‘Honor’ as a verb means to regard or treat someone or something with admiration and respect. Honor used in this way too often has a formal ceremonial or public connotation to it. For example: They honored the wounded soldier during the ceremony. To ‘honor someone or something’ can also be used to mean to do what is required or desired. For example: They honored the contract. In this way as well, it can be used to mean accept. For example: They honored the coupon I had.

Because of the sense of recognition and admiration in their meanings, the words ‘respect’ and ‘honor’ are synonyms of each other. They can both be used to show esteem or regard for someone or something. You can show both honor and respect to someone you admire. It is also possible to both honor and respect a person’s particular wishes.

Blessed to be a Blessing- The Power of Giving (Fiscal Responsibility)

Learning the power of giving can be the most rewarding and intriguing aspect of our lives. Understanding that we are blessed to be a blessing can fill many voids and pitfalls of social acceptance. Participants in our workshops will be taught the power of giving and its impact on our personal lives and the lives of others. Participants will also be taught fiscal responsibility which will include classes on saving, investing, using credit and debit cards. Participants will also be taught to understand banking and the impact of banks fees on their accounts. These classes will be taught through the Wells Fargo “Hands on Banking” course.


As a teenager, it can be difficult and rather awkward to approach your parents with questions about sex. For most teens, it can be easier or more comfortable to go to their friends or online for advice. However, there is a great deal of incorrect information out there whether it comes from friends or online searches and it is important to know what information should be accepted as fact. In today’s society, with all the access to this information, it can be extremely difficult to judge what information is accurate and what is not.

Everyone has their own experiences and has a right to their own opinions. ODS Global’s Teen Talk mentoring program won't tell you what to think or what to do, but rather provide the facts and accurate information that will help you make better and healthier decisions in areas such as,