Global Women Connect Mentoring Programme
*** Applications for Mentees have now closed. Please only use the form below if you are applying to be a Mentor***
Part of Global Women Connect, the Global Women Connect Mentoring Programme is a 9 to 12 month journey supporting both mentors and mentees to develop two-way learning relationships, where both partners benefit and grow. Priority is given to those in the Global South.
Learn about the programme
Builds trusted collaborative relationships that help drive change at the individual, organisational and environmental level.
Each relationship is mentee-led, with the mentee setting their own agenda and identifying the issues they wish to explore.
The mentor creates a supportive, reflective space to help the mentee think through challenges and opportunities.
Delivered fully online, the programme offers flexibility and accessibility across time zones. It is free to take part, with mentoring conversations every 4-6 weeks, plus supporting webinars.
Mentee benefits
- Develop your leadership capability
- Build your resilience
- Unlock your potential
- Improve performance.
Commitments
- Attend an initial briefing
- Arrange mentoring sessions every 4-6 weeks
- Midway and Final support sessions
- Interim and Final evaluation.
Mentor benefits
- Develop mentoring and coaching skills
- Expand reflective capability
- Develop problem solving
- Improve decision making skills
- Grow emotional intelligence
MENTORING PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Previous participants say:
“It’s a life-changing mentoring experience, and a very safe space to share, learn, unlearn and thrive.”
Mentee
“The mentorship programme could be a game-changer in your career development.”
Mentor
“It’s a fantastic way to learn and gain insight from other women. It takes the stress away from having to identify, and start from scratch with a mentor. The structured process with regular check-ins helps hold you to account and ensure that you get the very best from the experience.”
Mentee
“One of the most rewarding feelings has been realizing that even small guidance, encouragement, or sharing a perspective can make a real difference in someone’s life.”
Mentor
MENTORING PROGRAMME — WHO IS THIS FOR?
Mentees
- Leaders or future leaders in the humanitarian, development or social-impact sectors.
- Priority given to leaders based in the Global South, including those in resource-poor or crisis-affected settings.
Mentors
- Experienced women leaders or managers in the humanitarian, development or social-impact sectors with an interest in mentoring.
- Bi-lingual in English, French, Arabic or Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.
- Ongoing development through our Learning and Exchange community.
How to apply
Complete the application form to join the Global Women Connect mentoring programme now.
A safe, inclusive space exclusively for women, in all their diversity.
*** Applications for Mentees have now closed. Please only use the form below if you are applying to be a Mentor***