Connecting individuals to support professional growth
We believe having a mentor can be one of the most powerful developmental relationships a person will ever experience, fostering confidence, clarity and connection.
A facilitated mentoring programme, with mentor and mentee training, continuing professional development and supervision.
What is Global Mentor Connect?
This developmental mentoring programme supports both mentors and mentees to build two-way learning relationships, where both partners benefit and grow. Through mentoring, we help build trusted, collaborative relationships that drive change, at the individual, organisational and systemic level.
The mentoring relationship is mentee-led: the mentee sets their own agenda and identifies the issues they want to explore, while the mentor creates a supportive, reflective space to help them think through challenges and opportunities.
Delivered fully online, the programme offers accessibility across time zones
Participation
Free to all
Conversations every
4-6 weeks
Duration
9-12 months
Mentor benefits
- Develop mentoring and coaching skills
- Expand reflective capability
- Develop problem-solving
- Improve decision-making skills
- Grow emotional intelligence
Mentee benefits
- Develop your leadership capability
- Build your resilience
- Unlock your potential
- Improve performance
- Gain global perspective
What’s involved
- A mandatory initial briefing session
- Mentoring sessions every 4–6 weeks
- Midway and final support sessions
- Interim and final evaluation
- Certificate of completion
MENTORING PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Previous participants say:
“After my discussions, I feel less afraid of speaking up my mind at work, less afraid of conflict, and more strategic in my decisions.”
Mentee
“When I signed up for this, my biggest hope was just to build a real, meaningful connection where I could actually help someone grow — and that is exactly what happened.”
Mentor
“It’s hugely rewarding seeing mentees’ self-confidence grow, and seeing that having the space to talk about things that are a challenge or unclear for them is genuinely useful for them.”
Mentor
“I highly recommend this well-designed and highly valuable programme, as it provides a strong foundation for meaningful mentoring and real professional growth.”
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 leaders or managers in the humanitarian, development or social impact sectors who show an interest in and aptitude for mentoring
- Ideally with country programme experience.
- Bilingual in English, French, Arabic or Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.
How to apply
- Global Mentor Connect is open to applicants only from our member agencies. Places are supported via organisation Agency Focal Points (AFPs).
- Applications for Global Mentor Connect 2027 will open in November 2026. Get in touch to be directed to your AFP.
- Could you be a new agency representative? If your organisation isn’t yet a member, contact us to find out how to join.
Helping purpose-led leaders grow through mentoring across sectors, countries and contexts
