E-Mentoring

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One of the greatest challenges faced by youths in Africa is lack of the right kind of mentors that would inspire, encourage and motivate them to be their best. Many young people are often left to figure out everything about life without the help and guidance of an adult of experienced person.

Our E-mentoring programme provides youths with mentors who are experienced in the journey of life and have a passion to help young people avoid the pitfalls that some of them have experienced in their lives. Our e-mentoring programme lasts for a minimum duration of  4months and a maximum duration of 1year.

• What is a mentor?

The word mentor is traced back to Greek mythology when Odysseus had to go to war and asked Mentor to guide and look out for his son Telemachus in his absence.
A mentor is an adult who provides young people with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement, and a constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, they are caring and have a passion to help young people realize their potentials and to capitalize on their strengths.

• What is E-mentoring?

E-mentoring is a mentoring relationship conducted via the internet. Our E-mentoring programme is conducted using E-mail exchanges between mentors and mentees. Our e-mentoring programme shares the goal of a face-to-face mentoring programme, providing a trusting and reliable relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• How it works.

• Becoming an E-mentor.

We do not have any age restrictions to who can become our mentors. Any one who wishes to become a mentor would be required to under go a two weeks training course. The aim of this training is to get you acquainted with the basics of mentoring. Our training guide covers issues like what is a mentor?, understanding your role as a mentor, and How to end a mentoring relationship amongst others. After the training you will be sent a form to fill and submit, and that's it.
To submit a request to be a mentor, send an e-mail to globalleaders02@yahoo.com

Further requirements

• Should have a track record of exemplary leadership (awards, and certificates are not a criteria but we welcome them anyway).
• Should be committed to, and passionate about youth development.
• Should be capable of giving sound moral advice to mentee.
• Should have access to the internet.
• Would have to commit one hour every week to the mentee.
• Would be required to submit a monthly report on mentees growth and performances
• Should be physically and mentally prepared for the task of being a mentor.

      click here to download our Mentoring Programme Guide.