Cherie Blair Foundation 2024 Mentoring Women in Business Program

Published: 20 Sep 2024

Take your business to the next level with your own dedicated professional mentor.

Our flagship Mentoring Women in Business programme matches women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries with experienced, dedicated professional mentors anywhere in the world. For one year, you will be paired with a mentor who will help you achieve your business goals, and build your wealth, stability and security.

You could find yourself being mentored by a knowledgeable, friendly professional from anywhere in the world and any sector, from a director of a major global corporation to a fellow successful woman entrepreneur. Their support will help improve your business performance and skills, boost your confidence and take your business to the next level. 

Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Program

Application Deadline	October 11, 2024
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Cherie Blair Foundation
Gender	Women

Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Program Benefits

• Increase their business profits or improve their communication skills
• Determine their own goals and work towards these with support
• Improve their self confidence
• Gain skills in business planning and strategy expertise
• Grow their professional networks
• Enhance their businesses, going on to be better off and to achieve their dreams

In addition to the benefits of a mentoring relationship, participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate from Cherie Blair CBE KC, access to useful resources and our online community and more.

Requirements for Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Program

Mentees must be…

• A woman from and living in a low or middle income country
• Running their own business (meaning at least 51% ownership or decision-making authority) or about to launch their own business in the next three months
• Proficient in English (at an intermediate level or above), both written and spoken
• Able to commit to the programme for twelve months
• Able to access the internet and meet with their mentor online for a minimum of two hours a month
• Able to complete several feedback questionnaires by the stated deadline
• Willing to work with a mentor to build their business and personal development skills and confidence
• Nominated by one of our local mentee referral partners where possible

Mentees are expected to…

• Meet online with their mentor for two hours minimum per month, for a year
• Be proactive in driving the mentoring relationship and setting its direction
• Participate in around 1.5 hours of pre-matching training
• Complete interim and end-of-programme surveys
• Develop and submit goals to be worked on with their mentor
• Adhere to our Mentoring Women in Business programme Code of Conduct

Check also:
Fully Funded: University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

October 11, 2024

How to Apply

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