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MENTORING AT A GLANCE

WHY MENTORS ARE IMPORTANT TO SHE-CAN
The true value of the mentee-mentor relationship lies in our scholars' untapped potential. Through their mentor relationships they learn to break the cycle of suppression and patriarchy in their countries and become powerful women who navigate life as equals. Most importantly, they learn the value of pulling up other women. 

SHE-CAN pulls together teams of 5-6 mentors and matches each with high potential, low-income young women from Rwanda and Cambodia to help them win a U.S. college scholarship, succeed on campus, and launch a leadership career.
  • 5-year commitment
  • Each mentor contributes $1,000 a year for the 5 years
  • SHE-CAN staff supports mentor teams and scholars throughout the journey​
​LEARN MORE
​SHE-CAN's mentor recruitment period begins in January and concludes in May. To declare your interest in becoming a mentor or for more information, please submit the online form below or reach out to us at: mentoring@shecan.global. ​​
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"Mentoring Patricie & Vuochnear and having them in my life has allowed me to be a part
of our world in a unique and very meaningful way."  
                                                                                                                       -Kristin Nicholson


MENTOR EXPERIENCE

Step 1: Lead or Join a Team
  • Assemble a team comprised of 5-6 friends, family, and colleagues
  • Join a team being organized by a friend or be matched with a team
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Step 2: Teams Guide Scholars through Application Process
  • ​Each team is carefully matched with a scholar
  • Team helps scholar apply Early Decision to a SHE-CAN Coalition School
  • Each mentor plays a key role, making it a team effort
  • SHE-CAN provides extensive workshops and guidance for each role
  • Time commitment is about 4 hours per week during this phase (primarily via email, Skype & WhatsApp)
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Step 3: Help Scholar Transition to the U.S.
Upon acceptance to a U.S. college, mentors become critical to helping scholars acclimate to life in the U.S. and successfully manage their college careers.
  • Team becomes scholar's extended U.S. family be helping her settle in school, hosting her for holidays, and navigating challenges
  • SHE-CAN funds dorm supplies, flights, technology, winter clothes and more
  • SHE-CAN organizes events, hosts leadership training for scholars, and provides ongoing guidance for mentors
  • Team determines time commitment based on needs of scholar
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Step 4: Support Scholar in Launching Her Career
Mentors open up their extended networks to ensure their mentee has connections, internships, and job opportunities. With SHE-CAN, the relationships can last a lifetime as mentors help aspiring leaders find their voice and power. ​

We collect the names of all interested mentors throughout the year. Official onboarding of mentors takes place during the spring of each year. Please complete this form if you are interested in becoming a SHE-CAN mentor.