Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Program 2025

Application Deadline: 11th October, 2024

The flagship Mentoring Women in Business program 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

Mentees must be…

  • A woman from 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 program 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.
Benefits

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

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

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-program surveys.
  • Develop and submit goals to be worked on with their mentor.
  • Adhere to the Mentoring Women in Business program Code of Conduct.
Time Commitment

The Fellowship spans 4 weeks:

  • 1 week of in-person sessions.
  • 3 weeks of online training.

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