What's behind the abbreviation
MDS stands for ‘Mothers, Daughters, Sisters.
It represents the heart of the mentoring program, which is to create a family of role models, to form supportive relationships with black female students who do not have access to black professional women in their own network.
Our History
The founder identified numerous black professional females with a shared passion for the next generation of black female talent. Thus, MDS was founded.
Initially created to address the mentoring needs of a single student sponsored by the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation in Ghana, it soon became evident through collaboration with the partner that there was a significant need for dynamic non-profit work in this domain. The founder brought together numerous black professional women who shared a passion for nurturing the next generation of black female talent, leading to the establishment of MDS. Since its inception, MDS has experienced consistent growth, a testament to the dedication and contributions of this remarkable mentoring community and the support of trusted foundation partnerships.
Our Mission
MDS aims to profile-match and connect black female students and young professionals with highly experienced, successful, and professional black women from various industries. These mentors will share their experiences, offering guidance and support as the students navigate through education, university, and into employment. Additionally, MDS offers mentors a platform for networking, hosting inspirational events, and fostering a powerful alumni network of women united by a shared passion for empowering the next generation.
Be one of the 100 MDS Supporters
By becoming one of our regular donors of £10.00 per month will make a huge difference, not only to our ability to continue to deliver and to scale, but also a demonstration to grants and foundations that we are underpinned by a supportive community as we invite them to support too.
Your contribution helps provide
- Salaries for 2 alumni mentees now working with the MDS team
- Essential internet access for all mentees
- Cover ubscription costs to keep our online mentoring running