NGO Partnerships
The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF)
AKF is a Ghana-based not-for-profit organization founded in honor of H.E Judge Akua Kuenyehia. It is committed to empowering young women through education, leadership development, and skills training.
MDS initiated its first cycle in collaboration with AKF in 2019, addressing the mentorship requirements of a single student, and has now reached its fifth cycle. To date, mentorship has been extended to 39 young women.
Make A Difference Now (MADNow)
MADNow is a nonprofit organization that aims to change the lives of youth and women in Tanzania through access to quality education and job training.
MDS successfully concluded a three-month pilot with 4 mentees in July 2024, prior to our full implementation in September. We are pleased to announce the commencement of our first cohort, consisting of 10 mentees.
Past Events
✨ Skills Workshop: Teresa Richards✨
The "Stand Out, Not Burn Out" workshop, held on March 15, 2025, aimed to empower our mentees with strategies to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and differentiate between high standards and perfectionism. The workshop was delivered online and included interactive sessions, breakout discussions, and action planning.
Feedback:
- "We thank them so much for sharing their knowledge, ideas, and time on how to deal with stressful situations. It has been very helpful to us since most of us go through stressful situations. I hope that through this knowledge we shall share it with others so that they can learn how to deal with stress now and in the future."
✨ Mentee Spotlight: Agnes Fusese✨
Our mentee spotlight took place on 8th February 2025 with participants from both AKF and MADNow joining the session. Agnes shared her mentoring journeys and successes as a mentee in 3 mentoring cohorts.
Some valuable insights mentees shared:
- From JA - "Failure shouldn't stop me from achieving my purpose, be motivated enough to re-strategize and try again. Finding a dedicated mentor is not easy, thus I feel motivated to make judicious use of this program "
✨ Careers Day ✨
This session is designed to connect mentees with experienced professionals in key industries to gain valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable tools to navigate their career paths successfully.
Workshop Highlights
- Focus Areas: Learn from experts in IT, Finance, HR, Health, and Entrepreneurship about career opportunities, industry trends, and essential skills.
- Interactive Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations with mentors, ask questions, and gain personalized advice.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with professionals and peers to expand your professional network.
✨ Mentor Spotlight: Amanda Alexander ✨
Our mentor spotlight took place on 16th November 2024 with participants from both AKF and MADNow.
Amanda shared her inspiring journey, highlighting resilience, trust, and the power of networks in achieving career success.
- 100% (13 participants) found this session impactful and filled with actionable insights!
- 54% (7 participants) noted Amanda’s challenges resonated strongly with their experiences.
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