Umi Mentorship Program 2025 (4th Cohort)

The Umi Mentorship Program is a key offering from Umi, designed to support new mothers and those with children under three in enhancing their roles as mothers, wives, partners, and professionals. This program leverages the insights, experiences, and networks of seasoned mothers who have successfully navigated these paths.

Launched in June 2023, the mentorship program supports mothers aiming to build fulfilling careers while maintaining a balanced home life. So far, it has connected mothers from 12 African countries—including Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—as well as Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, with experienced mentors who guide them through both their motherhood and professional journeys.

The program runs for three months. The next cohort will run from February to April, 2025. It is virtual. However, if you and your mentor hit it off greatly and choose to meet in person, the organisers will not stop you.

Eligibility for Umi Mentorship Program 2025 (4th Cohort)

If you answer yes to these questions, then you are eligible:

• Are you an African mum living either in Africa or in the diaspora?
• Is your child between the ages 0-3 years?
• Do you want to be a better mum and professional?
• Are you interested in being paired with an experienced mum and professional who has walked familiar paths before?

Benefits of Umi Mentorship Program 2025 (4th Cohort)

Every new mum selected for the Umi Mentorship Program will benefit from the following:

• Pairing with an experienced mentor who is thriving in their professions and raising well-adjusted kids for a 3-month mentorship experience.
• Peer mentorship with 4 other mums in your Umi mini-circle. Consider them your personal board of advisors.
• Weekly workshops and reflection sessions focused on important areas of your mental and physical health, business and career, and relationships/family for the 12 weeks of the mentorship program.

How to Apply for Umi Mentorship Program 2025 (4th Cohort)

New mums of children between ages 0 and 3 are invited to apply to join the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program. This cohort will run from February 2025 – April 30, 2025.

Deadline: November 30, 2024