Mentoring Model

I am sorry to my readers been a bit behind with uploading posts and finding interesting topics to share. I am busy also working with my refugees in Turkey and one of the women that is developing in journalism.  We have a deadline to meet for a grant application... so been doing some explorative questioning on her ideas and goals.... there will be more on this when when we have completed our grant application.  I have also been looking at want women magazines already exist for the Arab women.... I have found this rather good article on mentoring. So sharing this Does Mentoring Matter  It is based on Big Sister/Little sister program that was mentoring young women in Gaza and Beirut. 

"As an Arab society, too often we leave mentoring relationships; which are powerful human connections, to chance. The cultural construction of the Middle East society basically believes that mentoring is limited to parents or big siblings; who every so often lack the required skills and experiences to fully inspire their youngsters. Challenge2Change decided to close this “mentoring gap”- for the good of young people and our world."

"Main positive outcomes our Big Sister/Little Sister program aims to attain:Behavioral outcomesMentoring is often discussed as a means to increase desirable behavior; e.g., academic performance, job performance or successfully engage in the community and decrease undesirable behavior as college drop-out, and academic failure.
Attitudinal outcomesIt is presumed that mentees will develop positive attitudes toward the activity that they engage in with their mentors. Having a mentor may also foster psychological attachment to the context in which the relationship is embedded, such as one’s school, university, or organization.
Health-related outcomesA mentor may listen and offer advice during times of stress or provide counseling on personal or job-related issues. They can also enhance overall well-being by challenging mentees’ negative self-views, which may enhance mentee’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
Relational outcomesThe experience of a trusting, close relationship with a mentor may lead the mentee to develop positive expectations about interpersonal relationships with which in turn may promote positive relationships. They may enhance interpersonal relationships with parents, siblings, and peers.
Motivational outcomesRole modeling can expose mentees to educational and social opportunities, which may open their eyes to different possibilities and motivate them to seek out new. Moreover, mentors may help mentees stay focused on tasks and steer them away from redundant activities
Career outcomesFinally, mentoring relationships may promote career success. Mentors can impart specific knowledge and expertise which contributes to mentee’s learning and skill development. They can also facilitate professional networking by introducing mentees to influential individuals within academic and organizational contexts."

This is really good that encourages setting goals to help empower women... 

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