Mentorship instills hope + optimism while building confidence and showing girls + young women that loss is survivable.
Founded in 2013 by Boston native Cara Belvin, empowerHER UK is a one-of-a-kind organisation that offers one-on-one support and is available both in-person and virtually for girls + young women through age 24.
If you know + love a girl who has experienced the loss of a mother and who could benefit from an empowerHER UK Mentor, please click the button below to enroll them in our program.
Our Mentors empower each girl to find her voice, and to see that this beautiful life still holds joy. If you are interested in serving as an empowerHER UK Mentor , please click the appropriate box below.
Who Are Mentors?
empowerHER UK Mentors are positive role models age 25+ who have also experienced the loss of their mother. Mentor meetups can take place in-person or virtually around milestone moments such as holidays, back-to-school shopping, mum’s anniversary or birthdays, and more; while always respecting the family’s needs and preferences. Mentors are volunteers, non-therapeutic, and simply serve as a supportive person in the life of the girl and who can understand the complexity of their grief.
It’s A Match!
Matches may consider geographical proximity so that in-person meetups are possible. The frequency and duration of communication and meetups are flexible and are discussed with each family during the matching process. When geographically close, meetups can include a walk, ice cream, or attending an empowerHER UK EVENT in your area. Matches that are virtual can involve attendance at an empowerHER UK Virtual event, Zoom/FaceTime calls, Netflix watch parties, virtual museum tours, or just a phone call or text to check in and show support.
Safe + Responsible Screening
At empowerHER UK, the safety and well-being of each child is our top priority. Our MENTOR PROGRAM partners with Mass Mentor Partnerships (MMP) and follows best practices in screening, training, and monitoring guidelines for each prospective Mentor.
If you should have any further questions about our MENTOR PROGRAM, please contact our Director of Programs, Ali Thomas, at alison@empoweringher.org.
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