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Guidance over time

A.C.E. Mentorship

A weekly conversation can redirect a future.

Makoko, Lagos2023–2024

The work

A structured ten-month relationship connecting young people with volunteer mentors for behaviour modelling, guidance and practical skill development.

The programme paired Project A.C.E. mentees with volunteers from education, business, technology and social work. What began as a six-month programme continued for ten months because relationships and learning needed time.

Feedback showed strong gains in confidence, interpersonal skill and applied learning, while unreliable internet access remained the largest communication barrier. That lesson now informs future blended delivery.

43

mentees participated

20

volunteer mentors

95%

reported confidence and new skills

How it works

Designed around the whole journey.

  1. 01Match by goals and experience
  2. 02Meet virtually each week
  3. 03Use a shared growth curriculum
  4. 04Collect feedback and mentor reports

Go deeper

Follow the evidence behind the programme.

Explore the 2023–24 interactive report

Move the work forward

Help the next cohort go further.

Fund a cohort, volunteer your expertise or open a school, community or employer partnership.

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