Mentorship at Women Changemakers for Education

At WC4E, mentorship is a continuous thread that shapes how Fellows grow and how they, in turn, support others. 

A recent poll across our Fellows and Alumnae revealed that 100% incorporate mentorship into their work. The experience of Ama Oware offers a clear example of how this takes shape in practice.

From Being Mentored to Mentoring

For Ama, mentorship is deeply personal. In her words,

“Mentorship, to me, is the intentional act of walking alongside someone as they discover their potential… creating a space where they can explore, ask questions, and build confidence.”

Having been shaped by mentorship in her own journey, she approaches it as a responsibility to give back and open doors for others by helping them see possibilities they may not yet recognize.

Mentorship in Community

Through her initiative, Empower One, Ama is currently mentoring 20 girls in Beposo in the Ashanti Region, supported by 4 mentors.

Her work is grounded in a key insight: access to education alone is not enough. Many young girls need guidance, exposure, and consistent support to translate what they learn into opportunities.

Lasting Impact

One mentee joined Ama’s program unsure of her strengths and lacking confidence. Through consistent mentorship and exposure, she gradually discovered an interest in photography.

Over time, she began documenting moments within her community; eventually taking on the role of photographer at a stakeholder engagement session.

A Ripple Effect

The impact of mentorship in Ama’s work extends beyond the girls she directly supports.

Her program also creates space for boys in the community to engage in conversations around respect, safeguarding, and shared responsibility; helping to build a more supportive environment for girls to thrive.

Mentorship in Motion

Ama’s work reflects a larger truth about mentorship within WC4E:

It is something fellows receive, grow through, and carry forward.

Through structured programs, everyday interactions, and community engagement, mentorship becomes a continuous cycle of learning, growth, and leadership. 

This is just one example of how mentorship continues to shape the work of our Fellows, and we could not be more proud. Supporting women and girls at the grassroots level remains at the heart of Women Changemakers for Education, and our Fellows continue to bring this to life through intentional, community-driven mentorship.

Thank you to everyone who supports this work. If you would like to contribute to initiatives like Ama’s, please consider donating below.

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