Become a Mentor
Become a Mentor
Support refugee college students as they begin their career journey through UNHCR’s mentorship program. Thanks to your support, these students have been able to pursue their education.
As a mentor, you can now also play a meaningful role in their professional journey. You’ll guide students in their professional development and help them build a strong foundation for their careers. We hope to warmly welcome you to our mentor community.
How to get started
2. Complete orientation
Complete the 20-min. orientation module and provide confirmation of a background check.
3. Get matched
Check your inbox for emails from our partner, Global Mentorship Initiative, about your mentee match.
4. Meet weekly
Meet with your mentee once a week by video call at a time that works for both of you.
5. Earn a certificate
Receive a UNHCR/Global Mentorship Initiative Certificate upon completing the 12-week mentorship program.
About UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
Our vision is a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future.
About the DAFI Scholarship Programme
The DAFI scholarship helps refugees and returnees earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum or home country. Higher education makes it possible for thousands of refugee youth to develop skills and earn qualifications to allow them to become change-makers who can take the lead in identifying solutions to the challenges that affect them and their communities.