Are you interested in mentoring children in underserved communities in Nigeria in new and innovative ways?

Are you an experienced career professional and are you enthusiastic about inspiring children, sharing knowledge, and driving change for a larger impact?

Dbegotin is looking for qualified Nigerians, industry leaders, and nonprofit career professionals to join our database of mentors for the #StreetToSchool Mentorship program which is aimed at providing mentorship and coaching to school children who are beneficiaries of the #StreetToSchool Project, some of Nigeria’s most promising future stars. 
We especially encourage women to apply to become a mentor with Dbegotin.

About Dbegotin
Dbegotin Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization in Nigeria that focuses on empowering a better world for children through education and innovation. Our mission is to provide equitable access to quality education and innovative learning opportunities, fostering the development of individuals to create a positive impact for a sustainable future.
Our impact is clear: Since inception, we have enrolled over 3000 children into public schools across 3 states in Nigeria, held 3 successful spelling bee events for school children, trained 1300 teachers, and helped them innovate the teaching process and reach 50,000 people through our advocacies on the Girl-Child school enrollment and retention awareness campaign across Nigeria.

#StreetToSchool Mentorship program
The #StreetToSchool Mentorship program is aimed at providing mentorship and coaching to school children who are beneficiaries of the #StreetToSchool Project. This 12-month-long program is designed to match mentors with mentees through a digital platform from where mentors will be able to have sessions with mentees for at least 1 hour weekly. The overall goal is to pair these rising stars with professionals who have enough knowledge and experience to guide and inspire them, helping them answer their questions and give feedback on their educational development monthly.

What we offer

  • We offer a certificate of recognition at the beginning of your service and a certificate of award at the end.
  • An opportunity to develop your leadership and mentoring skills and knowledge.
  • An opportunity to give back by fostering a real connection with someone new.
  • Get access to mentorship training conducted by international experts.
  • Get connected to the Dbegotin community, which includes international social development organizations, impact investors, social entrepreneurs, and other mentors.

Eligibility criteria

  • You must have experience in the Nonprofit, Education, Gender & Inclusion, or Healthcare sector as a professional, entrepreneur, sectoral player, or consultant.
  • Ideally, You should be someone with a great passion for education – child’s educational development.
  • We encourage applicants that have worked on any education-related social solution to apply.
  • We especially encourage women to join this mentorship program.
  • Mentors can be located anywhere in the world.

APPLICATION FORM

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