AEYN Mentorship Program
Sign up as a mentor or a mentee and meet a community of other young people passionate about solving climate change!
Upcoming Mentorship Cohort:
September 2nd to October 31st, 2024
Application Deadline: August 16th, 2024 [applications closed]
We are now collaborating with the Youth Justice Climate Fund to provide honorariums for mentors!
Mentorship Program Details
About
At AEYN, our goal is to create an active and supportive community wherein Asian youths feel empowered to pursue climate and environmental careers. The mentorship program will connect Asian youths to facilitate sharing of knowledge and experiences to help solve the urgent sustainability & ecological challenges of our time. Through the program, mentees will gain a deeper understanding of green jobs and sectors of interest, and receive advice to advance their professional and educational goals. Mentees will also work a small individual project (e.g. drafting a new resume, writing a cover letter, etc) within the two months (the expected time commitment is a few hours). The program is free for mentees.
Program
This eight-week program consists of 4 bi-weekly 1:1 calls between the mentor and mentee. The first call is solely for introductions and goal-setting, while the remaining three are for mentors to guide mentees on their goals. The mentorship calls will be scheduled between the mentor and mentee as per their availability during the program.
Two networking meetings will be held with the rest of the cohort.
Pairing of the mentors and the mentees will be based on the alignment of their focus areas, goals, and timezones.
After the program, mentors and mentees may continue to work together.
All participants who complete the program will be provided with a certificate of completion.
Eligibility
The program is open to people from all countries aged 14 and above. In order to apply to the mentorship program, we ask that you first join the AEYN network here.
Benefits For Mentors:
Contribute to nurturing future leaders in climate and environmental spaces
Opportunity to reflect on career and share learnings
Develop mentoring and relationship-building skills
Opportunities to connect with fellow environmental activists and professionals from Asia
An opportunity to be featured on AEYN’s website and social media channels
Small monetary honorarium
Benefits For Mentees:
Advice and feedback on career and/or activism goals
Increased knowledge of environmental topics
Higher preparedness for green jobs and application resources
Opportunities to connect with fellow environmental activists and professionals from Asia
Please note that this mentorship program is not designed to help with specific projects (such as college theses or academic research), but is rather a path to broaden your network and gain clarity on your climate journey.
Previous mentors have come from organizations such as ERM, FFF, the UN, and the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Mentees vs. Mentors
Mentees
Mentees are expected to participate in an introductory training session and four 1:1 meetings and complete a small individual project during the two months.
Mentors
Mentors will undergo a 45-minute pre-training and organize and guide four 1:1 meetings with their mentee(s). They also receive access to resources to help prepare.
In the Numbers
100+
mentees across four cohorts
100%
of mentees and mentors made at least one new meaningful professional connection
22
countries represented across four cohorts
Testimonials
“I’m so glad I got such in-depth professional feedback and even got to just chat about issues! My mentor was really fun to talk to… thank you so much!”
— Ananya, India (mentee)
“It was a wonderful experience being a part of this program and apart from my mentee, I also got to interact with some very talented people”
- Nikhil, India (mentor)
“I have been having a lot of fun conversations with my mentee. I say mentee, but wow as a mentor, I have been learning so much from her instead, about forestry management and human-wildlife conflict in Nepal, amongst other topics that get us both so excited. You've ignited a spark in me and I am inspired and loving the stories and calls with you!”
- Kathy, Singapore (mentor)
“I learned how to transform my project into a thriving startup venture, received guidance on pursuing my master's studies, and explored strategies for expanding my professional network to open up new opportunities and avenues for career advancement. I am now able to talk to people about my ideas and thoughts effectively.
- Aaiysha, Pakistan (mentee)
