Our Youth Are Part of the Women We Celebrate.

As we continue recognizing amazing women this week, we also celebrate the young women whose journeys are just beginning. Today, we recognize Sharon Mwangi, a Counselling Psychologist who is using mentorship to nurture confidence, identity and purpose among young girls.

Testimony – Sharon Mwangi, Counselling Psychologist:

“When I joined the Molives Mentorship Program, I was searching for practical ways to better support children and teenagers beyond the counselling space. I have always been passionate about walking alongside young people as they navigate life’s challenges, and I believed that mentorship could beautifully complement the counselling skills I already had.

Through the program, I discovered that mentorship is not about giving all the answers, it is about offering guidance, encouragement, and support that empowers mentees to find direction for themselves. I learned that a mentor’s role is to help young people unlock their potential, think through their challenges, and develop meaningful strategies that move them closer to their goals.

Today, I have the privilege of facilitating a mentorship program for young girls aged 11–12 years, where we create safe and meaningful spaces to talk about identity, self-worth, confidence, healthy friendships and many more topics. Seeing these girls open up, learn, and grow reminds me why mentorship matters so much.

I am deeply grateful for the skills and insights I gained through the Molives Mentorship Program.”

M_OliveS – Impacting lives one woman at a time.

Cohort 10 Finalist Spotlight – Elizabeth Nyutu

“My Experience at the program.

This was a great experience to say the least. Dr Mary handled it with grace and was very inspiring. The journey was great and created a perfect balance since it was during the busiest times of the year for me though i made the most out of the sessions. The program helped me learn a lot about myself because every skill shared i used it as a self analysis tool in order to also better my own understanding of myself. The program helped with understanding not only my mentees areas of improvement but also my own. The skills learned especially the understanding of emotional intelligence encouraged me to be better in my leadership at my business, increased problem solving techniques and i became excellent at communication and it encouraged me to

After completing this program i am looking forward to build stronger relationships at my place of work and to become a way better leader and mentor. The continuation of being with my mentee will also help me be able to learn through the sessions and become good at guidance in my future sessions with others. I always strive to make a positive impact in the society and as i embark on a journey to guide young high school girls through their trials and hard days i will continue to improve my abilities beyond the program. This program has also given me the ability and will to be a great CEO and continue to inspire young people through my work and community service. I would highly recommend this program for it is valuable and it builds skills, confidence and getting to hear the mindset of others in the program helps in learning from the experience fully.”

— Elizabeth Nyutu