The Victoria Hub Mentorship Programme aimed to empower and inspire young students between the ages 14 to 16 years old to become confident, engaged, and capable citizens equipped with the knowledge and skills required to be active members of society.

Topics covered in the mentorship sessions included academics, building self-confidence, time management, dealing with stress and anxiety, study techniques, internet safety goal-setting and voluntary work opportunities.

Since 2017 to 2020, 26 shapers have been trained in mentorship skills and a total of 25 students (9 in the first cohort and 16 in the 2nd cohort) from the Independent School (a private school) in Seychelles have benefited and graduated from the programme.

The second iteration of the programme which comprised of six 3-hour sessions was successfully delivered in March 2020 to September 2020 with a graduation ceremony at the end of the programme to honour the mentees’ accomplishment.

The following metrics and feedback gathered from the Monitoring & Evaluation activities are encouraging:

• 94% of mentees were very satisfied by their decision to participate in the Mentorship Programme. “I enjoyed the positivity and energy during the sessions” quoted one mentee;


• 88% of mentees felt that the Programme contributed towards their personal development by a considerable extent;


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  A mentee explained that: "I learnt very helpful study tips, meditation which helps a lot with stress and how to deal with stress and anxiety. I also have an idea for my future career." Additionally, 73% of mentees were now better equipped to handle exam anxiety and stress;


• 67% of mentees felt more motivated to achieve their academic and life goals;


• 60% of mentees were more knowledgeable about study techniques;


• 53% of mentees were better at looking after themselves in terms of their emotional self-care and wellbeing;


• 94% of mentees would recommend that other students participate in future Mentorship Programmes;


• 88% of mentees are more likely to participate in volunteering activities with a Non-profitable or Non-governmental Organisation;


• 33% of mentees were clearer about their future career plans.

Following the completion of the end of project report, the hub is now better equipped with insights, experience and a guide to be able to work with more vulnerable young people from within the state school system in future iterations of the programme.