IWG launches mentorship programme

MEMPROW, founded in Uganda, is seen as an ideal programme to guide the mentorship of girls in sport. During the launch, IWG secretary general, Game Mothibi said MEMPROW brings girls and young women aged between 14 and 29 years, across Africa and provide skills and knowledge needed to become successful, confident and self-reliant individuals. “Our programme pairs emerging female sports potential leaders from around the country, identified within rural communities, with senior female sports administrators at leading organisations in the sports sector for a three year mentorship experience from 2015-2018,” she said.

Mothibi said the participants for the programme are selected by the IWG secretariat based on their accomplishments and drive among other qualities to make an even greater impact in the sports sector within their communities. She added that the five girls selected are from challenged backgrounds picked by people with relevant experience in sports.