Talent leading a session with girls on menstruation Every mentor hopes to make a difference in the life of a young person. But over time, many discover that mentorship changes them too. For Talent Muyambo, a mentor with the Sisonke Girls Club, walking alongside girls in her community has transformed the way she sees herself. It has taught her that leadership is not just about offering guidance—it's about becoming someone others can trust, learn from and believe in. The Power

Meet the Mentor Sunga Mwila is a youth mentor, arts educator, curator and community development practitioner based in Livingstone, Zambia. Through Sungomukoshi Girls Club, which operates under Friends of Change Foundation, she combines mentorship and the arts to help teenage girls develop confidence, resilience and life skills. A practising mixed-media artist and Fine Arts graduate, Sunga believes every young person deserves a safe place where they feel seen, valued and encou

Inspired by the power of guidance For Samson Mbewe, mentorship begins with a simple but powerful belief: the right words, shared at the right moment, can change the course of a young person’s life. His decision to become a mentor was shaped by his own experiences growing up and the people who encouraged him along the way. “I was inspired to become a mentor because I know firsthand how powerful guidance can be. Growing up, I had moments where a single encouraging word or a sma

There was a moment that stayed with Procedure. A girl named Anabetta shared how grateful she was for the mentorship program, not only for herself, but for all girls. As she spoke, it became clear how much had shifted for…

Learning that listening matters For Thembie, mentorship begins with a simple but powerful realization: mentors do not always need to have the answers. “Simply being there for young girls and listening to them is the best way to make a…

Mentorship is not always about immediate success or visible progress. Sometimes, it is about choosing to stay—especially when it feels hardest to do so. In this Mentor Moment, Kangwa shares a powerful reflection on one young person who continually tested…

Mentorship is often spoken about in terms of the impact it has on young people. In this Mentor Moment, Mentor Sunga Mwila from Sungomukoshi Girls Club, Livingstone, Zambia reflects on how the journey has shaped her just as deeply. From…

When GSGC Mentor Patrick Kazadi, mentor for Kuchengetedza Boys Club in Lower Zambezi, Zambia, first stepped into mentorship, he had no idea how deeply it would shape the way he sees himself, the boys he works with, and his wider…

On December 3rd, we launched The Myth of Manhood, and it was one of the most powerful gatherings we have ever hosted at Global Sojourns Giving Circle. Donors, friends, mentors and supporters from around the world came together to celebrate…

With heavy hearts, the GSGC family announces the death of Dumisani Moyo, the catalyst behind Tikobane Boys and Girls Club in Dete, Zimbabwe. Dumi died Nov. 6 after a short illness. He was 50. A safari guide by profession, Dumi...

This year’s Mentors Meet-Up was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful reunion of 18 dedicated mentors from Zimbabwe and Zambia, coming together to reflect, learn, and grow. But more than anything, this week was about slowing down, listening…

Girls Time Club, established in 2015 by Mentor Procedure Chikosi, is situated in Mkhosana, a small community in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. In 2019, Mercy Sibanda joined as a Mentor and now, in 2025, Ratidzai, a club alumna, is serving as…

From Fear to Advocacy: Ndlelende’s Journey to Wildlife Conservation Growing up in Dete, a wildlife-rich community near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Ndlelende Ncube’s childhood was marked by stories of the dangers posed by wildlife.. “As a young boy, we were…

Racheal Ng’andu’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of education. From her early school days, Racheal excelled in numbers, always at the top of her class. “I always knew I was very good at…

By a Supporter and First Time Volunteer Judge for the Contest When the results had been tabulated, I felt the urge to revisit the writing and drawing of the three overall winners. The work of each had moved me during both…

In October, mentors gathered for an intensive week of workshops to start the process of shaping and formalising the clubs’ curriculum, and to get support in proposal and budget preparation. Tara Casey (GSGC Executive Director), Dorothy Dyer (Curriculum Developer) and…

By Kangwa Yombwe, Founder/Mentor, Friends of Change Boys Club, formerly Wayi Wayi Boys Club, Livingstone, Zambia When Simon Siantumbula joined Wayi Wayi Boys Club in 2018, he showed a remarkable talent for drawing and painting. However, growing up in…

“This meet up gave me an opportunity to be revitalized and energized to continue. It always gives me a platform to learn more and become better as l empower girls in my community. It helps me have a wider view…

Each handprint on the colorful mural is a pledge of sorts, a commitment. “All Children Deserve to be Safe, Stop Sexual Violence,” declare the words among the handprints. The anonymous signatures, in red or blue or yellow or light brown...

Three simple letters. GBV. Gender-Based Violence. A complex, worldwide challenge with countless faces. GBV is an umbrella term for harmful acts of abuse perpetrated against a person's will and rooted in a system of unequal power between women and men....