Making sure no young woman is invisible
Why Flourish Mentors?
Flourish mentors makes sure that no young woman is invisible and we aspire to help as many young women as possible through our workshops, well-being and professional mentoring.
We have created a network of women with their own life experience to support every young woman!
Why Every Young Woman?
A third (33%) of girls and young women aged 7 to 21 say they’d like more help and support to find ways to enjoy themselves and relax. This need rises to 44% the older young women get (17-21 years).
Girlsguiding Girls' Attitude Survey, 2020
Girls and young women aged 11 to 21 who identify as LGBQ are more likely to say that they’d like more help with this (51%), compared to those who identify as straight or heterosexual (34%).
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Girlsguiding Girls' Attitude Survey, 2020
A new UK study reveals 40% of girls aged 14 to 21 experienced a deterioration in their mental health due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Plan International UK study, 2020
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Let Flourish help you grow and thrive!
Mentors
"What an amazing concept."
"Incredibly well thought through - the relationship matching between the mentor and mentee is excellent."
"I feel very supported and looking forward to putting into practice the skills and expertise I have been provided."
"Three words? Rewarding; Proud (of her); Stimulating (my learning)"
"It is a fantastic charity and I am happy to be a part of it."
Mentees
"Flourish is such a unique organisation."
"I found that having a mentor helped me organise my thoughts during my stressful exam period."
"A nice free space to talk about my feelings."
"I have had a great experience and without my mentor could not progressed in my career."
"It has been a good experience and nice to get to know someone older and wiser."
"You paired me really well and I’m enjoying it a lot."
"Super happy. Feel so supported."
Frederique Lambrakis-Haddad trained as a therapist for the past 30 years and has worked with young people (ages 3-25 years) who have mental health issues, experienced trauma and have struggled with issues of self-esteem. She has recently published a book on: Trauma and Teens: A Guide and Toolbox for Working Towards Wellbeing in Schools and Homes. She has a Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.
Cathy Chesson has worked in publishing for over 30 years and is a graphic designer. Cathy has lived abroad and brings her sense of creativity, interest in different cultures and her deep belief in every woman's potential to Flourish. Cathy is happy to share her skills around design, art and building up self-esteem to every mentee she encounters.