Mentorship Programme

We launched the Pardesi Mentorship Programme for South Asian women and non binary people in October 2021. 

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Representing 10+ industries, from law, design, business to aerospace engineering, we connected women and non binary people from around the world in a 6 month programme aimed at supporting the mentees, encouraging their confidence and building networks.​

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED AND ARE UNDER REVIEW!

After 2 successful cycles, we are proud to be launching the third cycle of the Pardesi Mentorship scheme - a collective and community approach to Mentorship. Representing 10+ industries, from law, design, business to creative writing, we connected women and non binary people from around the world in a 6 month programme aimed at supporting the mentees, encouraging their confidence and building networks!

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Due to factors such as global dispersion and upbringing in non-South Asian areas, South Asian women and non binary people often feel disconnected from others in their ethnic group. Additionally, systemic racism in industry practices contributes to a lack of visible and accessible role models, further hindering the ability of young South Asian women and non binary people to connect with those in higher positions who could help them advance in their careers. As a result, South Asian women and non binary people often struggle to form support communities with others who share similar goals and experiences.

Our central mission is to support the growth, development and boost the confidence of our community. We seek to do this by creating a mentorship programme solely for South Asian women and non binary people so that we can learn from each other's unique experiences and have guidance from an individual who may understand the barriers we face more than anyone else could.