MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Grow into yourself with someone by your side

Mentorship that makes space for your story and supports you to write the next chapter.

What is Asian Girls Ignite’s Mentorship Program?

The Asian Girls Ignite Mentorship Program connects AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 9–12 with mentors who reflect their identities, values, and lived experiences. Through one-on-one connections, monthly gatherings, creative workshops, and community events, mentorship becomes a space for both mentors and mentees to grow together.

The program is rooted in the belief that navigating identity, cultural pressures, and personal growth can support intentional relationships where youth feel seen, heard, and held.

Connection

Guidance

Affirmation

In Their Own Words

This is our first year piloting the Asian Girls Ignite Mentorship Program and the excitement is real! Here's what some of our current mentors and mentees have shared that they hope for:

“When I first joined Asian Girls Ignite, the storytellers and team were the people I looked up to. With my mentor, I want to meet someone to connect with and will help me learn more about myself from what they experience.”
— Mentee
“I didn’t have any AANHPI people to look up to besides my family. I grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood and I wish I had something like this growing up. I’m open minded, curious, and I want to experience new things together with my mentee!”
— Mentor
“I’ve never had a mentor, so I don’t know what to expect but I want to learn about Asian food and experience my Asian identity more. I want someone who’s there for me and maybe even shares my background as an adoptee.”
— Mentee
“I wanted to build connections with others and encourage people to do new things. I love seeing students experience Asian Girls Ignite through the email newsletter and so I really wanted to be part of that community through mentorship!”
— Mentor

How to register

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Whether you're excited to be a mentor or curious about becoming a mentee, we’d love to hear from you.

Mentees (AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 9–12): If you're interested in joining as a mentee for the 26-27 school year, please fill out this interest form here.
Mentors: Our mentors are selected from members of our Lotus Collective. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, start by joining the Lotus Collective here.

What To Expect

One-on-one mentor matching with shared values and lived experience
Optional Open Hours hosted once a month by Asian Girls Ignite. This is dedicated time for mentors and mentees to connect, attend special workshops, or just be in community
Opportunities to connect over topics like identity, school, relationships, and creativity
Leadership growth for mentors, and confidence-building for mentees
Workshops and support from Asian Girls Ignite staff

The Impact of Mentorship

Strong mentorship helps AANHPI youth feel more connected to themselves, their culture, and each other. In a world that doesn’t always reflect them, this program offers a space where they’re reminded that who they are and who they’re becoming is more than enough.

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