Become a Mentee in the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme 2025

Application Deadline : October 17, 2025

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is now accepting applications for its flagship Mentoring Women in Business Programme, a transformative initiative that has been supporting women entrepreneurs across low- and middle-income countries since 2010. This one-year programme pairs women business owners with experienced mentors from around the world, providing personalized guidance, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen both business and personal goals.

Why This Programme Matters

For over a decade, the programme has empowered thousands of women entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses, create jobs, and lead in their communities. By connecting mentees with mentors—who may be senior executives of global corporations or successful entrepreneurs—the foundation ensures that women receive expert knowledge, practical skills, and encouragement that help them thrive in competitive markets.

What Mentees Gain from the Programme

Women selected for the mentoring programme benefit from:

• Business growth and strategy support: Learn how to set clear goals, strengthen planning skills, and build sustainable business models.
• Improved communication and leadership: Gain confidence in decision-making and enhance communication with staff, partners, and clients.
• Increased profitability and performance: Apply effective management practices to achieve measurable improvements in business performance.
• Expanded networks: Connect with mentors and other women entrepreneurs worldwide, opening doors to new partnerships and opportunities.
• Personal development: Boost self-confidence, align personal and professional goals, and access valuable resources.

Graduates of the programme receive a certificate signed by Cherie Blair CBE KC, join a dynamic alumni network, and continue to access resources that fuel long-term success.

Proven Impact

Recent programme evaluations show remarkable outcomes for participants. Nearly all mentees reported acquiring new business skills and applying improved management practices. Many women experienced tangible growth in profits, business expansion, and stronger leadership abilities. Beyond individual success, mentees often become role models in their communities, fostering economic empowerment and inspiring future generations of women leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

The mentoring programme is open to women who meet the following requirements:

• Must be from and living in a low- or middle-income country.
• Must run an existing business or be planning to launch one within three months.
• Must have at least intermediate English proficiency.
• Must commit to monthly online meetings with their mentor for a minimum of two hours over a twelve-month period.
• Must complete required training, surveys, and uphold the programme’s Code of Conduct.

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Key Dates

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
• Programme Duration: November 2025 – November 2026

How to Apply

Applications are open for the November 2025 cohort. Women entrepreneurs can apply directly online or be referred through programme partners. While independent applications are accepted, affiliation with a local partner organization is strongly recommended to maximize support and networking opportunities.

Final Thoughts

The Mentoring Women in Business Programme 2025 is more than just training; it is a powerful investment in women’s economic empowerment. By pairing entrepreneurs with global mentors, the Cherie Blair Foundation creates opportunities for women to scale their businesses, contribute to local economies, and inspire wider social change.

If you are a woman entrepreneur ready to grow your business and strengthen your leadership, this is a chance to step into a community of changemakers and take your enterprise to new heights.

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