Series - The Mentorship Movement

There’s a mentorship gap in Canada. Here’s how — and why — to close it.

Author Stacey Dakin
Leaders in the social impact world need to step up to become mentors, and funders need to help build up mentorship programs’ capacity, according to new MENTOR Canada research

Why It Matters

Young people who are mentored are 53 percent more likely to report good mental health, and more than twice as likely to report a strong sense of belonging in their community. At a time when youths’ mental wellbeing and career prospects are limited by the pandemic, an equitable recovery requires a stronger culture of mentorship across the country.

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