Category: Press
H.M. Queen Silvia Attends Youth Summit Arranged by Mentor Germany
On Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September, The Queen visited Konstanz, Mainau and Lindau in southern Germany. Her trip included commemorations to mark Mentor's 25th anniversary.
Romero Britto, Newest Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Mentor
Mentor is announcing the appointment of their newest Ambassador for Mentor International and Mentor Foundation USA, Romero Britto.
Mentor Sweden in Almedalen: How Youth Will Find Inspiration Through Work
The health and well-being of young people is Mentor's core focus. In everything we do, we strive for a world where young people can grow through positive reinforcement – both personally and into their working life. Mentor believes that companies have an important role to play in helping society's young people transition into the workplace. On July 2, Mentor will be hosting a panel of experts at Almedalen to discuss how best to give young people belief and confidence in their future.
Sara Revell Ford appointed Secretary General of Mentor
Sara Revell Ford will become the new Secretary General of Mentor International and Mentor Sweden as of August 9, 2019. Sara Revell Ford is currently employed as National Director of the Swedish Red Cross.
H.M. Queen Silvia Attends ‘In Light of Youth’ Event in Washington, D.C.
On November 28th, H.M. Queen Silvia attended Mentor USA's benefit event at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. The event brought together influencers from business and government compassionate about the health and wellbeing of young people.
Mentor Launches Its First International, Digital, Collaborative Campaign
Today, the Swedish-based non-profit organization, Mentor International, launches its first global social media campaign #myteenageme coordinated on three different continents and in multiple countries around the world.
Mentor UK Launches “The Parents’ Handbook”
Mentor UK, in cooperation with Adfam, an organization working to improve the lives of family members affected by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one, released “The Parents’ Handbook” as a free resource for parents and carers.
A Mentor Is a Friend and Role Model
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities around the world to encourage people to come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.
What Would You Say to Your 15-Year Old Self?
Last month, Mentor Sweden took over Stockholm’s Central Station and transformed the main hall into a “Mentor Day” for adults and teenagers to meet. It was a full day packed with competitions, choir and dance performances, interviews with astronauts, panel discussions with business leaders and “micro-mentoring.”
A Time for Action
"The current system is failing refugee and migrant children. States have a responsibility to uphold their rights and protect all children within their borders, without exception."
UNICEF Report, May 2017
