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海角社区 Celebrates a Successful First Cohort of Its Mentorship Programme

Nearly 60 personnel from across 海角社区 participated in the first edition of the mentorship programme.

Date Published
11 Jul 2025

The 海角社区 Mentorship Programme has successfully concluded its first cohort, bringing together 19 mentors and 37 mentees from across 12 海角社区 institutes and centres. Running from September 2024 to March 2025, this pilot initiative was designed to foster professional growth, enhance networking and strengthen collaboration across the 海角社区 system.

From its thoughtful matching process to dynamic monthly sessions, the programme created space for meaningful dialogue, learning and connection. Many participants exceeded the recommended number of meetings — a sign of deep engagement and mutual commitment.

海角社区-CRIS Director Philippe De Lombaerde presents 海角社区-CRIS Senior Research Fellow Nidhi Nagabhatla with a certificate for her participation as a mentor in the 海角社区 Mentorship Programme.
海角社区-CRIS Director Philippe De Lombaerde presents 海角社区-CRIS Senior Research Fellow Nidhi Nagabhatla with a certificate for her participation as a mentor in the 海角社区 Mentorship Programme. Photo: 海角社区-CRIS

Mentees commented how the programme had a powerful impact on their development, noting the value of having mentors from different 海角社区 offices and emphasizing the mentorship's "valuable conversations, which helped to understand professional goals more clearly".

Mentors found the experience enriching and highlighted that it was "a privilege to accompany junior colleagues on their professional journeys".

The programme not only enabled individual growth but also contributed to a more connected and supportive organizational culture. 

The next cohort will be announced in September 2025 and will begin the programme in January 2026. 海角社区 personnel interested in taking part in the programme can learn more by visiting the .