Welcome to our February newsletter.
Latest group of Jordanian mentors and mentees
In this issue of Mowgli’s regular update, we look back on the start of what’s so far been a packed 2012 for the Mowgli Foundation.
In both the Middle East and the UK, we’ve been matching pairs of entrepreneurs and mentors, holding events to celebrate our past participants, and making exciting plans for the future- find out more below. Make sure you keep up to date with our daily news via our @mowglitweets and @mowgliuk Twitter feeds! And join our active Facebook and LinkedIn pages to meet others like you who are interested in mentoring and entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship Quote of the Month
The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
-Theodore Roosevelt
Mowgli Community News
First ‘all-Jordanian’ Mowgli MME (see pic at top): We are proud to announce that Mowgli’s first ‘all-Jordanian’ programme ran this January! More about this MME, which was attended by the British Ambassador to Jordan H.E. Peter Millet is on the Mowgli blog. Our thanks to everyone who took part, and best of luck in your mentoring year!
South West UK flagship programme a success: Mowgli’s very first South West UK programme was launched in January, with an MME bringing together 12 exceptional small business and charity leaders with 12 volunteer mentors. Read more about the 24 South West programme participants, and how to get involved in the next one: click here.
London reception for Mowgli Foundation:
Clyde and Co, international law firm, hosted a London reception on January 31st to celebrate Mowgli’s UK and Middle East mentoring projects with UK and international supporters and stakeholders. Kirsten Hemingway gave a great keynote speech, plus Mowgli mentor and mentee Mustapha and Lubna (pictured) told their Mowgli stories. You can watch all the inspirational speeches on the Mowgli Youtube channel).
Mowgli UK Opportunities
- Get involved in our next South West UK programme in March 2012 (dates of the 3 day matching workshop TBC). Visit our website learn more about getting involved as a mentor or mentee in the UK.
- Have you applied for an upcoming South West programme? Come and meet us at our Entrepreneur’s Jam evening event this February! Details on the website.
- In Manchester we are yet to finalise dates for 2012 programmes but have considerable interest from mentors and mentees, so please keep updated via our @MowgliUK twitter feed for news. Please email us for more information on info@mowgli.org.uk if you or your organisation want to be involved in Mowgli North West projects.
UK Entrepreneur Case Study: Ian Lawry
South West mentee Ian, who took part in our January pilot, runs a community health centre in one of the most disadvantaged areas of Bristol- and he’s determined to run this charitable business like an entrepreneur. Read his case study on our website.
Mowgli MENA Opportunities
In Lebanon:
- We are currently planning for upcoming programmes in 2012 but yet to confirm dates- please register your interest by applying as a mentor or mentee here.
- In the meantime why not check out the CISCO Entrepreneur Insitute in Beirut for their regular workshops and events for entrepreneurs.
In Jordan:
- We are currently planning for upcoming programmes in 2012 but yet to confirm dates- please register your interest by applying as a mentor or mentee here.
- Mowgli Jordan supporting volunteers: Our Jordan office always likes to have helpers- volunteer roles range from publicity tasks to events organisation. Please contact Mowgli Jordan Country Manager Thanaa Khasawneh direct.
Interesting Reads:
Mowgli Research Briefing: We know that mentors help entrepreneurs learn and become better business managers- but can we prove it? Our latest Mowgli Research briefing summarises the evidence. Free download!- Businesswomen in Egypt: An interesting article from our partners at WAMDA : Women Entrepreneurs on the rise in Egypt
- Entrepreneurs toolkits: Check out our resources on Business Management Skills- all free from the Mowgli Knowledge Centre.
Entrepreneur of the month:
Check out our homepage to read more about Mais Irqsusi, who runs a community enterprise in Amman, Jordan.
Thanks for reading and for your continued support – see you next month!
P.S. Support Mowgli!
The Mowgli Foundation is a charity (UK no. 1127087) . We rely on generous funders to support our work. If you want to help Mowgli run more mentoring programmes where you are, please click here and support the Mowgli Fund- all donations welcome.
