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The Skipper Foundation’s mentorship programs pair students with guides who do more than give advice — they model the character, ambition, and faith-driven action that young people need to see lived out. Whether through one-on-one relationships or structured group sessions, mentorship through the Foundation gives students access to the kind of sustained, personal investment that changes the direction of a life.

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The mentorship model

One-on-one mentorship

Individual students are paired with a mentor for a sustained relationship focused on personal growth, goal-setting, and navigating the specific challenges that student faces. This format allows for depth and continuity that group settings cannot replicate.

Group mentorship

Small groups of students meet regularly with a mentor or facilitator. The group format builds community, encourages peer accountability, and allows more students to benefit from the programme simultaneously.

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Who benefits

Young people facing key decisions — choosing a career path, managing academic pressure, or stepping into a leadership role — benefit most from a mentor who can provide perspective grounded in experience and faith.
School presidents, prefects, and student council members often carry responsibility without adequate support. Mentorship through the Foundation gives them a trusted adult to think alongside.
Not every student who needs mentorship is visibly struggling. The programme also serves students who have the potential to go further but lack the consistent encouragement and modeling to get there.

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What mentors model

The Foundation’s mentors are selected because they embody what the programme teaches. When you connect a student with a Skipper Foundation mentor, that student gains access to someone who actively demonstrates:

Character

Integrity, honesty, and consistent behaviour across different settings — not just public ones.

Ambition

A commitment to growth, learning, and setting goals that stretch beyond the immediate and comfortable.

Faith-driven action

A life grounded in faith and expressed through service, sacrifice, and care for others.
The Skipper Foundation’s mentorship approach draws directly from the founder’s own story. Skipper Nyongesa brings more than 25 years of classroom experience and a faith-rooted personal philosophy to every mentor relationship.

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How students connect with the programme

1

A school or guardian submits a request

A headteacher, teacher, parent, or guardian contacts the Foundation through the booking form to describe the student’s situation and what kind of mentorship support would be most helpful.
2

The Foundation assesses the right format

Based on the student’s needs and circumstances, the Foundation recommends one-on-one or group mentorship and identifies the right mentor or facilitator.
3

The mentorship relationship begins

Initial sessions are held at a location that works for the student — school, community centre, or another suitable setting. Frequency and duration are agreed between the Foundation, the school, and the family.
4

Progress is reviewed together

The Foundation checks in regularly with the school and family to review how the student is progressing and whether the format needs to be adjusted.

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Connect a student with a mentor

Book a mentorship session

Submit a request to connect a student — or a group of students — with a Skipper Foundation mentor. We’ll respond within 24 hours.