Structured, year-long mentorship connecting youth across Africa and the world with mentors who believe in their potential - regardless of background or geography.
Submit your application as a mentee or mentor. Our team reviews each application personally.
Approved participants are thoughtfully matched based on goals, field of interest, and geographic context.
Mentor and mentee meet virtually at least once a month for a full year, building a real relationship.
Zikomo - meaning “thank you” in Chichewa - reflects the gratitude at the heart of every mentoring relationship. We believe in Ubuntu: I am because we are.
Open to youth globally, with a particular focus on young people from the African continent who may not have access to structured mentorship.
Join the Next Cohort“Mentoring through Zikomo reminded me how much I needed someone like this when I was starting out. Every session leaves me more energised.”
“Before Zikomo I had no idea how to apply for scholarships abroad. My mentor walked me through everything - I've now received two offers.”
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