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Mentor Stiftung Deutschland

Mentor Stiftung Deutschland supports young people through preventive mentoring, parent coaching, and school-based programs to strengthen self-worth, responsibility, and life perspectives.

Who is it for?

Adolescents in puberty and their families

About the program

Mentor Stiftung Deutschland is a non-profit organization that supports young people during the formative phase of puberty. Its aim is to strengthen self-esteem, responsibility and personal prospects through one-to-one mentors, school programs and parent coaching.

Offerings and formats

Preventive mentoring with volunteer mentors who accompany young people on an equal footing.
School programs providing support and guidance integrated into everyday school life.
Parent coaching to improve communication and relationships within families.
Mentor Academy for qualification and continuing education of mentors.

For young people

Participants benefit from trusting relationships with strong role models, a safe space for personal development and concrete support in building self-confidence and life skills.

For mentors

Committed adults find a structured volunteer opportunity with preparation and ongoing support, and the chance to sustainably support young people and take on responsibility.

Principles and background

The foundation is part of the international Mentor movement, which was initiated in 1994 by Her Royal Highness Queen Silvia of Sweden together with the WHO. Mentor Stiftung Deutschland was founded in 2016 on the island of Mainau. The core of the work is a preventive approach aimed at preventing social isolation and opening up better prospects for young people.

Impact and materials

The foundation publishes annual and impact reports that provide insights into programs, figures and personal voices from practice, underlining its focus on sustainable impact and the promotion of volunteering.