impactiv, in partnership with INJAZ Lebanon, proudly launched the fourth cohort of the Intersection Mentorship Program, reinforcing its commitment to empowering young graduates and professionals in Lebanon. The launch kicked off with a virtual onboarding session for mentees on April 9, 2025 and an onboarding session for mentors on April 10, 2025, followed by the Foundations for Success and Own Your Career workshops, setting the stage for a transformative mentorship journey.
This April, more than 40 mentor-mentee pairs began their path toward career growth, with mentees matched to mentors based on industry interest, skills alignment, and personal goals. The program includes both One-on-One Mentorship and the Intersection Circle. One-on-One Mentorship matches mentees with skilled professionals based on their specific needs for personalized guidance. The Intersection Circle, open to both matched and unmatched mentees, offers workshops and peer learning sessions led by mentors, professionals, and speakers from around the world. The initiative reflects a shared vision of equipping Lebanon’s youth with the tools and networks they need to thrive despite challenging economic conditions.
Empowering Young Professionals Through Mentorship and Skill Development
This initiative aligns with impactiv’s mission to foster employability and career readiness among Lebanon’s youth. It focuses on youth empowerment and community engagement and is part of a broader commitment to sustainable development, social impact, and economic resilience.
Key Highlights
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- There were 43 mentor-mentee matches across both regular and tech-focused tracks, including 32 in the General Mentorship Track, which supports mentees from a variety of disciplines, and 11 in the growing Intersection Tech Track, dedicated to those pursuing careers in technology.
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- The 2-intersection circle sessions featured “Foundations for Success” with Jana Sabra on April 28, 2025, focusing on mindset, goal-setting, and self-leadership, and “Own Your Career” with Henriane Mourgue on May 5, 2025, emphasizing personal branding and career ownership. Both aimed to empower participants with tools for intentional career growth.
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- Active mentorship underway: mentees in one-on-one tracks have already initiated contact and are scheduling meetings with their mentors.
Quotes and Reflections
“I had my first meeting with my mentor, and she is one of the most beautiful and most passionate and hardworking people I have ever met!” – Intersection 4.0 Mentee
“My couple meetings with my mentor so far have been very enlightening, he leaves me with insights that I keep reflecting on for weeks!” – Intersection 4.0 Tech Mentee
Looking Ahead
As one of Lebanon’s most inclusive and scalable mentorship programs, Intersection aims to expand its reach even further. With more mentees enrolling every year and a growing network of over 100 global mentors, the program is set to deepen its impact by increasing access to guidance, industry knowledge, and peer support.
