Vivncaus Mentoring Program is a “Big Sister Little Sister” mentoring service for young Hmong women and girls in Southeast Asia
Together, we strive to make a positive and long-lasting impact on Hmong women and girls to delay early marriages, promote education and build community beyond borders.
Mission Statement
To guide young women to cultivate self-confidence, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency by providing mentorship, personal leadership curriculum and scholarships to complete higher education and become positive role models for their communities.
Vision
We envision a world where women are financially independent and have personal freedom.
We believe that when a young woman is surrounded by a supportive community, being exposed to new possibilities, and has the resources to guide her, she gains the confidence to pursue her dreams; therefore, breaking the cycle of poverty and leading as a positive role model for the next generation.
What is a Vivncaus Mentor?
A vivncaus mentor is an older sister who shares her experiences and knowledge to guide another younger sister in discovering her superpower, building her self-esteem, and seeing the magic of her dreams.
Benefits of Becoming a Vivncaus Mentor
- Opportunity to share your wisdom and experience to guide a younger sister
- Make a difference in the lives of our future generation
- Gain personal satisfaction and happiness from the act of doing good and giving back
- Receive recognition on Hmong Women Today platform to increase your visibility and credibility even more
- Expand your network and build sisterhood across borders
- Expand your leadership and impact
Criteria
- Complete required orientation and training by Hmong Women Today
- Complete and pass background check
- Be accessible, committed, and engaged during the cycle program
- Basic knowledge of Hmong cultural practices and their impact on young girls’ identity
- Be available to mentor on weekend and odd hours due to different time zone
- Be able to speak Hmong
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 coaching session with your assigned mentee once per month from December to June
- Support the vivncaus mentee’s development of academic, professional, and interpersonal competencies
- Commit and schedule uninterrupted time with assigned mentee
- Create a supportive and trusting environment
- Actively listen and act as a sounding board
- Openly and honestly share “lessons learned” from personal experiences
- Complete monthly assessments and progress report to the Mentor Coordinator
- Help promote and participate in fundraising activities
- Attend at least two workshops (not required to facilitate). Facilitation would count towards one of the two required workshops.
- Participate in one of the following committee’s activities: fundraiser, scholarship, retreat/conference
Messages we want our younger sisters to walk away with
The thoughts we choose to feed our mind are the most powerful tools we have to live a happy and healthy life.
Opportunities are endless for her and that she is capable of a life beyond the limits of her imagination if only she believes that she can.
The thoughts we choose to feed our mind are the most powerful tools we have to live a happy and healthy life.
Opportunities are endless for her and that she is capable of a life beyond the limits of her imagination if only she believes that she can.
Hmong Women Today creates opportunities for women to grow, lead and shine.
Since our launch in 2012, HWT has offered all of our events and services for free to the community (with the exception of the women retreat). We are not a nonprofit organization and we don’t have any grants or revenue. Nonetheless, HWT is able to fulfill its mission due to the support of families, friends and generous donors from our community. For this spirit, we invite you to be a champion for Hmong women by making a donation to help sustain our programs and events. We welcome all donation levels and thank you, in advance, for your contribution.
Know that when you give to Hmong Women Today, you invest in the all-around success of women. And when women succeed, society succeeds!