What Is RISEN?

RISEN is a structured, high-impact mentorship program designed for staff in NGOs, INGOs, and
UN agencies. Built to nurture inclusive leadership and career resilience, RISEN helps
organizations grow and retain diverse talent especially mid-level professionals who are ready to
rise.

This is more than mentorship. It’s:

• A leadership accelerator
• A talent retention tool
• A culture-shifting experience

How RISEN Supports Organizations

• Boosts staff engagement and retention
• Supports DEI goals and women-in-leadership pipelines
• Builds internal coaching and reflection capacity
• Fosters cross-cultural, cross-functional collaboration
• Encourages staff-led growth without heavy external consulting fees

Ideal for:

• Mid-level managers and future leaders
• Staff navigating complexity, change, or career transitions
• Global or distributed teams needing connective learning
• Organizations seeking measurable talent development ROI

What’s Included:

• Program design & onboarding materials
• Mentor & mentee matching framework
• Templates: agreements, learning goals, feedback tools
• Optional training for mentors
• Program guide for HR/OD teams
• Debrief session + outcomes summary

Customizable Options:

• 3-month sprint or 6-month cycle
• Single-organization or cross-org cohorts
• Optional coaching integration
• Branded internal materials

Let’s Talk
Want to bring RISEN to your team?
We will walk you through the structure, answer your questions, and tailor it to your people and
context.