Project objectives:

  • • Connect women entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders through structured mentorship.
  • • Strengthen women-led businesses through targeted technical support.
  • • Promote inclusive, environmentally responsible business practices.
  • • Support women with disabilities and ensure equitable access to opportunities.
  • • Empowering women-led enterprises to access markets through structured networking.

Project Phases

  • 1. Online submission of applications for mentors and participants.
  • 2. Evaluation of applications based on integrated criteria.
  • 3. Verification of information and supporting documents
  • 4. Final selection
  • 5. Capacity building and mentorship training
  • 6. Launch of the mentorship phase

Target Groups

Mentors

  • • Businesswomen and/or experienced professional women who hold leadership positions or decision-making roles.
  • • Possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
  • • Demonstrated, proven experience in business management and leadership.
  • • Have the motivation to drive change and achieve success stories.

Mentors Evaluation Criteria

  • Professional and Leadership Experience
  • Sector-Relevant Experience
  • Previous Experience in Mentoring or Coaching
  • Motivation to Support Women Entrepreneurs
  • Ability to Provide Practical Guidance
  • Professional Networks and Ability to Open Opportunities
  • Commitment to Participate in the Programme
  • Support for Diversity and Inclusion

Participants in the Mentorship Program (Mentees)

  • • Owners of women-led small and medium-sized enterprises
  • • Businesses have been operating for at least two years.
  • • Have an established operational record and hands-on experience in managing their businesses.

Participants Evaluation Criteria (Mentees)

  • Stage of the Project
  • Clarity of the Business Idea
  • Motivation to Benefit from the Programme
  • Need for Mentorship
  • Potential for Business Growth and Development
  • Commitment to Participate
  • Social or Economic Impact of the Project
  • Sustainability Practices

Contact Us

  • Business Women Forum – Palestine
  • Phone: +970 2 242 5612
  • Email: info@bwf.ps
  • Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.