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Mentoring•9 min read

Finding a mentor in the diaspora: choosing one, writing to them, preparing your exchanges

A diaspora mentor has walked the path you are starting: studies, scholarship, visa, first job. What they can and cannot do, how to choose one on Compatri, what to write first, and how to prepare each exchange.

Espero AKPOLI

2 Nov 2026

Mentoring•9 min read

Becoming a volunteer mentor in the diaspora: why, how much time, how

Have you been through studying abroad? An hour a month can change a year for a young person back home. Why get involved, how much time to plan, good practice, the limits of volunteering, and creating your profile on Compatri.

Espero AKPOLI

2 Nov 2026