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Dubai – it has been emotional!

Reflections on our first International programme By Jane Kenyon, our Founder. I have spent the past week in Dubai celebrating the graduation of our first international Big Sister programme at Dubai College. It has been an enlightening experience – observing

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Big Sister Joanna shares her AHA moments!

As an entrepreneur, for a while I thought that because I have been extremely lucky in life (and tbh as I have matured!) I have felt more and more that I have a responsibility to give back to the community

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If you’re thinking about being a Big Sister – DO IT!

Whoosh! Well, that 12-month Big Sister Programme journey flew by alright! Coming fresh off graduation with my little sister Vanesa it feels bittersweet, I’m happy that I made some positive impact on her confidence and aspirations for the future, but

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A Big Sister shares the beginning…..

Last week, I met my little sister for our 2nd 121 mentoring session. I feel like I know her so well already, I’ve only met her now 3 times and I have no idea why I was worried about us

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Getting Into Flow as a Big Sister

Starting out as a Big and Little Sister is always unique, it unfolds as your relationship and trust gradually builds and wends it’s way like a river. When Kate and I met for the first time on a crisp November

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WHY DID I DECIDE TO BECOME A BIG SISTER?

The truth is, I decided not to apply.I told myself that I had nothing of value to offer. I was a paralegal at the time and I had interpreted the delayed gratification to qualification as failure. I was also ashamed

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