Cohort highlights

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to CivSource Africa for introducing me to the incredible opportunity presented by USAID’s GUIDE Leadership Program. The journey that followed has been nothing short of transformative, and I owe it to the guidance and support I received through this program.

Stepping into the enchanting world of the GROW¡ Mentorship and Coaching program launch event felt akin to crossing the threshold into a universe brimming with limitless inspiration. Picture yourself as a pivotal figure, a guiding beacon among the cohort of associates propelling this vibrant initiative. As the wheels of support began to turn, I found myself in the gratifying role of an implementing and supporting associate, a role I embraced wholeheartedly.

Our adventurous journey began in 2022 at the graduation ceremony of GROW¡ Cohort 1. During their initial module, the team of our first-ever class openly discussed their fears and unanimously agreed to confront them by embarking on a transformative journey. This journey involved conquering those fears through a symbolic activity of bungee jumping at the conclusion of the program.

It was an unforgettable day at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala on 3rd June 2023, as we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our GROW¡ graduates. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the esteemed U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Natalie E. Brown, as the Guest of Honour, and the inspiring Apostle Moses Mukisa as the Guest Speaker.

If you are born and raised in this part of the continent designed and named Africa, you will then know and appreciate that everything starts with a conversation. With the words ‘let’s talk’ or ‘can we talk?’ As a society, and community, conversation drives and leads our lives.

Succession, legacy, and footprint are three important concepts that are often discussed in business and leadership contexts. The GROW¡ mentorship and coaching program is therefore one of those leadership spaces where the three concepts had to be discussed as we experienced and raced our last mile of the program.

Last year CivSource Africa carried out a tailor-made mentorship and coaching program for CEHURD’s Senior management team under the GROW¡ Mentorship and Coaching program. At the end of the program, the senior management team was not only convinced with the program’s positive impact on them but believed their middle management team needed to be part of the GROW¡ model in a bid to grow together. More

“I am the Person I have been waiting for”

Waiting is not a common virtual. Most of us tire from waiting, we get bored while waiting, we lose our patience, we frown, we get mad, we get agitated, and at times even give up and go on something else. After all, time waits for no man and a slow woman has no chance as I hear people saying. More

The participants and faculty came together and created magic that resulted in GROWTH for the leaders that dared to grow through the GROW¡ Mentor Program in partnership with the International Coaching Federation Uganda Charter Chapter (ICF) and IMPRINT (u) Ltd. Lives changed and destinies were impacted. The fusion of the Coaches, Facilitators, and the GROWers resulted in a journey of self-discovery and renewed strength that has since opened doors of opportunity on the local and international scene for all the leaders that participated in the GROW¡ Mentorship Program.