BECOME A CERTIFIED MENTOR
CURAÇAO: THE WORLD’S FIRST MENTOR REPUBLIC
YOUR EXPERIENCE CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE.
Becoming a mentor isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about showing up, with honesty, heart, and the willingness to walk beside young people as they live out their heart’s desire.
Join us in guiding the next generation, and help make Curaçao the first Mentor Republic.
WHAT IS A MENTOR REPUBLIC?
A Mentor Republic is a community where every young person has three or four people who are genuinely curious about their Anhelo di Kurason, their heart’s desire. With modern technology, we help people share meaningful moments.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Curaçao isn’t short on talent. It’s short on guidance.
Too many young people grow up without steady examples of purpose, discipline, or belief. Nearly half of households miss a father figure, and many youth struggle with low self-worth and stress.
A Mentor Republic changes that. When every young person has a few adults who see them, challenge them, and care: confidence grows, families strengthen, and purpose spreads. Mentorship doesn’t just shape individuals; it reshapes a nation.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
- Find, train, and certify mentors. The first step is quality. We raise the standard of mentorship by certifying mentors, because real guidance requires real skill.
- Host MentorTainment events. We bring mentors and young talents together in spaces where culture, learning, and entertainment collide. Connection becomes natural, reflection becomes fun.
- Build a strong Gide·nuhs ecosystem. Behind the scenes, we’re shaping the team, tech, and rhythm that make mentorship flow, online and offline, faster and smoother.
HOW CAN WE HELP EACH OTHER?
- Become a mentor: We’re looking for curious, eager people willing to invest in themselves and become certified mentors.
- Support our youth: This isn’t about “other kids” these are your children and mine, our neighbors and cousins. They are the future professionals who will one day be there for us too.
- Become a partner: We’re looking for companies and organizations ready to give young professionals real opportunities through internships, projects, and jobs where they can grow their talents.
THE PROCESS
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Start your journey by registering your interest to become a mentor.
JOIN THE GIDE-NUHS APP
With the Gide-nuhs app mentoring becomes simple, accessible, and impactful. By sharing insights, reflecting on your own growth, and connecting with those you mentor on-the-go, you strengthen your leadership while supporting future talent.
COMPLETE THE E-LEARNING
Learn the fundamentals of effective mentorship at your own pace.
Self-paced learning: complete at your own convenience.
±6 hours
TRAIN. PRACTICE. CERTIFY.
Bring your learning to life in two live sessions where you practice real mentoring conversations and deepen your skills. Complete your journey with an official certification: a reflection on your growth, followed by a short dialogue with an independent evaluator.
Approx. 10 hours total: 2 sessions + evaluation
JOIN THE MOVEMENT BECOME A CERTIFIED MENTOR
INVESTMENT
Yep, it an investment +/- 20 hours over a few weeks.
Yep, it costs Cg 550.
Timing is everything.
If you’re in that phase where you want to grow, give back, and sharpen your guidance skills, this is your moment.
You’ll train with others who think like you, people who challenge you, reflect with you, and remind you why you started.
It’s not a course. It’s a commitment, to yourself, and to the next generation.
Because when you mentor, you learn twice.
Ready to invest in yourself and become a certified mentor?
Join the next Gide-nuhs Mentor Training.