This week, as part of our project in the Comoros, funded by the European Union, we organized, in collaboration with the non-governmental organization African Women Leaders Network – Comoros (AWLN Comoros), a three-day training session for women mentors from the network, which concluded yesterday in Moroni.
This training was based on our Leadership and Conflict Management Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD) (ECES Copyright) methodology. The training aimed to strengthen women’s leadership skills and equip participants to mentor and support other women in advancing their careers within public administration and the private sector.
Led by Sylvestre Somo, our LEAD trainer, the training enabled participants to develop their skills in personal leadership, mentoring, sharing experiences, and professional guidance. Through a participatory approach, they deepened their understanding of the role of a mentor, the qualities necessary for effective mentoring, and the importance of passing on their experiences and knowledge.
Our team was also represented by Hamza Fassi Fihri, project coordinator, and Kader Barry, project manager, who both supported the implementation of this initiative alongside AWLN Comoros. The training concluded after three days of discussion and learning, to the satisfaction of the participants, who are now prepared to put their skills to work in support of other women.
This training is the first step in a mentoring program designed to support the professional development of female executives. Each mentor will guide another woman in defining and achieving her professional goals, particularly in terms of taking on new responsibilities, developing skills, and strengthening her professional network. Regular meetings will allow for monitoring the mentoring process, sharing experiences, and identifying challenges encountered, leading up to a collective presentation of the results.
Through this initiative, we are helping to build the capacity of women leaders, facilitate the transfer of skills, and promote equal opportunities in career paths. This support is part of our broader commitment to gender equality and greater participation by women in leadership roles and decision-making processes in the Comoros.
10 November 2026
