What We Do
We are a small charity hoping to make a big difference - one student at a time. Our objective is the relief of poverty through the advancement of education. We help our student beneficiaries realise their full potential, in turn, they commit to work hard and pay it forward in time.
Our Mission
To inspire and support young people to be the best versions of themselves and achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
To develop future leaders of the developing world.
Providing Financial Support
Student beneficiaries are provided with all necessary financial support throughout their university career.
Collaboration
Our partner charities nominate young people who they feel have the potential to become agents of change within their communities, but who lack the means to access a university education.
One-to-one Mentoring
Each beneficiary who has passed the interview and selection process is paired with a mentor. The mentor provides support throughout the student’s academic career, monitors their progress, gives support and advice and helps them to realise their potential.In turn, the student mentee commits to work hard and “pay it forward”, using their acquired knowledge to aid their local communities.
Madrinha Trust - who we are
Madrinha Trust was set up in 2011 by Mike and Jania Geoghegan based on the belief that access to education is the best way of creating lasting, positive change in the world and that good education is vital to develop leadership potential in young people. Leaders in this context comprise not just political and business heads but also professionals and those whose achievements and standards can serve to inspire others around them and the next generation.
Education and Careers
In Nov 2022, The Madrinha Trust Career Build team (CBT) merged with the Education & Mentoring team (E&M) becoming the Education Mentoring & Career team (EMC) fully engaged to help support each mentee into the workplace. We work closely with our partner charities to encourage our students actively to seek out work experience opportunities during university breaks to gain vital work experience and a better chance of post graduation internships. We provide support with CV writing and interview skills as well as providing guidance for entrepreneurial ventures. Volunteer work is also encouraged as it gives each graduate a positive story to bring to any interview.
Career Skills Programme 2023
Our Career Skills Programme, connects all our students with young, volunteer professionals. Career focused monthly workshops help our mentees transition smoothly from university into the workplace.
Mentoring
Each beneficiary who has passed the interview and selection process is paired with a mentor. The mentor provides support throughout the student’s academic career, monitors their progress, gives support and advice and helps them to realise their potential.In turn, the student mentee commits to work hard and ‘pay it forward’, using their acquired knowledge to aid their local communities.
We continue to look for committed individuals who have an interest in giving something that will help the developing world. Our Mentor programme is respected across the territories and countries in which we work.
Each mentor will have one or two mentees to support and nurture to help them do their very best and to be a leader in the developing world. Their disciplines are wide and varied.
Corporate Partnership
Is it time to review your CRA commitment?
Now, more than ever, we need to form corporate partnerships to help our remarkable graduates step on to that first rung on the ladder of success.
Can your company perhaps run workshops with our local charity partners, offer job shadowing or internships?
Our smart young graduates have proved themselves by overcoming hardships, having a very strong work ethic and an eagerness to give back to their local communities. They will also continue to have the support of their mentor as long as is necessary.
