An official HRH Charity Foundation program
Empowering Minds.
Inspiring Futures.
The Karishma Pelham-Raad Mentorship Program connects young Liberians with leadership guidance, practical learning, professional exposure and a community committed to their growth.
Cohort 1 · 2026
Mentorship is the key to unlocking potential
Cohort 1 brought 500 emerging leaders together for focused conversations on leadership, personal development, career direction and community responsibility. Fellows learned from experienced mentors, facilitators and panelists while building valuable connections with one another.
The experience extended beyond speeches. Fellows participated in guided sessions, shared ideas, received practical encouragement and completed the cohort with a stronger sense of purpose and responsibility.
What fellows develop
A practical foundation for purposeful leadership
Leadership
Values, communication, sound judgment and responsible service.
Personal Growth
Confidence, resilience, discipline and intentional goal setting.
Career Readiness
Professional communication, workplace awareness and direction.
Exposure
Access to mentors, panel conversations and broader perspectives.
Community Impact
Turning personal development into ethical community contribution.
Cohort 1 impact
A program built through participation
Guided sessions
Practical lessons fellows could apply.
Mentor access
Meaningful conversations with leaders and peers.
500 certified fellows
Commitment and participation formally recognized.
Cohort ambassadors
Three fellows celebrated for greater responsibility.
Cohort 1 journey
Two days of learning, connection and leadership
A concise website record of the verified Cohort 1 experience, from facilitator-led learning on Day 1 to career conversations and recognition on Day 2.
Leadership through shared experience
Fellows engaged with experienced voices who offered practical guidance on personal growth, responsible leadership and purposeful decision-making.
Confidence, communication and direction
Day 1 connected learning with real-life preparation, encouraging fellows to communicate clearly, set intentional goals and approach opportunity with discipline.
Different careers, one message: use your voice
Panelists explored cybersecurity, cyberbullying, media, diplomacy, political leadership, public speaking and the power of a confident, responsible voice.
Five hundred fellows moving forward
Cohort 1 concluded with 500 certified fellows and the recognition of three cohort ambassadors entrusted with carrying the program’s spirit of service and leadership forward.
These are concise website summaries based on verified program information and the foundation’s official photographs.
Impact gallery
Cohort 1 in review
Program leadershipPurpose, presence and encouragement
Career-path panelCybersecurity, cyberbullying, media, diplomacy, political leadership, public speaking and the power of your voice
Cohort ambassadorsYoung leaders stepping forward
Professional exposureLearning from experienced voices
Founder and program vision
Hon. Karishma Pelham-Raad
Diplomat · Public Servant · International Relations Professional · Mentor
Her work spans diplomacy, public service, international cooperation and youth empowerment. She previously served as Liberia’s Assistant Minister for International Organizations and established the program to create access to guidance, leadership development, exposure and opportunity.
The journey continues
Cohort 2 is coming soon
Official dates, eligibility, venue and application details will be announced by the program team. Register your interest and follow the official channels so you do not miss the announcement.