An official HRH Charity Foundation program
Empowering Minds.
Inspiring Future.
The Karishma Pelham Raad Mentorship Program connects young Liberians with mentorship, leadership development, career guidance, practical skills, professional exposure and a network committed to their growth.
Program overview
Mentorship connected to practical opportunity
KPRMP is a youth-centred development initiative supporting young people at different stages of their educational, personal and professional journeys. The inaugural two-day experience brought together high-school students, university students, graduates and young people interested in technical and vocational education and training.
Its approach combines experienced guidance, interactive participation, professional development, networking and pathways that continue beyond the event.
“Be empowered, be inspired, be the future.”
Eight connected areas
A framework for personal, professional and civic growth
Leadership and Personal Growth
Self-awareness, confidence, discipline, responsibility and sound decision-making.
Career Guidance and Mentorship
Experienced guidance for education, training and professional choices.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork, presentation, public speaking and relationship building.
Diplomacy and Professional Development
Professional conduct, institutional engagement and public-service exposure.
Vocational and Practical Skills
Technical and vocational pathways supporting employability and enterprise.
Internships and Workplace Exposure
Practical experience and an understanding of workplace expectations.
Networking and Institutional Engagement
Connections among fellows, mentors, professionals and partner institutions.
Civic Responsibility and Community Impact
Responsible citizenship, inclusion and contribution to national development.
Cohort One journey
Two days of guidance, participation and recognition
The inaugural edition combined facilitated discussions, panel conversations, interactive learning, mentorship, group engagement, creative expression and certification. The experience was designed to encourage participation rather than limit fellows to speeches and presentations.
Guidance and professional engagement
Opening minds to leadership and career possibilities
Fellows engaged experienced public servants, professionals and mentors on leadership, personal development, career decisions and professional life.
Hon. Karishma Pelham-Raad
Program founder and mentor, guiding fellows on mentorship, direction, responsibility and opportunity.
Senator Gbehzohngar Findley
Delivered the keynote address to the inaugural cohort.
Hon. Robert Bestman
City Mayor, Paynesville City, Republic of Liberia.
Reginald Goodridge
Director General, Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hon. Amara M. Kamara
Commissioner, Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Prof. Adeyinka O. Adepoju
Dean, AME University School of Graduate Studies of Liberia.
Panel discussions
Mentorship, leadership and responsible digital citizenship
The panel conversations addressed mentorship, leadership, personal development, digital citizenship, cybercrime and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
Mentorship provides direction
Fellows were encouraged to understand mentorship as guidance, empowerment and steady support through personal and professional journeys.
Digital actions have consequences
The discussion stressed responsible online behaviour, verification of information and awareness of lasting digital footprints.
Prepare for emerging technology
Participants were encouraged to build technology skills and explore areas including artificial intelligence, prompt engineering and data science.
Participation and recognition
Turning lessons into collaboration and expression
The second day continued the emphasis on participation, learning, collaboration and personal development, concluding with recognition of the fellows’ two-day experience.
Interactive group sessions
Collaborative activities encouraged peer learning, participation, exchange of ideas and the consideration of practical challenges.
Training and skills development
Learning activities supported academic, professional and personal growth while strengthening confidence and participation.
Spoken word and creative expression
Creative presentations gave young people a platform for communication, confidence, self-expression and active participation.
Certification and closing
Certificates recognized participation and marked completion of the inaugural two-day mentorship experience.
Participant feedback
A strong response from the inaugural cohort
The feedback survey recorded 97 entries. After three duplicates were removed, the analysis used 94 unique responses.
Mentorship sessions were the most valued activity at 33.0%, followed by panel discussions at 29.8%.
Beyond the two-day event
Mentorship followed by practical exposure
Punch FM/TV
Five fellows were presented for consideration. Romi Tamba and Daniel Bengar were selected for three-month journalism internships after the station’s review and interview process.
Diplomatic communication
Twenty fellows participated in training organized by the British Embassy through the Foreign Service Institute at Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Further institutional engagement
KPRMP is exploring additional media opportunities and is negotiating with vocational training institutions to expand practical skills and professional development pathways.
A continuing fellows network
From a two-day experience to an active development platform
The next phase is focused on maintaining engagement with fellows, strengthening partnerships and connecting young people to internships, training, vocational development, professional guidance and peer networks.
The inaugural edition established the foundation. Continued value will come through transparent partnerships, structured follow-up and measurable opportunities.
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. KPRMP was established to help connect young people’s potential with guidance, skills, networks and opportunities that support informed choices and responsible leadership.
“Mentorship is mainly about guidance.”
Future direction
Build the next chapter with KPRMP
KPRMP welcomes institutions and professionals able to support mentorship, training, internships, workplace exposure, vocational development, learning resources and future program delivery.
This public program account reflects confirmed information in the KPR Mentorship Program Implementation and Impact Report for the inaugural edition, held 23-24 September 2026.