🌟 Over the past few weekends, I had the privilege of volunteering for the Wisdom Exchange Mentorship Program (WEMP), an inspiring global intergenerational initiative founded by Henry M. Yim. WEMP seeks to foster meaningful connections and mutual growth between seniors and students, making an impact on a global scale. 🌍In today’s society, we have a unique opportunity to bridge generational gaps and create meaningful interactions. WEMP addresses this by pairing seniors and students as mentors and mentees, engaging in enriching exchanges that benefit both groups. Seniors share their life experiences and wisdom, while students gain valuable insights and guidance. This model has the potential to be replicated in communities worldwide, promoting intergenerational learning and support across cultures and regions. By expanding beyond its origins, WEMP leverages technology to connect participants from various parts of the world, fostering a global network of mentorship and collaboration. This international perspective not only enriches the experiences of both seniors and students but also contributes to a more connected and understanding world. Check out this video to learn more about WEMP: Henry’s YouTube Video https://lnkd.in/g-QkUe2P 🤝Together, we can build a vibrant, connected community that bridges generations and fosters lifelong learning. #Mentorship #Volunteers #CommunityEngagement #engineering #science #phd #professor #highereducation #doctors #healthcare #leadership #CEO #CEOs #WEMP The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
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Human Value of the Week: Embodiment Dearest Friends, This week we invite you to practice the value of Embodiment. Write these values and quotes on your board or slide deck to create connection and belonging with students. Universal Human Value: Peace Sub-Value: Embodiment Thought of the week: “Be the example by being the example” - Lao Tzu Objective: to realize that others will only learn from your strong positive example. Do your best to model the qualities you would like to see in others. To join a group of people that want to learn how to practice Education in Human Values register for our mentors program: https://lnkd.in/gKZPRmPx
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Human Value of the Week: Embodiment Dearest Friends, This week we invite you to practice the value of Embodiment. Write these values and quotes on your board or slide deck to create connection and belonging with students. Universal Human Value: Peace Sub-Value: Embodiment Thought of the week: “Be the example by being the example” - Lao Tzu Objective: to realize that others will only learn from your strong positive example. Do your best to model the qualities you would like to see in others. To join a group of people that want to learn how to practice Education in Human Values register for our mentors program: https://lnkd.in/eGkZccdk
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Power of#mentorship.#HRE115 Canadore College with professor Eli Yufest . The Power Of Mentorship: How Mentors Can Help Employees Grow And Succeed https://lnkd.in/gZE86b3g
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