21-06-2025
Empowering Filipinas: IAM Filipina launches 3rd mentoring batch in Doha Middle East's first all-Filipina mentoring community
Darlene Regis
IAM Filipina, the Middle East's pioneering all-Filipina mentoring community, officially launched its third mentoring batch on April 25, 2025, at the Academia International Institute and Center in Doha.
This year's programmebrings together seven pairs of Filipina women mentors and mentees, united in a shared mission of growth, guidance, and empowerment.
The event started with an inspiring speech by IAM Filipina co-founder Dr Karmela Palma, who emphasised mentorship's key role in unlocking the potential of Filipina women in Qatar and beyond, setting a tone of collaboration and growth.
Following the welcome remarks, Glenda Santos, co-lead of the program, held an orientation outlining goals, expectations, and resources to prepare mentors and mentees for a successful journey.
A key feature of the launch was a workshop on 'Building and Maintaining Healthy Mentoring Relationships,' led by Dr. Clarinda Estrella, who also co-leads the program, offering practical tips on trust, communication, and shared goals for strong mentoring bonds.
The seven mentoring pairs come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of talent within Doha's Filipina IAM Filipina Mentoring Program connects experienced Filipina professionals with women seeking support and guidance to advance their careers and personal growth.
Through this initiative, mentees receive valuable advice and encouragement, while mentors deepen their leadership skills and contribute back to the community.
The successful launch of this third batch reaffirms IAM Filipina's dedication to empowering Filipina women in Qatar.
As the first and only all-Filipina mentoring community in the Middle East, IAM Filipina continues to nurture future leaders and foster a culture of support and achievement within the region's vibrant Filipina diaspora.
