Today MENTOR marks 22 years of service to people living in the harshest environments at huge risk of diseases and suffering.
Supported by our partners, donors, and an incredible team we reached and protected over 100 million people during this period helping to save countless lives.
In our third decade, we are even more committed to serve by responding to the growing number of crises caused by escalating global conflict, extreme weather, and an unprecedented number of people forcibly displaced.
As of May 2024, this number had reached 120 million, the 12th consecutive annual rise in the global figures for forced displacement. (source: ECHO)
The need for humanitarian assistance has never been greater or more urgent and MENTOR is growing to meet these complex challenges.
On our anniversary, founder CEO Richard Allan steps down from this role to become chair of the board and Sergio Lopes the new CEO.
Richard and Sergio will work closely together developing important high-level relationships, operational research, and manage regulatory bodies, strengthening the organisation as we move into this next phase.
We are immensely grateful to Paul Jobson the outgoing chair for his dedication and service since his appointment in 2011. Paul will remain a member of the board continuing to share his knowledge and experience.
MENTOR is delighted to announce Dr Giles Cattermole, a consultant in emergency medicine joins the board of directors bringing invaluable expertise to our expanding organisation.