Memo Taiba USA To Suzanne Itani Founder and President of the Board From Angela Ali Haimoud CC Joe Bradford Vice President of the Board Date December 28 2017 Re Mentoring and Improvements Mentorship is something that tends to be especially common among individuals who are continuing their education However it appears to be overlooked among our professional community It seems imperative to have mentors at all stages of life in order to gain the full benefits of other s experiences In fact as a woman it is even more important to have a source of empowerment in an ever changing society I would like to discuss the benefits and effects of mentorship among women of all ages and how we can work to improving our organization Mission Statement At Taiba our primary mission is to empower women and vulnerable members in the Muslim community by creating a safe space for mentorship social gathering and skills building We attempt to support each other personally professionally and spiritually and build skills and friendships In order to maintain this mission of ours we have to look at what we are currently doing and what we can improve First we should address our benefits and goals then look at the culture of our Masjids community centers and homes About Us Benefits of becoming a mentor Leadership Training Personal Coaching Networking Events Field Trips Discounts Volunteer Hours Here is How According to the Journal of Education and Practice Research shows that individuals who are mentored have an increased likelihood of career success as a result of the targeted developmental support they receive Balu Having increased opportunities as women is important for many aspects of self efficiency