MOTM · Building the Mentoring Programme · Sources & Further Reading

Sources & Further Reading

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Use these sources to deepen specific aspects of your programme. Each card notes who it is most useful for (e.g. coordinators, mentors) and the main focus.

External resources: The 21 selected links below were rechecked on 1 July 2026. They prioritise official project, intergovernmental, university, national-academy and established non-profit sources. Where a resource was developed for youth, academic or professional settings, this is stated in the description.

Core MOTM & Sport-Based Mentoring
  • Mentor on the Move – Sport-Based Mentoring for Inclusion
    The official MOTM project website introduces the sport-based mentoring approach, inclusion goals, project resources and activities for women of migrant background and other vulnerable groups.
    Open the Mentor on the Move website ↗
    For: coordinators & trainers
  • Mentor on the Move – Literature Review and Needs Analysis
    Presents project evidence on barriers, possibilities and support needs affecting women of migrant background in sport. Highlights safe spaces, low-threshold activities, co-design and collaboration.
    Open the MOTM report page ↗
    For: programme design
  • MENTOR – Five Reasons Why Sports Are the Perfect Platform for Mentoring
    Explains how sport can support relationship-building, confidence, healthy choices and positive mentoring experiences. The article is youth-focused, but its core ideas are transferable.
    Read the MENTOR article ↗
    For: mentors & coordinators
  • Laureus Sport for Good
    Presents programmes and learning on using sport to address discrimination and disadvantage and to support social and emotional development.
    Visit Laureus Sport for Good ↗
    For: partners & programme design
  • ISCA – Integration of Refugees Through Sport Mentoring Programme
    Presents a structured international mentoring model connecting less-experienced and more-experienced practitioners working on refugee inclusion through sport. It offers useful inspiration for matching, mentor–mentee support, capacity-building, professional exchange and programme evaluation.
    Open the IRTS Mentoring Programme ↗
    For: mentoring programme design
  • European Commission – Social Inclusion through Sport
    Provides official EU policy context and initiatives concerning social inclusion, integration, equal opportunities and participation through sport.
    Open the EU Sport page ↗
    For: management & advocacy
  • UNHCR, IOC and Terre des hommes – Sport for Protection Toolkit
    A framework for designing and implementing sport programmes in forced-displacement settings, with attention to protection, social inclusion, social cohesion and psychosocial well-being. It is mainly youth-focused.
    Open the UNHCR toolkit ↗
    For: inclusive sport design
  • Council of Europe and European Union – 11 Factors of Success to Include Refugee Girls and Women in Sports
    Practical guidance for sport clubs, coaches and community professionals on safe spaces, communication, empowerment, commitment and engagement with families and communities.
    Open the Council of Europe–EU resource ↗
    For: gender-responsive design
Mentoring Practice, Relationships & Ethics
  • MENTOR – Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
    Research-informed standards and recommendations for programme design, recruitment, screening, training, matching, monitoring, closure, evaluation and creating safe and inclusive mentoring environments.
    Open the MENTOR resource ↗
    For: programme design
  • MENTOR – Becoming a Better Mentor
    A research-informed handbook on empathy, active listening, cultural humility, identity, power differences, emotional support and honouring the mentee’s voice. Developed for youth mentoring, with transferable relationship-building practices.
    Open the MENTOR handbook ↗
    For: mentor training
  • Oregon State University STEM Research Center – Inclusive Mentorship Skill Development
    Explains inclusive mentoring as a reciprocal and equitable relationship and offers practical guidance on mentor preparation, reflection, belonging, feedback and inclusive learning environments.
    Open the Oregon State University resource ↗
    For: inclusive practice
  • Wedu – Global Mentorship Programme
    Presents Wedu’s inclusive, women-centred mentorship model as a two-way learning process. It describes one-to-one matching, structured support and mentorship designed around the needs and aspirations of women leaders.
    Open the Wedu mentorship page ↗
    For: mentoring women
  • EMCC Global – Ethics Centre and Global Code of Ethics
    Provides ethical principles for coaching, mentoring and supervision, including professional conduct, responsibilities, integrity, confidentiality and respectful practice across cultures and contexts.
    Open the EMCC Global Ethics Centre ↗
    For: coordinators & mentors
  • National Academies – The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
    A research-based guide covering culturally responsive mentoring, identity, mentor education, matching, programme assessment and practical mentoring tools. Developed for academic STEMM settings, with transferable programme principles.
    Open the National Academies guide ↗
    For: evidence-based design
Programme Coordination & Volunteer Support
  • Volunteer Ireland – Organisation Resources
    Guides, templates and factsheets for volunteer programme planning, role design, recruitment, screening, support, expenses and good volunteer-management practice.
    Explore Volunteer Ireland resources ↗
    For: coordinators
  • Sport England – Workforce and Volunteering
    Official guidance and tools for understanding, recruiting, developing and supporting paid staff and volunteers in sport and physical activity.
    Open Sport England resources ↗
    For: sport clubs
Participation, Inclusion & Community Integration
  • European Commission – Participation of Migrants in Integration-Relevant Policies
    Examines how migrants and migrant organisations can contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of integration policies and services.
    Open the European Commission publication ↗
    For: participation & co-design
  • OECD – Economic and Social Integration of Migrants
    Research and policy resources on migrant integration, employment, discrimination, social participation, inclusion and social cohesion.
    Explore OECD resources ↗
    For: background & policy
  • Local Government Association – Resources to Support Women and Girls to Be Active
    Evidence, practical resources and local examples for understanding and addressing gendered barriers to physical activity and sport participation.
    Open the women and girls activity resources ↗
    For: gender-responsive planning
  • UNHCR – Promoting Integration through Social Connections
    Practical guidance on supporting resettled refugees to build social connections, confidence, independence, community participation and informal support networks.
    Open the UNHCR guidance ↗
    For: refugee-focused work
  • Switchboard – Refugee Youth Mentoring: Essential Elements for Effective Programs
    An evidence-informed guide for service providers on designing effective refugee youth mentoring programmes, including programme structure, mentor preparation, matching, support and intended outcomes. It is youth-focused, but several coordination principles are transferable.
    Open the Switchboard guide ↗
    For: refugee mentoring programmes

Reflection Note

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