Black Lives Mentored

CEO Earl Douse

Earl Douse, the CEO of Black Lives Mentored, holds an impressive array of academic and professional qualifications. He has earned a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), a Bachelor of Applied Social Work with Honours, a Bachelor of Philosophy, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Mental Health with Adults. Earl is an Approved Mental Health Professional and is currently in his third year of the Doctorate in Health and Social Care program. He serves as a Specialist Mentor (Mental Health and Autism) at the University of Derby, where he is also an Associate Lecturer and Personal Academic Tutor in Health and Social Care.

“I come as one but I stand as ten thousand”

Earl is an experienced ordained gospel minister, passionate to see BME individuals make a success of their lives.

Earl is the founder and CEO of Blacklivesmentored, a specialist mentoring service for the BME community. Earl runs the charity with Sharon, his wife of 36 years and the executive board.

The Service

We are a mentoring service dedicated to supporting Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Our mentors operate remotely, allowing us to provide services globally to English-speaking individuals through modern technology.

Black Lives Specialist Mentoring Service

This specialist service emerged in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, particularly following the tragic murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Recognizing the urgent need for positive change, we believe that education is a crucial pathway forward.

The BME community worldwide has expressed frustration and anger over the persistent lack of action to prevent such incidents. Many individuals feel unable to channel their emotions productively. Our service aims to empower young people, helping them feel valued and capable of responding positively to the institutional racism embedded in Western society.

Effective communication with BME groups, facilitated by relatable mentors, is essential for fostering positive change. Black Lives Mentored is managed by experienced professionals who provide one-on-one mentoring designed to enable BME individuals to contribute meaningfully to society.

Research indicates that mentorship can lead to better employment opportunities and promote social mobility for these groups. Our unique approach not only offers mentorship but also monitors mental health, providing a supportive role model with whom clients can identify.

Our aims and objectives

To provide BME people with the best start in life that will support their mental wellbeing.

We acknowledge data protection legislation and client confidentiality when mentoring individuals to develop empowerment, self-confidence, self-esteem and build positive relationships in order to best communicate their needs.

Please follow this link to find out more about Blacklivesmentored project.

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