Connecting young people across the globe to scholarships, mentorship, and practical support systems that bridge the gap between what is and what could be.
Who we are.
Some of us are students trying to change what our future looks like.
Some are mentors offering guidance they once needed.
Some are financial partners making sure doors stay open.
MEI is built around one idea: everyone deserves a fair shot at what’s possible.
What connects us isn’t location or circumstance, it’s an internal fire to build something better, and to make the path a little clearer for whoever comes next.
What we do.
At home in Los Angeles, we walk with youth who are aging out of foster care and first-generation students who are navigating adult life for the first time: Education access, mentorship, and learning how to stay steady when systemic supports disappear.
In places like Malawi, Lebanon, and Bangladesh, it means funding tuition and providing meals for students through trusted local schools and partners.
Every program is built for accountability and follow-through, because the bridge only works if it’s built to last.
256
Youth Supported
$1.2M
Scholarships Funded
9
Countries Served
54
Active Mentorships
How we do it.
Practical systems built that turn potential into progress, guiding youth through education with purpose and support.
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
Complete educational support for students who need comprehensive financial assistance to pursue their academic goals.
SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS
Co-funded tuition through partnerships with schools, donors, or sponsors.
DIGITAL EDUCATION
Certificates, programs, and internships focused on real-world skills. Flexible, scalable, and future-focused.
Need help or have questions?
Our team is here for you, every step of the way.
Stories of Transformation.
Proof that progress is personal, tangible, and already in motion.
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You belong here.
Volunteers
Whether you’re great with details, creative work, mentorship, logistics, or simply showing up, there’s a place for you here.
Students
Access education through our three-tier system designed to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals.
Partners
Join companies, schools, and organizations that are committed to creating opportunities for foster youth.
Legacy Projects
Before MEI established its formal model, we partnered with Mosaic Global on responsive community projects sround the world — from school builds to feeding initiatives and teacher housing.
These were the early steps that taught us the deeper need for long-term educational support.
stand with us.
Whether you're a professional looking to mentor or an organization wanting to partner, there are many ways to get involved.
become a mentor
Share your wisdom and experience and make a lasting impact by guiding a young person's journey.
Flexible monthly commitment (2-4 hours)
Full training and ongoing support provided
Match based on your expertise and interests
Rewarding opportunity to change lives
become a Partner
Join companies, schools, and organizations that are committed to creating opportunities for foster youth.
Internship and job placement opportunities
Scholarship and funding partnerships
Employee volunteer programs
Corporate social responsibility alignment
see what happens when someone refuses to give up.
Every dreamer told their ideas were out of reach. Every foster kid who aged out of the system. Every misfit who never quite fit the mold.
At MEI, we connect young people across the globe to scholarships, mentorship, and practical support systems that bridge the gap between what is and what could be.
I am still here.
The spoken word poem that inspired our first merch collection. Written by our brilliant Malawian student, Miracle.
give monthly.
Our community is built on shared commitment. Each recurring gift helps keep students in school, mentors connected, and the work moving forward. For those giving $40 or more each month, we’ll send The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus as a thank-you for walking with us in courage and conviction.
For a limited time, those giving $40 or more each month, we’ll receive a copy of The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus as a thank-you for walking with us in courage and conviction.
