These guidelines have been developed by ASWA to guide mentors and mentees in its mentorship program. ASWA supports the mentorship of African sex worker leaders by other experienced African sex worker leaders.

The purpose of ASWA’s mentorship initiative is to strengthen the capacity of sex workers to effectively play their roles thereby strengthening the sex workers movement. For ASWA, mentorship is important for continuity of the sex workers movement as it generates new leaders. ASWA identifies mentees and mentors and links them up based on needs and experiences. ASWA holds sessions with mentors to prepare them for their roles, share experiences, and learn from each other.