9 Jan 2024
IWoMA's Comprehensive Efforts to Empower Vulnerable Groups in Africa's Mining Sector; Mrs. Rita Babatunde, Executive Secretary of IWoMA, emphasized the organization's dedication to supporting vulnerable groups in the mining sector, stating, "At IWoMA, we are committed to empowering artisanal women miners, girls, and children working in mines across Africa. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to create safer, more inclusive, and sustainable mining communities."
The Initiative for Women Miners in Africa (IWoMA) is proud to announce its impactful initiatives aimed at supporting artisanal women miners, girls, and children working at mine sites across the African continent. Spearheaded by Mrs. Rita Babatunde, Executive Secretary of IWoMA, these programs are designed to address the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable groups and promote their well-being in the mining sector.
For artisanal women miners, IWoMA offers the Grant Readiness Program (https://www.iwoma.org/grant-readiness-program), providing training and resources to enhance their capacity to access grants and loans for their mining activities. This initiative equips women miners with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the grant application process successfully.
In addition, IWoMA operates the African Girl Fund (https://www.iwoma.org/girlfund), which focuses on empowering girls in mining communities by providing educational opportunities, vocational training, and support services. By investing in girls' education and development, IWoMA aims to break the cycle of poverty and empower them to pursue brighter futures.
Furthermore, IWoMA is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and education of children working in mines through its Child Miner Education Fund (https://www.iwoma.org/childminereducationfund). This program provides access to quality education, healthcare, and child protection services, aiming to remove children from hazardous work environments and enable them to reach their full potential.
As part of its commitment to child welfare, IWoMA also leads the "Voices of Children in Mining" project (https://www.iwoma.org/childreninmining), which sheds light on the experiences of child miners and advocates for their rights and protection. Through this project, IWoMA strives to raise awareness, mobilize support, and drive policy change to end child labor in the mining sector.
Mrs. Rita Babatunde, Executive Secretary of IWoMA, emphasized the organization's dedication to supporting vulnerable groups in the mining sector, stating, "At IWoMA, we are committed to empowering artisanal women miners, girls, and children working in mines across Africa. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to create safer, more inclusive, and sustainable mining communities."
For more information about IWoMA's initiatives and how to get involved, please visit www.iwoma.org.
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Mrs. Rita Babatunde
Executive Secretary Initiative for Women Miners in Africa (IWoMA)