Request for Proposal; Mini-Grant for the "Voices of Children from the Pits" (VoC) Program
This initiative aims to raise awareness and collect crucial data about the conditions of children at mine sites across Africa. We invite...
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WIM-Africa Vision Statement
"Empowering Women, Safeguarding Children, Transforming Mining, Shaping the Future."
At WIM-Africa, we envision a future where women in the mining sector across Africa stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, empowered, respected, and thriving. Our vision is of a mining industry that reflects the diversity and inclusivity of society, where women play a central role in driving innovation, sustainability, and equitable growth.
We also envision a world where every woman miner has access to the resources, opportunities, and support she needs to succeed, regardless of her background or circumstances. Moreover, we aspire to create a world where children are removed from hazardous mine sites, safeguarding their rights and well-being. In our vision, gender equality is not merely an aspiration but a lived reality, ingrained in the fabric of the mining sector.
Women miners are recognized, valued, and rewarded for their contributions, with equal opportunities for advancement, leadership, and decision-making at all levels of the industry. We envision vibrant mining communities where women are agents of change, driving social and economic development, and championing environmental stewardship.
These communities are built on principles of solidarity, mutual respect, and shared prosperity, where the well-being of women and their families is a top priority. Our vision extends beyond borders, transcending barriers of geography, culture, and language. It is a vision of solidarity and collaboration, where women miners from different countries and regions come together to support and uplift one another, forging bonds that transcend boundaries and enrich lives.
In realizing this vision, we recognize the challenges ahead and the hard work required to overcome them. Yet, we are undeterred, fueled by the collective determination and resilience of women miners across Africa. Together, we will transform the mining industry, creating a future where women's voices are heard, their contributions are celebrated, and their rights are upheld.
At WIM-Africa, our vision is not just a dream—it is a shared commitment, a guiding light that inspires us to action. Together, let us strive towards a future where women miners in Africa flourish, and where gender equality is not just an ideal but a lived reality.
Call for Implementing Partners: Empowering Women Miners and Removing Children from African Rural Communities
Our Impact Across Africa
How to Get Involved:
Study our website at iwoma.org to learn more about our organization and the work we do. If you're interested in becoming an implementing partner, please reach out to us through the contact details provided on our website.
At WIM-Africa, we have strategically selected six African countries where significant numbers of women and children are engaged in mining activities.
Join us in our mission to create positive change for women miners and children in Africa. Your partnership and support are invaluable in advancing our shared goals of gender equality, child protection, and sustainable development within the mining sector.
Empower Women, Remove Children from Mines, Transform Mining, and Shape the Future with WIM-Africa!
WIM-Africa Mission Statement
"Empowering Women, Safeguarding Children, Transforming Mining, Shaping the Future."
Women in Mining Africa (WIM-Africa) is to champion the rights, amplify the voices, and advance the interests of women miners across the African continent, while also ensuring the removal of children from hazardous mining environments. Our mission is rooted in a deep commitment to gender equality, social justice, and sustainable development within the mining sector.
At WIM-Africa, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and empowering environment where women in the mining industry can thrive, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, and where children are safeguarded from hazardous work environments.
Our mission is guided by the following core principles:
Empowerment: We empower women miners by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed in their endeavours while advocating for the removal of children from hazardous mining environments.
Advocacy: We advocate for the rights and interests of women miners and the removal of children from hazardous work environments, addressing systemic barriers and inequalities within the mining industry.
Collaboration: We foster collaboration and partnership among diverse stakeholders to amplify our impact and drive meaningful change within the mining sector, including the removal of children from hazardous mining environments.
Education and Awareness: We educate and raise awareness about the contributions of women miners and the need to remove children from hazardous work environments through research, publications, and outreach activities.
Sustainability: We promote environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices within the mining sector while advocating for inclusive and equitable development that respects the rights of women and safeguards children from hazardous work environments.
Through our mission, we strive to create a mining industry that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable, where women miners are valued, respected, and empowered, and where children are safeguarded from hazardous work environments.
"Empowering Women, Safeguarding Children, Transforming Mining, Shaping the Future."
Our Core Values
1. Excellence: We strive for distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality in all our endeavours, fueled by hard work, passion, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
2. Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability, ensuring transparency and trust in all our interactions and operations.
3. Leadership: We demonstrate courage, professionalism, transparency, and vision in our actions, inspiring others to follow and driving positive change within the mining sector.
4. Compassion: We embody empathy and social responsibility, recognizing the importance of supporting and uplifting marginalized communities, particularly women and children affected by mining activities.
5. Collegiality: We foster collaboration, partnership, and a sense of community, valuing teamwork and collective efforts in achieving our shared goals of gender equality, social justice, and sustainable development.
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