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We exist “to create an inclusive environment for rural women and adolescents to thrive and achieve their greatest aspirations.”
Ireen Chikatula, FounderEmpowerment Initiative for Rural Women and Adolescents (EIRWA) is a grassroots community-based organisation focused on uplifting and empowering women and adolescents in rural communities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. Our dedication lies in providing comprehensive social and economic support that fosters their growth, resilience, and self-determination. Driven by our commitment to social justice, gender equality, and inclusive growth, we are a dedicated, feminist, and youth-led non-profit organisation focused on uplifting and empowering women and adolescents in rural communities. Through comprehensive programs in areas such as economic empowerment, education, health, gender equality, leadership, and community development, we aim to make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
Learn MoreWith a strong dedication to social justice, gender equality, and inclusive growth, we are a passionate, feminist, youth-led non-profit organization. Our primary focus is on uplifting and empowering women and adolescents in rural communities. We achieve this through holistic programs covering economic empowerment, education, health, gender equality, leadership, and community development.
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Sticking to the mission
We envisage a future where women and adolescents in rural communities are empowered to thrive and reach their full potential and are at the forefront of positive change.
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Maintaining the vision
Our programs are designed to empower rural women and adolescents, enhancing their capacities and opportunities for self-determination and economic independence.
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upholding our values in totality
We focus on equipping young women and girls with leadership skills, providing training, and offering the necessary support for their personal and professional development..
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We strive to create education more accessible, highlighting innovation and inclusivity in learning opportunities.
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We uphold the concept that young girls have the right to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health without discrimination, coercion, or violence.
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We focus on equipping women with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
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We aim at providing guidance and support to adolescent girls within educational settings, aiming to foster their personal growth, academic success, and leadership development through structured mentorship programs.
Learn MoreBy donating to our NGO, you help provide education, leadership training, healthcare, and opportunities for economic empowerment. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty, foster equality, and build a brighter future for these young women.
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key role in public and private advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, and in ensuring that the perspectives and needs of the people we serve are reflected in the work of the UN and its partners.
We aspire to nurture compassionate leaders, equipped for a globalised world. And we know that brilliant leaders with the solutions to global challenges, can emerge from anywhere in the world. We affirm that great leadership is not confined to any single tradition or belief system, and has many effective cultural models.
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