Rufunsa District,Lusaka,Zambia empowermentinitiative_zambia@yahoo.com
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Our Role

Learn more about our vision, mission, core values, and the partners who support us in achieving our goals.

Vision

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.

Mission

With 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.

Core Values

  • Integrity: EIRWA conducts all activities with honesty, fairness, and transparency. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our operations and relationships.
  • Transparency: We ensure open and clear communication with all stakeholders, providing accurate and timely information regarding our activities, funding, and outcomes.
  • Human Rights: We uphold and promote the human rights of all individuals, particularly those of rural women, children, young people, and other vulnerable groups, ensuring their rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
  • Dignity: We treat all individuals with dignity and respect, recognizing their inherent worth and value. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
  • Empowerment: Our programs are designed to empower rural women and adolescents, enhancing their capacities and opportunities for self-determination and economic independence.
  • Participation: We actively involve our beneficiaries in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our programs, ensuring their voices and perspectives are heard and valued.
  • Accountability: We are accountable to our beneficiaries, donors, partners, and the broader community. We take responsibility for our actions and ensure that our resources are used effectively and efficiently.
  • Sustainability: We promote environmentally sustainable practices in all our projects and operations, recognizing the critical importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations.
  • Collaboration: We collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and international partners, to achieve our mission. We build and maintain partnerships based on mutual respect, trust, and shared goals, working together to create sustainable and impactful solutions.
  • Continuous Learning and Innovation: We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, regularly assessing our programs and practices to ensure they remain relevant and effective. We encourage innovation and creativity, seeking new and better ways to achieve our mission and serve our beneficiaries.

Our Supporting Partners

We are grateful for the generous support of the following organizations: