IMARA WOMEN'S CENTRE
The Imara Women’s Centre (IWC) is a Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) initiative to anchor our work on the advancement of women’s rights. The IWC is a space for women’s independent organizing and a practical base from which to advance the struggle for gender equality.
Why the Centre
Bold, Strong and Firm
Imara is a Swahili word for: Bold, Strong and Firm. We are taking a bold stand to sustain our work towards Gender Equality
A Place We Shall Call Home
The Imara Women's Centre will be FOWODE's contribution to the women's rights movement. It will be a sanctuary of learning, sharing and common purpose for all women and girls, A Place We Shall Call Home
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The Centre Will...
Facilitate women's own independent voice.
Build and strengthen women leaders to champion gender equality.
Be a launchpad for action for feminist campaigns.
Provide a safe and empowering space, and support activism for zero acceptance of sexual and gender-based violence.
Be a place for rejuvenation, reflection, nurturing, healing and self-care.
Be a women's space for creativity, innovation, learning and networking.
Facilitate networks and connections to bring about togetherness for equality and women's rights.
A walk through the IMARA Centre
WINNING WITH THE IMARA WOMEN'S CENTRE
Join us to establish the IWC
We will recognize you in various ways for your contribution.
- Features on IWC wall of fame.
- Have a space at the centre named after you.
- Have your name engraved on the majestic Abazira Walkway to the entrance of IWC.
- Every brick owner shall be recgnized in The Imara Women’s Center Golden Owner’s Book.
How can you contribute?
You can contribute in various ways:
- Buy at least one Brick at Shs. 5000 ($2).
- Contribute towards a space in the IWC eg. the library, museum, art gallery, dance studio, lactation room, nursery e.t.c.
- An in-kind gift e.g construction material and equipment.
- Be a volunteer for the Imara Women’s Centre.