AÂ GLOBAL NETWORKÂ FOR GENDER EQUALITY, POLITICAL AND DEMOCRACY LEADERS
OUR MISSION
We believe the most significant problems in the world will be found when women achieve parity in leadership positions at every level of public and civic life. Read More
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We're a network of democracy advocates, political change-makers, and gender equality advocates. We create and support civic leadership, public service, politics, peace and human rights, issue advocacy, the arts and social entrepreneurship programs with a focus on increasing women and BIPOC representation in politics and civic life.
CoKiyovu
Help Build Co-Kiyovu: A Transformational Space for Women’s Leadership in Rwanda “If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf After a decade as a hub for connection and creativity in Kigali, we now have the chance to purchase Co-Kiyovu and transform it into a first-of-its-kind center for women’s leadership, history, and sustainable development. Why Now? We have only three months to secure this property—a genuine deadline, not a fundraising tactic. After July
Women GAIN
Rwanda
Women GAIN Rwanda is a Kigali-based NGO that empowers young women through leadership training, mentorship, and digital skill-building. The organization was incubated at Global GAIN during the pandemic and is now one of our closest beneficiaries. The organization focuses on civic engagement, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the tools to share their stories, lead in their communities, and contribute to Rwanda and the region’s development. Read more about their stories and updates on Women GAIN’s Substack.
Intwari Women
Rwanda
Intwari means courageous in Kinyarwanda. This is a pilot project of Global GAIN and the Akilah Institute. We are engaging graduates or soon-to-be graduates in a unique internship focused on teaching communications, social media, fundraising and development, personal leadership, political leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, gender equity globally. Our first cohort has committed to this work for a year. All Global GAIN social media accounts are managed by members of the Intwari Women cohort. Read more about this program on the
STUDIES SHOW WHEN MORE WOMEN SERVE IN PUBLIC LEADERSHIP ROLES THERE IS LESS CORRUPTION AND BETTER GOVERNANCE, OVERARCHING ISSUES SUCH AS PEACE, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHCARE RECEIVE MORE ATTENTION AND PRIORITY. - Amy Pritchard