Positive work, delivering positive results
Empowering the African Woman
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
“To stop modern slavery and enhance stability amongst African Women internationally”
African Women Empowered, is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in the UK and Africa. It was founded by Florence Olimba a Kenyan woman living in England. Our vision has been to empower Kenyan based women, particularly those who may fall prey to corruption within established social channels in Kenya.
However, our vision has recently focused on the plight of African woman who have left Africa for economic reasons finding work in other countries, especially the Middle East where they have been exploited and abused and held in modern slavery, often unable to return to Africa. This exodus is attributed to the lack of knowledge, poverty, and search of greener pastures. The women are trapped in movements that are exploiting them. This exploitation affects the spiritual, mental, and physical wellness of women. AWE works together with other organisations to empower African women.
Our mission
To stop modern slavery and enhance stability amongst African Women internationally.
Our vision
Our vision is to build a stronger community of
women by supporting spiritual, physical, and
mental wellness.
HOW WE DELIVER RESULTS
Our methods
Fund
We look to raise funds through donations and giving – Our funds are then allocated to deliver the most positive results – 100% of our raised funds are used to deliver results.
Support
We have a “boots on the ground” approach with local volunteers in Kenya, the majority of whom are women that directly interact with our client audience to ensure we deliver positive results right where it matters.
Review
We operate on a continuous review and reporting process via our chairperson in Kenya who reports to the UK team monthly, we can interdict rapidly where an “at risk” situation may happen if we hear through our team.
Teach
Education is our primary aim – we look to teach vulnerable women and young girls that there are other opportunities right where they are rather than travelling long distances on “promises”
Organise
We organise awareness meetings in Kenya to spread our message by making advocates of local girls and women. We visit all faiths in the UK to again make advocates and friends and to raise funds.
Check
Continuous checking through financial control and accountancy both in the UK and Kenya through professional accountants and auditors ensuring there are double points of checking in both countries
Just three of our success stories
click on each name to read their stories
Contact us in the UK
Contact the UK team based in London
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Contact us in Kenya
Contact the Kenyan team based in Nairobi
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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION
We are always looking for volunteers to help spread our mission , be it through your Church or Mosque or through simple works like talking in the community and spreading the message - email us at admin@africanwomenempowered.org and we will be in touch