Wezesha’s vision is to empower African women and children so that they live in peace
and dignity, are healthy, and have access to resources.
Wezesha’s mission seeks to support and promote human rights for women and children in Africa to achieve an equal and just society.
The values behind Wezesha are focused on the well-being of African women, youth
and children, and working to address the challenges they face every day. Assisting
survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and empowering women to seek
economic independence through trainings and financial support are at the core of
what Wezesha does. Overall, the following values underpin the work of the
organisation:
Respect for personal dignity- We believe in a non-judgmental approach that respects
the dignity and rights of those whom we engage with, including staff, volunteers,
members, partners, and targeted groups.
Integrity and honesty- We believe that our work should be undertaken with integrity,
honesty, and professionalism.
Openness to learning- We believe in being open minded while continuing to learn
from stakeholders and partners, and remaining passionate and enthusiastic about our
work.
Empowerment- We believe in independence and long-term solutions to problems
through sustainable projects.
Solidarity and partnership- We believe that being part of an international network
adds value to our work, especially by connecting with the wealthy experiences of the
African Diaspora community as well as using a global partnership approach in our
work.
Accountability and transparency- We believe we should be responsible to each other
and to the people and organisations with whom we engage and strive to make our
work transparent and accountable vis-à-vis of stakeholders.
Equality, justice, and human rights- We believe in an equal and just society where
people live in peace and dignity and have access to the necessary resources and
opportunities for sustainable growth.
Participation- We endeavour to ground our policy and advocacy work in the
experiences of those in Africa and work towards building sustainable and long-term
solutions. We believe equally in incorporating the voices of those in the African
Diaspora community and our partner organisations.