Founders
Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine Women Empowerment Center is a board-led local non-governmental organization in the Tigray region of Ethiopia founded by two visionary women in May, 2023 to promote gender equality and enhance the economic, social, political and legal empowerment of women and girls.
Organize workshops and seminars on gender equality, covering topics such as gender stereotypes, gender-based violence and women and girls’ empowerment and advocate for policies that promote gender equality and protect women from discrimination and violence.
encourages women and girls to participate in politics and decision making processes, providing training on advocacy and leadership skills, and supporting women candidates in elections.
organize workshops and awareness raising campaigns to challenge gender stereotypes, promote gender equality and prevent gender based violence.
Conduct awareness and advocacy campaigns, collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, courts, and government institutions and advocate for the implementation of policies and laws to improve women and girls’ legal rights and access to available legal aid services.
Provide psycho-social support and counseling services for women and girls, to share their experiences, receive emotional support, and learn coping strategies.
provide adolescent girls with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in education and help them boost their personal growth, empowerment and success.
promoting women and girls’ health, nutrition and WASH through awareness campaigns on reproductive health, HIV AIDS as well as hygiene and sanitation, nutrition and WASH.
Conduct training workshops, capacity-building programs, awareness raising and advocacy campaigns to engage women and girls in peace building activities, conflict resolution, and mediation.
Organize workshops and training programs to enhance women and girls’ skills and knowledge, including peace education, vocational training and leadership development programs.
support women in starting their own businesses, providing access to microfinance, promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating employability.
As a local non-governmental organization, we are deeply committed to promoting economic, social, political, and legal empowerment for women across our community. Through innovative programs and initiatives, we strive to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create pathways to success for women and girls from all walks of life.
At Rise and Shine, we believe that when women rise, entire communities thrive. Join us in our mission to build a more equitable and inclusive society, where every woman has the opportunity to reach her full potential and shine bright.
We envision a society that acknowledges equal participation and benefit of women in all aspect of their lives.
Our Mission is to promote gender equality and enhance the economic, social, political and legal empowerment of women and girls.
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