Women's Association For Networking and Development
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Mission Statement
In pursuit of our vision, our mission is to contribute to female empowerment by supporting women to become agents of positive change for themselves, their families, their communities and society at large
About This Cause
WAND UK is an independent, volunteer-led charity run by and for women from isolated and excluded communities. It was founded in 2004 by a group of West African women who had been involved in a similar organisation in Sierra Leone. The charity serves women and girls from various backgrounds, including migrant women, through drop-in sessions, outreach services and networking events. The charity works across six London boroughs, including: Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Islington, Hackney and Camden. In 2021, WAND UK supported 1,120 women with the support of 25 volunteers – three of whom moved into paid positions in the charity in 2022. Since 2005, WAND UK has supported women with sexual health and HIV prevention, computer literacy, mental health and well being and domestic violence. It also organises cultural activities for women to meet and strengthen their social networks. Outreach services are offered in accessible community spaces through 1:1 and group sessions. WAND UK takes a client-centred approach, and services are developed based on the emerging needs of its clients, as well as in response to gaps in local service provision. WAND UK prioritises holistic approaches that encourage the prevention of crisis points and help build resilience. Its work is community-based and considers social and cultural context in order to make the changes in women’s lives sustainable. WAND UK also serves as an anchor for women in the community through promoting and signposting them to other relevant services of which they may not be aware.