EMPOWERED WOMEN,EMPOWER WOMEN

An African woman is a beautiful,strong and energetic woman plus the backbone of the community in the society at large as they say "NO WOMAN NO LIFE" The Good African Woman knows that her place is somewhere between domestic help with benefits and a mere child. Useful words to describe her  are  ‘angelic’, ‘wife-material’, ‘true’. She’s the TRUE African woman. She is always happy. Even when she looks sad on the outside, you know that her inside  is happy. You marry her. Then you work her like a horse. She cooks, she cleans, she sings no matter how tired she is.

She is long-suffering. She values you. You both know that without you, she cannot be. If you’re that husband who likes to eat fresh food every day, she makes it for you no matter how inconveniencing it is. You can’t eat food made by anyone but your wife? She drags herself to the kitchen to cook it no matter how exhausted she is. She’s grateful for this. Everybody knows that once you eat food made by anyone else, including yourself,  your eyes will stray. Or a colossal  asteroid will crash into the earth and cause a catastrophic destruction.

Although significant progress has been made in women's rights, there is still much to be done to achieve true gender equality. The lack of economic and social opportunities, academic and professional training, equal opportunities, and access to leadership positions continue to be significant barriers faced every day

Training has been a crucial factor in women's emancipation, as with the increase in access to education for young and adult women, many have taken the opportunity to go back to school and improve their social conditions. Continuous training allows these women to adapt to the demands of the market and reach new professional heights, which contributes significantly to their autonomy and self-sufficiency.

Reconciling multiple roles - being a mother, housewife, wife and professional - continues to be a challenge, but having a support structure, organizational capacity and resilience has been essential to balancing these responsibilities. The creation of solid support networks, both family and professional, and the clear definition of priorities are effective strategies for women to manage these multiple roles. More inclusive labor policies that offer more flexible working hours and hybrid working models would be crucial to enable women to reconcile all these roles.

Motherhood, considered obligatory in many African cultures mainly due to the preservation of continuity and the matrilineal parental lineage, is being re-evaluated by many young women who are choosing to prioritize their professional careers. This reflects a significant cultural shift, where more and more women are choosing to postpone motherhood to focus on their professional and personal careers. This trend can be seen as a sign of progress, giving women the opportunity to make informed choices about each stage of their lives and balancing professional and personal aspirations.

Female entrepreneurship, which can be seen both as a search for financial independence and as a response to economic barriers, is a practice that has enabled Kenyan women, considered among the most enterprising in Africa, to demonstrate an impressive capacity for innovation and adaptation to adverse circumstances. This entrepreneurial spirit has been a means of transforming the environment and structure of family education and contributing to the development of their communities.

The purpose of life for an African woman can be seen as a mission to contribute to a more just and equitable society, where everyone has the same opportunities for growth and prosperity through education, economic empowerment, and social activism. Many women are working to create a better future for the next generations, although the responsibility of educating a society, often assigned to women, can be overwhelming. However, it is also a powerful opportunity to promote positive change. It is crucial that this responsibility is shared equally between men and women, and that public policies support the education and empowerment of all, allowing women to play this role unencumbered.

Mental health is a topic that is increasingly on the agenda. The fast-paced dynamics of life, especially in city centers, plus the performance of multiple daily tasks, leads to an excessive load of stress, which should lead women to prioritize self-care and mental, physical, and social well-being. Practices such as meditation, physical exercise and leisure time are essential for maintaining emotional well-being; establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life and seeking psychological support when necessary are also important for mental health.

As heha organization we  call upon organizations, institutions, companies,media etc.to involve us  and support our women empowerment trainings/capacity building programs and anyone from all over the world is indeed welcome to join us 😍we are also flexible to attend your trainings.

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