Empowering Indigenous Women of the Sahel
About Us
AIWO Sahel, a branch of AIWO Africa in West Africa's Sahel region, unites Indigenous women and organizations in Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Our mission is to empower women, promote gender equality, and advocate for the rights of Indigenous communities. Through education, advocacy, and community projects, we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable society. Join us in our journey to uplift women, preserve Indigenous cultures, and build a brighter future for all in the Sahel region.
We are dedicated to the promotion, protection, and advancement of the rights of indigenous women and girls across Africa. Our aim is to address the systemic marginalization, triple discrimination (based on gender, indigenous status, and poverty), and lack of representation faced by indigenous women.
We believe in the potential of every individual to drive positive change in the Sahel community.
Our Vision and Mission
AIWO’s primary mission is to ensure the empowerment, recognition, and advancement of indigenous women. We envision a future where indigenous women and girls have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and rights, living with dignity in an inclusive society that respects their cultural diversity
Our Activities
Education:
Establishing community schools, providing scholarships, and promoting adult literacy and vocational training.
Health:
Building community clinics, training traditional birth attendants, and conducting awareness campaigns on reproductive health and hygiene.
Economic Viability:
Supporting indigenous entrepreneurship, providing training in sustainable agriculture (agro-pastoralism), and facilitating job creation.
Land Rights Advocacy:
Campaigning for the legal recognition of indigenous women’s land and property rights to ensure their long-term economic security.
Climate Action:
Preserving traditional environmental knowledge and training communities on adaptation strategies for climate-related challenges like drought.
