The Women's Centers Network

WCI is the 'mother hen' of the Network, assisting local organization to adapt the Women's Center Model to local culture and needs.  Key programs include literacy and vocational training for improved livelihoods. All Centers  develop trauma-informed psychological support initiatives. Their reach and transformative impact has grown exponentially in the past year.

KENYA – Baraka Women's Center, Nairobi

Eleven years in operation  with 3,275 registered  members, as well as a growing business enterprise, Baraka Mtido Fashion Accessories (BMFA) supported by a jewelry and dressmaking training center in Thika.

KENYA - Baraka 2, BWC's sister Center in Rumuruti, Laikipia County for Maasai, Samburu, and Turkana women, registered more than 800 members after opening in mid-2023 for training in Tailoring, Beadwork, Hairdressing and Beauty skills, and Computer Literacy.

KENYA - Women's Power Center in Northern Kenya (WPC) in Kakuma Refugee camp. Providing adult literacy classes and bakery skills training for refugee women; 450 women are registered as of July 2024. Additional livelihoods programs are planned.

UGANDA -  Dreams Destined Women Center, Mukono, serving 53 young mothers. Continuing with the sewing and sweater-making training program for young mothers.

ZIMBABWE - HOPE Zimbabwe, Located in Sakubva, a slum in Mutare, serving 203 women and children. They are implementing a community health worker training program and more recently a community garden project to improve women’s access to nutritional food and increase their earning potential through crop cultivation. 

NIGERIA - The Support Nest Initiative (TSNI) with a focus on community mental health. WCI to provide technical support

Due to a number of logistical dilemmas, we have temporarily suspended our support to Centers in DR Congo and Syria.