How can you create partnerships that promote women's empowerment?

It is mission-critical that we empower women to enter occupations they may not have otherwise considered. My background is in aircraft maintenance, and although I have worked alongside female teammates, there is always room for more. The bottom line is comfort. What is your company doing to open the door for women to walk through? The answer is simple: treat them as equals. I report to a female VP, and her leadership has been instrumental in revitalizing my career. She commands my respect, and in turn, she reciprocates the same. At my company, ScarbroughCo, LLC, my two daughters assist me in daily operations, and their creativity is a driving force behind our success.

As a professional educated in the social sciences, I would suggest fellow business leaders to consider macro / societal approaches when thinking of your organization’s values and goals. If you are working in a male-dominated industry, ask yourselves why it is this way. After exploring, you might find gender gaps in education or in household division of work, just to name a couple of examples. Your organization could target one of these societal problems through partnerships, as it is explained further down in this article.

Identifying your purpose and motivation upfront will help you understand who it is you need to connect with. There may be strengths you want to strengthen, or gaps you're going your future partner to fulfil. This exercise is about clarifying your needs for a partnership.

Knowing what you want out of the partnership and if that is shared with the partner. This shared goal should be clearly understood from the beginning to avoid the crossed wire kind of scenario. I recall working with one partner, implementing an income generating project for women living with HIV in Kumi, Together with the women, we agreed on what we wanted to happen at the end of the project, which was asset growth and increased disposable income for the families.I look back to the many friends we made and also the tears when things did not go well, but we always fell back on that shared goal and managed to continue with our work.

Raise awareness around gender-related causes of poor health and wellbeing. Provide more job opportunities for women. Help new moms with healthy starts. Offer dedicated activities or training for women, such as public speaking events and support groups.

A self analysis following your needs analysis is a great start to identify what's missing from your SWOT. Remember to incorporate your why into your narrative or mission.

Considero que es la parte más critica de cualquier plan o estrategia. La evaluación o la auto evaluación para hacerla más objetiva debería contemplar varios niveles jerarquicos, diferentes áreas y/o también considerar elementos evaluativos cuantitativos y cualitativos. No abocarse únicamente a encuestas del 1 al 10.

Somos interdependientes. Para unas cosas podemos tener capacidad para andar solas, otras acompa?adas. Los extremos no ayudan nunca, y en esto de hacer alianzas, menos. Mis privilegios y conquistas pueden ser la palanca o punto de apoyo para la que no lo tiene y viceversa. Yo ofrezco visibilidad en mi blog feminismoinc.org Ampliar las voces de las mujeres para que desarrollen habilidades comunicacionales, pero también para generar conversación feminista y defensa de los derechos de las mujeres. Tan necesario!

When I was a young professional, I began asking women I admired to lunch. My reason for getting together changed per person, and I was always honest about whether I was interested in their leadership advice, career path, or company knowledge. It helped me build strong connections with people who helped me later on through my career. Now that I am on the seasoned side of the career ladder, I seek out young women (again, people I admire and see potential) to offer being their mentor. Building generational bridges is the key to sustainability, so I encourage women of all ages to seek their own opportunities to grow themselves and/or to grow others.

He formado parte y he fundado varias redes de mujeres en Venezuela: Red Feminista del Zulia, Alianza Venezolana Empresarial por el Liderazgo de las Mujeres, Red Naranja, Feministas Venezolanas, Colectivo 16 de Octubre. Son espacios de discusión y apoyo mutuo. No siempre es fácil sostener el esfuerzo, moderar las discusiones, gestionar los ánimos encendidos... Requiere mucho de entender lo que es el pensamiento múltiple, sabernos observadoras limitadas, distinguir hechos de juicios, escuchar sin juzgar... Estar en esas redes me ha ayudado mucho en lo personal. Claves: invitar a muchas, sin sectarismo; sacar tiempo para alimentarlas; no ser meras espectadoras.

Now as agender officer, I offer to mentor young women who are just beginning their careers but are not sure how to navigate. I also mentor our Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming fee waiver scholars. Sharing and learning from each other. This way there is no expert but we all come on board with some ideas

To find companions on the path to female empowerment, it is more effective to seek the commitment of other women in associations and groups of businesswomen. Not only because the union strengthens, but also because the possibilities of accessing much more information increase exponentially. And information is power. Para encontrar compa?eras de viaje en el camino hacia el empoderamiento femenino, resulta más efectivo buscar el compromiso de otras mujeres en asociaciones y grupos de empresarias. No solo porque la unión fortalece, sino también porque aumentan exponencialmente las posibilidades de acceder a mucha más información. Y la información sí es poder.

Parceria e redes colaborativas contribuem para o crescimento em conjunto. O compartilhamento de ideias promove a difus?o de saberes e a constru??o do empoderamento.

Realmente es necesario tomar acción con este apoyo de empoderamiento hacia las mujeres, a veces tantos grupos, tantos esfuerzos se canalizan o se concentran en el lugar equivocado, por ejemplo aquí en Perú encuentras en Lima capital, muchísimos de estos grupos y son interesantes verlos en acción, sin embargo la real situación grave y compleja no se da en la capital, saben dónde se da? en provincias país, donde los apegos culturales, sus costumbres falta de oportunidades, hacen que las mujeres no puedan elegir, no puedan tener mayor participación en un mundo de igualdad y todos estos planes no existen para ellas. Debemos canalizar todos estos esfuerzos de muchos grupos de mujeres en los lugares correctos sin agredir su cultura, creencias etc

While working as a programme officer at ActionAid I worked with the women's forum in Nebbi district, when we did work together, there were opportunities for each person to learn, use their skills and provide constructive support for the whole collective. I still see the happy faces and the strong chair person who always managed to find time to reach each of us. It was always work in progress, with fun learning moments and a supportive network. It was fun to come together each quarter and review our work.

When it comes to building partnerships, I believe the roadmap is very clear: - Identify your purpose and strategy - Map the context / ecosystem - Connect your goal with potential partners that align with your values and mission - Engage in conversations and negotiations about agreements, goals, and roles & responsibilities - Measure impact However, when discussing women's empowerment, the primary key is to never lose sight of women. Hear them, see them, and work for them. Women's empowerment can look very different from one culture to another and from one generation to the next. Align with partners that have a mission, values, and an approach that is sensitive, caring, and respectful toward this topic.

By demonstrating solidarity, challenging societal norms, educating about biases and inequalities, women serve as role models for future generations. Personally, I strive for a more inclusive and equitable world and advocate legislative reforms that address systematic issues

En estas alianzas por el empoderamiento de las mujeres, antes de formalizar acuerdos con otras organizaciones, me gusta verificar el enfoque y teoría que nos respalda. Particularmente me inclino más por el "fix the system" que por el "fix the women". Más foco en la estructura, cultura y normas que en arreglar algo defectuoso en ellas. Pero ese, y otros aspectos, deben discutirse a fondo en el proceso de negociar acuerdos y dise?ar actividades. De otro modo, se cae en incoherencias y posteriores rupturas. La filosofía de base compartida, es el piso que le da soporte a todo el trabajo por venir.

Let us point out that this problem is particularly specific to developing countries. We must prioritize the education of young girls through public-private training partnerships! These initiatives provide economic opportunities and break down discriminatory cultural norms. Involving young girls in the design of programs ensures their relevance and promotes their leadership. By investing in their education, we create a lasting impact for the development of the entrepreneurial autonomy of the women they will become.

For lasting impact, prioritize continual communication, collaboration, and evaluation in your partnership. This allows for adjustments and ensures your efforts keep empowering women. Building strong partnerships takes time and effort, but following these steps paves the way for a significant positive influence.