Transformation
Emerge means rising from obscurity into visibility. For young women in DRC, poverty, political violence, and gender inequality have disrupted their paths. Young Women Emerge (YWE) provides crucial resources at the right moment to spark transformation. Our focus is on supporting those already demonstrating resilience—amplifying their strength and perseverance.
Young Women Emerge identifies and empowers young women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in vulnerable circumstances, transforming them into powerful agents of change. We are committed to supporting young women and girls who are already demonstrating resilience in changing their circumstances. Our role is to recognize their persistence, nurture it, and amplify its impact. By removing barriers to secondary education, facilitating vocational skills development, and fostering mentorship, YWE offers a clearer path and supportive roadmap for motivated girls and young women to take ownership of their futures. Delivering the right resources at pivotal moments—acting as a chrysalis for transformation—YWE helps spark and nurture their development, leading to their emergence and success.
Concretely, this looks like:
Providing engaging leadership trainings that empower YWE girls and young women.
Cultivating a strong network of peer educators and mentors.
Developing a functional professional network to support job searches.
Enhancing knowledge of governance and democratic processes.
Short-Term Outcomes:
Expanding girls' and young women's knowledge of their rights, self-esteem, and empowerment.
Strengthening mentoring skills among participants.
Preventing unwanted pregnancies and STI transmission.
Empowering girls and young women to make key life decisions about education, marriage, career, and family planning.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Advancing gender equity and equality in roles and responsibilities.
Transforming perceptions and challenging traditional practices.
Building a society that recognizes and values women's contributions beyond the home.
Increasing the representation of women in leadership positions across various sectors.