Women Ascension

Women Ascension Empowered by In-Power: Uniting 5 continents in a global mission for quality of life and sustainable economic leadership [email protected]

Women Ascension is a global non-profit organization advancing gender equality and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across 134 countries and every continent. Since 2021, we have worked to enhance economic stability, social inclusion, and the quality of life for women worldwide. Key Achievements:

Connected women in 134 countries through virtual platforms. Awarded 18+ scholarships for Bachel

or’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes. Trained 26,500+ women with vocational and technical skills. Mentored 2800+ women entrepreneurs with resources and investment access. Elevated 4500+ women into leadership roles within their communities. All programmes are free of charge and delivered remotely, ensuring accessibility beyond financial or geographic barriers. Our flagship One Million Leadership Programme 2030 prepares emerging leaders with skills, mentorship, and global networks for sustainable impact. Our initiatives span community outreach, climate action, cultural heritage, peace and justice, research, publishing, digital advocacy, and AI & STEAM learning. Guided by Khidmat; service to humanity, we remain committed to building an equitable and sustainable future for all.

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.119Empowered Women, Empowering Generations – Leadership, Mentorship and Commu...
23/08/2026

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.119

Empowered Women, Empowering Generations – Leadership, Mentorship and Community Impact

Women Ascension Community Outreach Department (WACO)

Date: 27 August 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Speaker: Dr. Justine Chinoperekweiyi
Moderator: Habiba Mahmud Umar Fellow, Women Ascension Community Outreach

Discussion Focus:

• Understand the role of women’s leadership in creating positive change across families, communities, and society.
• Explore how mentorship can empower women and support personal, professional, and leadership development.
• Learn how women can use their skills, experiences, and knowledge to support and inspire younger generations.
• Explore practical ways to strengthen community engagement, collaboration, and collective action.
• Understand the importance of role models, peer support, and intergenerational learning in empowering women and girls.
• Identify ways women can turn leadership and mentorship into meaningful and sustainable community impact.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a stronger understanding of women’s leadership and its impact on communities.
• Gain greater confidence in mentoring, supporting, and empowering others.
• Improve leadership, communication, collaboration, and community engagement skills.
• Understand how mentorship can create opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Develop practical approaches to supporting younger women and future leaders.
• Build greater readiness to contribute to positive and sustainable community change.

Certificates will be provided upon completion of the WAOML WACO Series.

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Decent Work and Economic Growth | – Reduced Inequalities | – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | – Partnerships for the Goals

Registration link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtBvJeqORdCK5aoqEGpktS?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4

Women Ascension is proud to welcome Maggie Mwenya from as our new mentor.Maggie Mwenya is a Youth & Gender Specialist ...
23/08/2026

Women Ascension is proud to welcome Maggie Mwenya from as our new mentor.

Maggie Mwenya is a Youth & Gender Specialist and Women’s Economic Empowerment Thought Leader with over seven years of experience designing and implementing programs that create inclusive pathways for girls and young women from education to sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.

As Chapter Chairperson for CAMFED Zambia, she has led initiatives that strengthen girls’ access to education, leadership development, and economic opportunities, while mentoring young women as they transition from school to employment or entrepreneurship. She also serves as a Mentor and Youth Coach for the Women Creating Wealth Program, providing guidance, skills development, and empowerment support to women pursuing economic independence.

In addition, Maggie actively contributes to regional decision-making, including cross-border trade initiatives supporting women across the COMESA region. Through policy engagement and regional collaboration, she works to expand economic opportunities for girls and women across borders.

She is passionate about collaborating with organizations and stakeholders committed to youth and gender empowerment, effective programme leadership, women’s economic advancement, and sustainable development in Zambia and the wider region.

Maggie joins our global mission through the Women Ascension One Million Leadership Programme, uniting five continents for quality of life and sustainable economic leadership by 2030.

We are deeply honored to have her onboard in shaping the future of inclusive, empowered, and transformative leadership.



Women Ascension Internal Mentorship ProgramWomen Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Skills Development (WASD)Men...
23/08/2026

Women Ascension Internal Mentorship Program

Women Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Skills Development (WASD)

Mentorship Session 6.118

Entrepreneurship & Micro-Enterprise

Mentor: Clara Chimedza
Moderator: N**i Husaini Head, Women Ascension Skills Development

Date: 26 August 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Recording

Session Recordings and Community Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/

Key Discussion Focus

• Understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and micro-enterprise development.
• Explore how to identify business opportunities based on community needs, skills, and available resources.
• Learn how to develop and refine simple and practical business ideas.
• Understand basic business planning, budgeting, pricing, and financial management.
• Explore practical strategies for starting and managing a small enterprise.
• Learn how customer needs, marketing, communication, and sustainable business relationships can support business success.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a stronger understanding of entrepreneurship and micro-enterprise development.
• Gain practical skills for identifying and evaluating business opportunities.
• Improve ability to develop simple and realistic business ideas.
• Build basic skills in budgeting, pricing, planning, and financial management.
• Increase confidence in starting and managing a small business or income-generating activity.
• Develop greater readiness to pursue entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

This is an internal mentorship session exclusively for Women Ascension One Million Leadership Fellows and the Department Head of Women Ascension Skills Development (WASD).

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Decent Work and Economic Growth | – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | – Partnerships for the Goals

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.117Discovering Your Worth – Building Confidence Through Self-Awareness, Leade...
22/08/2026

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.117

Discovering Your Worth – Building Confidence Through Self-Awareness, Leadership and Personal Growth

Women Ascension Community Outreach Department (WACO)

Date: 26 August 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Speaker: Dr. Justine Chinoperekwe
Moderator: Habiba Mahmud Umar Fellow, Women Ascension Community Outreach

Discussion Focus:

• Understand the importance of self-awareness in building confidence and personal growth
• Explore personal strengths, values, abilities, and areas for development
• Learn practical strategies for building self-confidence and a positive self-image
• Understand how self-awareness can support effective leadership and decision-making
• Explore ways to overcome self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and personal challenges
• Develop a growth mindset and take greater ownership of personal and professional development

Expected Outcomes:

• Develop a stronger understanding of self-awareness and personal worth
• Gain greater confidence in recognizing and communicating personal strengths
• Improve ability to identify personal goals, values, and areas for growth
• Build practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and developing resilience
• Strengthen leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Develop greater confidence in pursuing personal, academic, and professional opportunities

Certificates will be provided upon completion of the WAOML WACO Series.

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Register here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtBvJeqORdCK5aoqEGpktS?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.116Lead Yourself First – Building Confidence, Communication, Teamwork & Colla...
21/08/2026

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.116

Lead Yourself First – Building Confidence, Communication, Teamwork & Collaborative Leadership

Women Ascension Skills Development Department (WASD)

Date: 25 August 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Speaker: Afreen Khan
Moderator: Nayyab Shehzadi Fellow, Women Ascension Skills Development

Discussion Focus:

• Understand the importance of self-leadership as the foundation for effective leadership
• Explore practical ways to build confidence, self-awareness, and a positive leadership mindset
• Develop effective communication skills for professional and community settings
• Understand the value of teamwork, trust, respect, and collaboration
• Explore strategies for managing responsibilities, challenges, and team relationships
• Learn how collaborative leadership can strengthen teams and create positive impact

Expected Outcomes:

• Develop greater confidence and self-awareness as an emerging leader
• Improve communication and active listening skills
• Gain practical skills for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Build stronger interpersonal and leadership skills
• Improve ability to contribute positively to teams and group decisions
• Develop a stronger understanding of collaborative leadership and its role in creating meaningful impact

Certificates will be provided upon completion of the WAOML WASD Series.

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Partnerships for the Goals

Register here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eir8WATzDQG8yFrXNJMgfv?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4

Women Ascension Internal Mentorship ProgramWomen Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Learning and Understanding o...
20/08/2026

Women Ascension Internal Mentorship Program

Women Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Learning and Understanding of AI and STEAM (WALUAIS)

Mentorship Session 6.115

From Problem to Project Blueprint

Mentor: Grace Nakiyemba
Moderator: Frishtah Noori Core Team, Women Ascension

Date: 25 August 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube

Session Recordings and Community Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/

Key Discussion Focus

• Understand how to identify real-world problems and turn them into meaningful project ideas.
• Learn how to define a clear problem statement, target beneficiaries, and project goals.
• Explore how to develop practical project objectives, activities, timelines, and expected results.
• Learn how to structure a simple and effective project blueprint.
• Explore basic approaches to planning resources, responsibilities, risks, and implementation.
• Understand how project ideas can respond to community needs and create meaningful impact.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a stronger understanding of project planning and design.
• Gain practical skills for identifying problems and developing project ideas.
• Improve the ability to create clear problem statements, goals, and objectives.
• Learn how to structure project activities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Build confidence in developing practical and realistic project blueprints.
• Develop greater readiness to turn ideas into organized projects and solutions.

This is an internal mentorship session exclusively for Women Ascension One Million Leadership Fellows and the Department Head of Women Ascension Learning and Understanding of AI and STEAM (WALUAIS).

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | – Partnerships for the Goals

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.113Building Your Career Foundation: Career Planning, CV & Cover Letter Writin...
19/08/2026

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.113

Building Your Career Foundation: Career Planning, CV & Cover Letter Writing, Job Applications, Interviews & Professional Communication

Women Ascension Community Outreach Department (WACO)

Date: 24 August 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Speaker: Lydia Quayson Adjei
Moderator: Alia Qenaat Fellow, Women Ascension Skills Development

Discussion Focus:

• Understand the importance of career planning and building a strong professional foundation
• Explore how to identify career goals, skills, interests, and opportunities aligned with professional aspirations
• Learn how to create effective and professional CVs that highlight relevant skills, education, experience, and achievements
• Understand how to write clear and targeted cover letters for different job opportunities
• Explore the process of completing job applications accurately and presenting professional information effectively
• Develop awareness of effective interview preparation and professional communication with employers and colleagues

Expected Outcomes:

• Develop a clearer understanding of career planning and professional goal-setting
• Gain practical skills for creating effective CVs and tailored cover letters
• Improve confidence in completing job applications and presenting professional qualifications
• Develop stronger interview preparation and communication skills
• Learn how to communicate professionally and confidently with employers and colleagues
• Build greater readiness to pursue employment and professional growth opportunities

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Register here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxArJAO1uayI4YsT0H9Pr6?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4

Women Ascension Internal Mentorship ProgramWomen Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Skills Development (WASD)Men...
19/08/2026

Women Ascension Internal Mentorship Program

Women Ascension One Million Leadership Program – Skills Development (WASD)

Mentorship Session 6.112

Vocational & Job-Readiness Skills

Mentor: Kering Lorainey
Moderator: N**i Husaini Head, Women Ascension Skills Development

Date: 23 August 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Session Recordings and Community Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/

Key Discussion Focus

• Understand the importance of vocational and job-readiness skills for entering and succeeding in the workplace.
• Explore essential workplace skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability.
• Learn how to prepare effective CVs, cover letters, job applications, and professional profiles.
• Develop strategies for successful job searching, interviews, and professional networking.
• Explore workplace professionalism, ethics, confidence, and effective communication.
• Identify opportunities for skills development, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and career advancement.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a stronger understanding of essential vocational and job-readiness skills.
• Gain confidence in preparing for employment opportunities.
• Develop the ability to create professional CVs, applications, and career profiles.
• Improve interview, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Gain greater awareness of workplace expectations, professionalism, and professional ethics.
• Build greater readiness to pursue employment, vocational opportunities, and long-term career development.

This is an internal mentorship session exclusively for Women Ascension One Million Leadership Fellows and the Department Head of Women Ascension Skills Development (WASD).

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Decent Work and Economic Growth | – Partnerships for the Goals

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.114Celebrating Shona Heritage – Preserving Culture, Identity and Indigenous K...
19/08/2026

Women Ascension OML Mentorship Session – 6.114

Celebrating Shona Heritage – Preserving Culture, Identity and Indigenous Knowledge

Women Ascension Heritage and Cultural Preservation Department (WAHCP)

Date: 22 August 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. GMT
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live

Speaker: Nyashad zaishe Rushwaya
Moderator: Sisasenkosi Ndlovu Head Assistant, Women Ascension Heritage and Cultural Preservation

Discussion Focus:

• Explore the history, cultural identity, traditions, and heritage of the Shona people
• Understand the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge, languages, customs, and cultural practices
• Examine how traditional knowledge and community practices contribute to education, sustainability, and community well-being
• Discuss the role of young people and communities in protecting and passing cultural heritage to future generations
• Explore how storytelling, arts, language, music, and traditional practices can strengthen cultural identity

Expected Outcomes:

• Develop a stronger understanding of Shona heritage, culture, and identity
• Recognize the value of indigenous knowledge and traditional practices
• Gain awareness of the importance of cultural preservation for future generations
• Understand how communities and young people can contribute to safeguarding cultural heritage
• Explore ways to use education, storytelling, and digital platforms to promote cultural knowledge

In Alignment with:

– Quality Education | – Gender Equality | – Reduced Inequalities | – Sustainable Cities and Communities | – Partnerships for the Goals

Register here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BhpoVyNW2II0KJxSx6BEMR?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4

Women Ascension OML 2030 – Heritage & Culture Preservation Series Did you know that preserving culture means preserving ...
17/08/2026

Women Ascension OML 2030 – Heritage & Culture Preservation Series

Did you know that preserving culture means preserving the stories, languages, knowledge, traditions, and identities that connect generations?

The Women Ascension OML 2030 – Heritage & Culture Preservation Series (WAHCP) explores storytelling, indigenous knowledge, heritage documentation, language preservation, cultural identity, and community-led preservation.

Participants will learn how communities can document, protect, and pass cultural knowledge and traditions to future generations.

Dates: 22nd August – 23rd September 2026
Time: 4:30 PM GMT

Join & Register:
https://lnkd.in/dZdAjsFK
Certificate awarded on completion of the series.

What You Will Gain:
✅ Understanding of cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge
✅ Awareness of language and oral tradition preservation
✅ Practical approaches to documenting heritage and stories
✅ Storytelling and intergenerational learning skills
✅ Understanding of community-led cultural preservation
✅ Opportunities to learn from cultural practitioners, educators, storytellers, and community leaders

Regional Focus:
Africa – Heritage, Language & Storytelling – Exploring Zimbabwean and Botswana heritage through indigenous knowledge, oral traditions, storytelling, and language preservation.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:









Culture is not only what we inherit from the past. It is what we preserve, teach, and pass forward.
Join WAHCP and become part of a learning journey that turns cultural awareness into preservation and heritage into a living connection between generations.

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