About Us
Who We Are
We are a feminist and youth community based organization from Zimbabwe founded in 2018 with the aims to address socio-economic challenges that women and girls are facing in acquiring opportunities and resources to fully participate in sustainable economy.
The organization also focuses on women’s involvement in governance and leadership processes with the aim to develop the community whilst nurturing the environment both in peri urban and rural vulnerable spaces through trainings, advocacy and awareness raising.
Why We Exist
We exist to promote and support each other as women, to collaborate and use our innovation and creativity to enhance our livelihoods. We strive to go beyond our limits to fight poverty and inequality that exist in our society.
How We Are Organized
We are a community membership-based organization that operates in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Manicaland and Harare Metropolitan.
The organization has its main offices in Harare and Chitungwiza with representatives active in its various areas of work to ensure the effective implementation and the sustainability of its efforts.
Our 5 Key Impact Areas
1
Women's economic empowerment and livelihoods
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Community development, ;learning and dialogue platforms
2
Agroecology and environmental stewardship
5
Providing community engagement platforms
3
Gender equity and feminist leadership
Our Vision, Mission & Values
- Vision
- Mission
- Values
A just and equitable society where women and girls are free from poverty.
Empowering women and girls to lead, thrive, and transform their communities through skills and solidarity.
- Transparency, Accountability and Integrity - In the way we manage the resources entrusted to us, account and represent SWET in all spheres.
- Equity, Equality and Justice - Especially as this relates to addressing the structural causes of continued inequalities against women, irrespective of religion, age, disability, and other intersecting inequalities.
- Teamwork and Collaboration - Harnessing our strengths and collaborating with like-minded players in advancing our cause.
- Rootedness and Direct Voice - Rooting in communities and empowering communities to know, exercise, and claim their rights: “nothing about us without us”.
- Non-Discrimination - We will not discriminate on any grounds, religion, or sexual orientation, and we will dismantle biases.
- Servant Leadership - Wherever we have leadership structures, our office bearers shall embody servant leadership built on humility, empathy, love, honesty, listening and feminist leadership values.
- A Feminist Outfit Rooted in Communities