What are the aims of Women for a Change?

The aims of Women for a Change (WFAC) are to bring women together, through a global network of women and women’s groups, and to build trust and understanding between women from diverse cultures and backgrounds, so that together we can:

1. Provide socially and economically disadvantaged women and girls with essential services and funding.
2. Develop an online, multilingual advice centre.
3. Develop solutions to problems which affect women and their families.
4. Help women develop sustainable enterprises and promote ethical employment.

To read the full aims and objectives as registered at Companies House on 01/10/08 please click here
To read our Mission Statement please click here

Who runs Women for a Change?

Women for a Change is run by two Trustees, Chris Crowstaff and Jane Young.
The Trustees work closely with a multicultural advisory board of 28 women from 6 continents and speaking 14 different languages. All staff are currently volunteers and work together online in a ‘virtual’ office.

What is the legal structure of Women for a Change?

Women for a Change is a non-profits company, registered in the UK.
The two Trustees are the Directors.
The registered address is: 1 Riverside House, Heron Way, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2XN, United Kingdom.
The company number is: 6712633

How did Women for a Change start?

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Jane Young and Chris Crowstaff are the founder members. They started Women for a Change in May 2008, with the online community being launched at the end of July.
In a little over a year WFAC has grown to almost 750 supporters.
It is in the process of registering WFAC Uganda following a field study there in the summer.
Is in discussions with a student group from Cameroon who want to register as a WFAC group.
Is preparing to welcome women's organisations from Pakistan, Uganda and India under the WFAC Umbrella.

What is the Women for Change structure?

WFAC TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees determines the strategy, mission, goals and objectives of WFAC. They oversee and manage affairs of WFAC International and provide guidance and support to the teams of Coordinators.

COUNTRY COORDINATORS
Our Country Coordinators enable WFAC to develop projects in individual countries and appointing a Country Coordinator is the first step to establishing WFAC in the respective country.
A WFAC Country Coordinator is responsible for running the respective online country group and, as such time as the group is ready, registering WFAC in her country and exploring fundraising regulations there. She brings together a committee for her country.
With the help of WFAC International, the committee researches which women’s issues are most relevant and identifies the best ways to provide support.
The committee is responsible for applying for funding, appointing project leaders and developing projects. The Country Coordinator and her committee will also help women to set up Local WFAC Groups, throughout the country. These are independent, women’s self-help groups affiliated to WFAC.

PROJECT COORDINATORS
A WFAC Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the relevant project, including working with our Volunteers Coordinator to bring together a team of volunteers to assist with the work.

Why is Women for a Change a 'women only' organisation?

Women for a Change is about developing solutions to women’s problems. It’s about giving women a chance to work together to solve problems which affect women and their families.

How can I get involved in Women for a Change?

You can join Women for a Change's Online Community and meet the fast-growing international team of supporters. If you have time to spare, there are many projects in which you are very welcome to join, as well as many more which you can help to develop.

What is the Women for a Change Community?

The Women for a Change Community is a pioneering social network, where women meet in order to develop practical ways to help each other, as well as to chat and share experiences. It is a multicultural community, aimed at building trust and understanding between women from diverse backgrounds.
A multilingual facility is currently being developed by a team of translators. By joining the community , you are becoming part of a new grassroots movement for change.
A movement to connect, support and empower women everywhere, thus helping to create a more balanced world.