Get to know us

African Women in Mining Empowerment Trust is a women-led non-profit organization that aims to promote gender equality and fair opportunity for women and girls in the mining sector and communities to participate meaningfully in business, leadership, education, decision making and in all spheres of life.

Our mission

AWOME is working with grassroot women empowering them to achieve gender equality; Educating women in artisanal and small scale mining sector and mining communities with knowledge on sustainable mining practices, environmental conservation and sexual reproductive health rights

Our vision

AWOME is part of the decent work for women campaign and gender equality. Which seeks to promote economic rights for women in mining communities by empowering them to access economic assets and opportunities in the mining value chain. Women are part of the important drivers in the economy and albeit the important roles they play in sectors such as mining, they are still faced with several challenges in reaching the apex and enjoying decent work in the sector.

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Sophia Takuva, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.

Sophia Takuva

Founder