Welcome
SAWW,
a Canadian-based organization, was established in 1997. Created, as a
forum,
to commemorate South African Women’s Day. The day, August 9th, 1956,
when 20 000 women from all over South Africa, marched together for freedom.
Women, representing all of socio-economic backgrounds converged.
SAWW carries the spirit of these South African women. Together, continuing
forward. A diverse group of women, SAWW is dedicated to fostering the
spirit of
Ubuntu in all of us and to the empowerment of South African women
- both in
South Africa and in Canada. Working together, supporting one
another.
Committed to empowering the spirit of noble living and valuing the
gifts
of women.
MISSION
We
will EMPOWER through education and health promotion
We will SUPPORT through funding
We will HONOUR through celebration and recognition
VISION
South
African Women For Women is a diverse organisation committed to supporting
South African women
Through education and health care initiatives, we contribute to the empowerment
of the women of South Africa
Through education and support we contribute to the empowerment of the women
of South Africa now residing in Canada
We will honour those who have struggled and celebrate those who have achieved
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10th ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH
AFRICAN
Click on the picture
to see more
about the 1959
Women's March
2006 has been declared the "Year of
the Women in South Africa". Its significance arises from the fact
that it marks the 50th anniversary of the women's march to the Union
Buildings on August 9, 1956. Women contributed a great deal and made
unprecedented sacrifices as their contribution to defeat their
oppression.
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