Women in Mining Leadership Development Program

This intensive five-day program brought together 25 women leaders from artisanal mining communities across West Africa to build capacity in organizational management, advocacy, and sustainable mining practices.

Training Modules

  • Strategic planning and organizational development
  • Financial management for mining cooperatives
  • Advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Gender mainstreaming in mining policies
  • Environmental management and safety protocols

Participant Impact

Participants left with concrete action plans for their communities and formed a regional network for ongoing support and collaboration.

"This training gave me the confidence to lead our cooperative and negotiate better terms with buyers," said participant Ama Serwaa.