WiM-Africa Global Thematic Chapters
Driving Innovation, Collaboration, and Continental Impact
As part of Women in Mining Africa’s (WiM-Africa) strategy to strengthen program delivery and deepen impact across Africa, we have established Global Thematic Chapters.
These chapters serve as continental innovation hubs, designed to coordinate specialized programs, foster cross-border collaboration, and provide structured platforms for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and policy engagement.
Each Global Thematic Chapter is aligned with WiM-Africa’s Strategic Focus Areas (SFs) and Seven-Point Program Agenda (7PPAs), ensuring that all activities contribute directly to the organization’s continental vision.
Beyond program delivery, these chapters function as models of excellence, supporting and mentoring national and local chapters while advancing high-impact initiatives within their respective thematic areas.
Our Global Thematic Chapters
1. ESG & Climate Action Chapter: Leads programs and advocacy focused on environmental governance, gender-based violence (GBV), and climate resilience within the mining sector.
2. Research & Data Chapter: Coordinates research activities, data systems, and policy publications to support evidence-based decision-making across the sector.
3. Value Addition & Market Linkages Chapter: Drives beneficiation, processing, and market access initiatives, including AfCFTA-aligned trade opportunities.
4. Legal & Policy Advocacy Chapter: Promotes legal literacy, compliance, and engagement with policymakers to strengthen inclusive mining frameworks across Africa.
5. NextGen & Youth Leadership Chapter: Develops the next generation of leaders through mentorship, internships, and leadership programs across institutions.
6. Cooperative & Enterprise Empowerment Chapter: Supports the formation and strengthening of cooperatives and women-led enterprises in artisanal and small-scale mining.
7. Digital & Media Advocacy Chapter: Leads storytelling, digital campaigns, podcasts, and content development to amplify voices and influence narratives in mining.
8. Volunteer Mobilization & Membership Chapter: Coordinates WiM-Africa’s continental volunteer movement, university engagement, and diaspora participation.
9. Monitoring, Learning & Impact Chapter: Drives Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems to ensure data-driven programming and measurable outcomes.
10. Continental Exhibitions & Events Chapter: Leads WiM-Africa’s participation and visibility in global and continental platforms, including major mining events and conferences.
11. ASM & Indigenous Miners Chapter: Focused on supporting artisanal and small-scale miners, with emphasis on indigenous women and community-level impact.
12. Corporate & Large-Scale Mining Chapter: Drives gender inclusion, leadership development, and workplace equity initiatives within large-scale mining companies.
13. Gold & Diamond Value Chain Thematic Chapter: A continental platform that connects stakeholders across the gold and diamond value chains, supporting structured participation, enterprise development, and market access for women and men across Africa and the diaspora.