Women for Dignity and Development Foundation, WODIDEF in acronym, was created by people concerned with the deterioration of social, physical, health and mental situation of women and girls including refugee and immigrant as well as visible minority women and children in Canada.
Most of the times, people wonder how human rights can make a difference in the reality of women’s lives. The very notion of human rights implies universal application to both women and men; however, the development of international human rights laws has been partial and androcentric, privileging a masculine world view. For most women in the world, reality is long work hours in agriculture or the home, with little or no renumeration, while faced with political and legal processes that ignore their contribution to society and accord little recognition of their particular needs. From conception to old age, womanhood is full of risks: abortion, infanticide because of the social and economic pressure to have sons in some cultures; of malnutrition because of social practices of giving men and boys priority with respect to food; of less access to health care than men; of endemic violence against women in all forms due to societal norms that systematically.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Goal
At WODIDEF, we strive to build a world where every woman and child lives free from violence and has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Vision
We envision a world where vulnerable women and children are free from violence, oppression, and discrimination; a world in which they are empowered to take control of their lives and contribute meaningfully to society. We are committed to upholding dignity, equity, accountability, transparency, and solidarity with marginalized populations, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, flourish, and achieve their fullest potential.
Our Mission
WODIDEF’s mission is to improve the living conditions of vulnerable women and children and to promote community well-being through the protection and advancement of human rights and humanitarian principles. We defend and protect the rights of women and children at risk through a comprehensive approach that includes research, advocacy, documentation, education, training, and entrepreneurship. By empowering individuals and transforming systems, we work to build inclusive, resilient, and just societies.
How We Assist
WODIDEF provides holistic support designed to empower vulnerable women and children. Our programs include educational workshops that build essential life skills, entrepreneurship training that promotes economic independence, and health services that support overall well-being. We also engage in advocacy to protect rights and raise awareness of the challenges faced by women and children. Through these efforts, we help build strong, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. Your involvement helps make this impact possible.
Our Objectives
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Empower vulnerable women and children through education, training, and entrepreneurship, enabling their active participation in all areas of community life.
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Improve the economic, health, and social well-being of vulnerable women while promoting and protecting the rights of women and children at local, national, and international levels.
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Strengthen the professional capacity of women’s groups and youth associations through training, research, technical skills development, and exchange programs.
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Establish rapid response mechanisms to address serious human rights violations, particularly those affecting vulnerable women and children.
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Provide material and financial support to initiatives that promote women’s autonomy and the holistic development of children.
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Contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts at community, national, and international levels
Our Board Members
