About the West Indian Women Network:
The West Indian Women Network was founded by Mrs. Priscilla Ramcharan in November 2019, the organisation did not fully launch until April 2020 with the intention of being a global community of women helping women to grow their businesses and support each other in the Caribben region though it was initially based in Pennsylvania, USA. Between April 2020 to June 2022 the West Indian Women Network saw many ups and downs. The history of the WIWN is logged hereUntil June 2022, when it was finally decided the organisation would be relaunched. After some time the organisation was ready. Finally, it was decided that August 2022 WIWN would relaunch with a more defined mission in mind based out of Pennsylvania, USA and Trinidad and Tobago. To be a network of women for women. By bringing to light the stories of women that would otherwise be left unheard, to educate young girls about the expectations as a woman in the working world and bring awareness to the struggles of women locally and regionally.
Vision
To inspire young girls to become the embodiment of women's empowerment by providing the necessary resources.
Mission
WIWN is designed to create a network of Caribbean women around the Globe. We intend to become a network of women who work together to provide a safe future for young ladies and support each other. Our goals are:
To help women share their businesses and collaborate in achieving our initiatives.
To promote self-empowerment.
To spread awareness of women's stories.
To educate young women about independence and allowing them to be confident through their journeys.
To create opportunities for young women.
Summary of the team
Founder and President: Priscilla Ramcharan
Mrs. Ramcharan is a teacher and homeschooling mom, who dabbles in all aspects of education and is passionate about writing.Mrs. Ramcharan earned her high school diploma at Miss Porter's School. She then studied English Literature for two years at Haverford College. During her Haverford years, she studied Shakespeare, Dickinson, Caribbean Literature, Women's Literature, and Spanish Literature. She studied abroad at The University of the West Indies in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago for one year where she studied Phonetics and Caribbean Literature. She then earned her B.A. in English Literature online at Ashford University, followed by becoming certified to teach ESL with TEFLEN Training College.She is most passionate about providing opportunities for women to gain financial independence and providing for kids in need as seen through her project love non profit. She believes strongly in the term "women for women" she sees us as team of women working together to allow other women to grow into success and be empowered through their independence.
Vice President: Majidah Hosein
Majidah is an undergraduate student at the University of the West Indies completing her BSc. in Biochemistry and Biology, She intends to complete an MD programme in the US.
Majidah displays many honorable characteristics, she is candid, hard working and stands up for animal welfare, youth advocacy, gender equity and women's empowerment. Learn more about Majidah hereMajidah is passionate about women's rights and women's empowerment. She contacted Mrs. Ramcharan and it led to the relaunching of the WIWN. Her main goal is assisting other organisations who wish to empower women
Secretary: Coming soon...
Treasurer: Coming soon...
Become a Member:
WIWN members are informed about up and coming events before it is announced to the public.
For more consistent and involved members it may be possible to join our board of executives.
Members who regularly volunteer are qualified for a certificate commemorating their completed volunteer hours under our organization.You can become a member of WIWN here
Volunteer:
WIWN celebrates our volunteers. Persons are qualified for recommendation letters after logging a minimum of 20 hours with our organization. Persons who regularly volunteer are qualified for a certificate commemorating their completed hours.You can learn about upcoming events which you can volunteer for here
You can become a volunteer for WIWN events here
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