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Women of Worth – (WOW) is a network of women across the city who believe that they can be agents of change. By empowering women and standing up for justice and equality in every facet of life and society, WOW seeks to help women be the best they can be.

By choice or by necessity, a woman’s day is often a balancing act between work and home. Between the files and the business meetings, the cooking and the cleaning, a woman’s time is completely taken up. So, when does she make time for herself ?

Is time for oneself important? Yes, absolutely. A woman needs refreshment for her mind, body and soul. To work through issues that mean a lot to her. To discover her hidden potential. To better her inborn skills. To be the person she wants to be.

Apart from the pressures of everyday life are the pressures that come from the world outside. A woman is often expected to perform within the parameters that culture, tradition and society prescribe. But today’s woman needs to be strong enough to rise above the forces that control her potential. Questions that daunt the women of today are: Who am I ? What am I capable of? How can I live up to my dreams? How can I overcome the forces that try to control me? How does God see me?

WOW works with women to find the answers to these vital questions. WOW bases its belief in the Bible which says that God created man and woman equal and in His Image. The mission of WOW is to help women realize the ‘image of God’ in them so that they can live fruitful and fulfilled lives.

Activities

Creating awareness

• Agents of transformation
  WOW believes in standing up for issues of justice and equality concerning women. Our seminars and conferences address issues that concern women such as domestic violence, the law and women, equal participation for women at all levels, and gender discrimination. We advocate the need for a better tomorrow for women from all walks of life.

Training and Equipping

• Enabling women to achieve their full potential
  Through psychologists, counsellors, motivational speakers and professionals from different fields, WOW conducts workshops and seminars on topics such as The Power of a Positive Attitude, Managing Time Effectively, Beating Stress, Overcoming Depression, and Personality Development. We hope to encourage and equip women to be who they were meant to be.

COUNSELING SERVICE
Whatever the problem – domestic violence, sexual or dowry harassment, rape, addiction – women in crisis find a listening ear and practical help at the WOW Counselling Centre. We also counsel women on how to handle their everyday challenges with increased effectiveness, clarity and confidence. Other counselling services include student counseling, career guidance, premarital counseling and advice on marriage and parenting.

NETWORKING
We believe in working alongside other like-minded movements and individuals to build a better world for women. Our readiness to network with others also enables us to put women in touch with the right resources at the right time to meet their specific needs.

WOW IN SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
WOW is available to conduct Life Skills and Value Education Programs for students in schools and colleges. We deal with issues that students face such as Peer Pressure, Right Choices, Sex Education, AIDS awareness programs. Understanding the Mentally and Physically Challenged and Being Socially Responsible.

THE WOW BAND
Some messages sound better when set to music. The all-women WOW band performs contemporary music that not only entertains but uplifts. The band has performed at venues across the country for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Using both cover numbers and original compositions, the WOW band uses music to positively impact people's lives.

THE WOW LOUNGE
Very much a women's zone, the WOW Lounge is the hub from where all WOW activities are coordinated. Women are free to drop in any time of the day to chat, drink a relaxing cup of coffee, browse the WOW library of books and magazines or watch a movie. Some of the activities going on at the WOW Lounge include MOPS – a twice-a-month get-together of Mothers of Preschoolers (childcare is provided) – and the WOW Lounge Night – a once-a-month night of fun, food and thought-provoking discussions for single women.

To be a part of WOW, please contact us at women_of_worth@yahoo.com