We advance the needs of Tegaru women in Tigray and across the diaspora through advocacy, social, health, cultural and educational initiatives.
Who We Are
Tegaru Women for Tigray was started by a group of Tegaru Women from the diaspora who came together to discuss the disproportionate impact this war is having on women and girls. It brought back painful memories of when we were displaced because of Ethiopia’s Derg regime that committed mass executions, imprisonment, torture, a catastrophic famine in Tigray. We exchanged ideas of how we could contribute our skills and resources to support a post war Tigray that can improve women and girls, educational, economic and health outcomes.
Our Vision
Tegaru Women for Tigray is committed to amplifying the plight of women and girls in Tigray, the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. We are dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Tigray through advocacy, cultural, economic, educational, social and health initiatives.
Our Mission
We act as global leaders and community builders in promoting and advancing the dignity, health, justice, respect, rights and security of Tegaru women in Tigray and across the diaspora. We utilize our knowledge and mobilize resources to enhance the wellbeing of Tegaru women in Tigray and across the diaspora.
Our Values
We value a woman and girls right to self-determination, autonomy and freedom of expression
We value the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls and the communities they reside in
We value the need to protect and promote the social, economic and educational aspirations of Tegaru women
We value community, collaboration, respect, honesty and integrity
We value our communities ability to inspire each other and be inspired by others
We value social justice and sustainable peacebuilding
We value making a positive impact in the lives of all Tegarus in Tigray and across the diaspora
Interested in Getting Involved?
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