International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is an annual campaign that promotes women in engineering and showcases the exciting career prospects available to girls in the industry. Launched in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) in the UK, it has since gained international recognition, receiving UNESCO patronage in 2016. INWED encourages various groups, including governments, educational institutions, corporations, professional…
Black is beautiful! During the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month. This year’s theme was  Black Health and Wellness. This theme honors not only the contributions of Black intellectuals and medical practitioners to Western medicine, but also other forms of knowledge (e.g., birth workers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, and so on) from across Africa. Here at Fempower, we recognize the Black community’s achievements and experiences. May…
Greetings, We have only recently started the New Year, always remember that you are appreciated and strong, no matter what the year brings. We are excited about the response to our CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MISS. AFRICA SEED-FUND IMPACT PROGRAM. We are extending the application deadline to March 15th due to an overwhelming response in the last month. We want to enable as…
Weâre all in a hurry, it seems. We want everything now; happiness now, success now, health now, love now. Not surprisingly, this is the way we approach our goals and life changes as well. Patience is hard to come by: we expect results now, and if we havenât reached our goal yet, it must be because weâre not working hard enough or…
Holiday Greetings! Whether we’ve been under a lockdown or limited to socially isolated outings, 2021 has been unlike any other year in history. It has taught us to never take anything for granted again. It’s important to recognize and celebrate your wins. The problem with not doing so is that we lose motivation, and motivation is what keeps us on track…
Yes, We Can!! Letâs talk about Feminism, who is a Feminist? Feminists have been attached with so many negative stereotypes including: Feminists hate men. Feminists are angry. Feminists are unattractive and not feminine. All feminists are lesbians. Feminists are all pro-choice. If you are a feminist, you cannot be religious. All feminists are career women and do not support stay-at-home moms. Feminists can…
Who runs the world? Girls! Yaas Queens, We run the world! We make ends meet, handle an insane amount of stress and still, we are persistently strong. Here at Fempower, we would love to appreciate all the strong women out there who stand up for themselves and face the world. In the month of August, we celebrated Women’s Equality Day on the…
Yes Sis, Depend on none other than you. The words âindependent womanâ is a very positive and empowering term. Being independent means having the confidence to make your own decisions and choices. It also means having the courage and strength to voice out your thoughts and opinions and having the finances to buy whatever you want (without needing your man/family…
Yes!! You are Important! Everyone can use a little encouragement now and then. Sadly, both inner struggles and external setbacks are an unavoidable part of being human. Negativity, self-doubts, and fear are hindrances to oneâs journey to personal success, you need to create more happiness and look at your life in a more positive way. You should always be proud…
This month of  May is for Mothers. On the 9th just yesterday, we celebrated International Mothers Day.  The world came together and celebrated the supreme sacrifices made by mothers, and the impact of mothers on society. Mothers have always been known as multitasking heroines. They run the affairs of the home to ensure everyone is taken care of and they have seemed to effortlessly juggle…