To be a catalyst for global empowerment by fostering transparency, ensuring accountability, and driving civic engagement.
A world where empowerment is a lived reality for all.
When we began as Women in Monitoring & Auditing Global Elections (WIMAGE), our mission was clear: to stand at the frontlines of democracy, ensuring every voice was counted. That powerful work shaped who we are today.
Along the way, we realized that elections are just one piece of the puzzle. The real test of democracy happens daily—in how governments open their doors to citizens, how institutions embrace accountability, and how people are empowered to shape their future.
This realization pushed us to expand our mission into open governance, citizen participation, and accountability at every level.
Our new name isn't just a formality; it's a reflection of our growth. It honors our origins while embracing the larger responsibility we now carry. We are stepping forward with a name that tells the truth about our journey and our future.
The name has changed. The mission has expanded. But our promise remains the same:
To fight for transparency. To demand accountability. To elevate the voices of citizens.
Thank you for walking this path with us. The best chapters are still ahead.
Our programs directly advanced gender equality, youth leadership, and strong institutions, proving that strategic investment in communities fosters both transparency and innovation.
This has been a year of resilience and collaboration. Guided by our mission to empower women and youth, we have deepened our impact across our country chapters by advancing these critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Mariatu, a young leader from Sierra Leone, joined our civic leadership training. Equipped with advocacy skills, she now leads a youth coalition influencing local council decisions. Her story reflects how a modest investment in one youth creates change for an entire community.
Every contribution is maximized for impact. Here is how we allocate our funding:
On behalf of the WIMAGE team, I thank our partners and communities. Together, we are proving that transparency, equity, and sustainability are the foundation of inclusive growth.
— Khadija Sesay
Founder & CEO
Focus: Engaging youth in governance, supporting entrepreneurship and social innovation, and fostering intergenerational solutions for sustainable change, customized to national youth needs.
Focus: Expanding access to quality education, emphasizing digital literacy and STEM, and promoting lifelong learning as a driver of personal and societal progress, with tailored national programs.
Focus: Bringing government to the people and the people to the Government. Focus on fostering transparency and accountability in local and national governments. It also aims to bring the voices of the people in decision-making spaces as at the local and national development agenda discussions.
Focus: Tackling gender disparities, boosting women’s and marginalized communities’ participation in leadership and decision-making, and supporting transformative, gender-sensitive policies tailored to local contexts.
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