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.
2022
It all started with a bold idea. In 2022, Ms. Khadija Sesay, visionary advocate, changemaker, and unstoppable force for democracy, decided it was time to shake things up. She founded Women in Monitoring and Advancing Global Elections (WIMAGE), a movement dedicated to ensuring free, fair, and inclusive electoral processes worldwide.
For three years, WIMAGE championed election observation, policy advocacy, and leadership training for women in politics. But the world was changing, and so was the fight for empowerment. By 2025, WIMAGE realized that true change didn’t stop at the ballot box—it extended to governance, economic inclusion, and systemic reform. So, in a moment of bold reinvention, WIMAGE leveled up and became the Worldwide Initiative for Monitoring and Advancing Government Empowerment
What started as an election-focused movement has evolved into a global powerhouse. WIMAGE would no longer focus solely on elections but on strengthening governance systems, advocating for equity-driven policies, and championing the voices of underrepresented groups. And that was just the beginning…
WIMAGE’s impact quickly gained momentum. In just a few years, it established a global presence, setting up 11 national chapters in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Gambia, Zambia, Uganda, and the United Kingdom that connected grassroots activists with policymakers. With the launch of initiatives such as the Youth Leadership and Innovation Program and the Education and Lifelong Learning Program, WIMAGE empowered young leaders and enhanced access to quality education.
The organization also harnessed the power of data-driven advocacy, creating a Global Open Data Portal that allowed governments, researchers, and activists to track gender disparities and governance gaps. These initiatives informed key policy recommendations and shaped more inclusive governance structures worldwide.
WIMAGE’s principles of accountability, diversity, equality, and inclusion became the driving force behind its work. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the organization ensured that its initiatives contributed to global efforts for gender equality, reduced inequalities, and strong institutions.
With its reputation growing, WIMAGE took center stage in critical global discussions. In October 2023, the organization played a central role in observing Liberia’s elections to reinforce its commitment to democratic integrity. In April 2024, it announced a significant global expansion, which cemented its influence as a catalyst for government empowerment.
Today, WIMAGE stands as a symbol of transformation. What began as a mission to ensure election fairness has evolved into a force for structural change that influences governance, policy, and economic inclusion on a global scale. Recognizing the need for a broader impact beyond electoral processes, WIMAGE has now transitioned to Monitoring and Advancing Government Empowerment (WIMAGE), a name that reflects its expanded focus on strengthening governance, advocating for accountability, and fostering inclusive leadership at all levels.
This transition marks a new era in which WIMAGE actively engages in policy reform, governance capacity building, and strategic partnerships to create sustainable change. By maximizing data-driven perceptions, promoting civic participation, and championing marginalized voices, WIMAGE continues to shape governance structures that prioritize
equity and transparency. With each milestone, WIMAGE moves closer to realizing its vision of a world where empowerment is not just a goal but a lived reality for all.
And the journey continues…
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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