KAIROS’ Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program supports grassroots women’s organizations that are building sustainable, just and inclusive peace in Colombia, Palestine/Israel, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and the Philippines, all of which have experienced long-term conflict. Among other things, these organizations provide counseling, legal support, human rights training and accompaniment to women victims and survivors of militarized conflict. They strive to increase the participation of women in peace processes at all levels.
Global Affairs Canada is providing the Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program with financial support from 2018 to 2023, making it possible for KAIROS’ partner organizations to greatly expand their capacity and increase their impact.
KAIROS needs to raise funds to match the government’s contribution and we need your help! Until December 31, 2023, every dollar you donate to our Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security partners will generate an additional $3 in funding from Global Affairs Canada.
Meet the partners…
Organización Feminina Popular (OFP)
"Women in Colombia are active in the implementation of the peace process, but face a backlash of increased violence and insecurity by those who oppose peace. Our program provides psychosocial and legal support to women survivors of violence, and educational programs on human rights that allows women to become active citizens and agents of change.”
Yolanda Becerra, Organización Femenina Popular
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KAIROS has been working with OFP since 2001.
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Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre
“We work with grassroots women who are active in the implementation of the National Action Plan for UN Security Council resolution 1325. Our programs ameliorate the predicament we face on a daily basis, and inspire the women of our community to become active citizens in Palestine.”
Lucy Talgieh, Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre
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KAIROS has been working with Wi'am since 2012.
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South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC)
"The role of women in peace building in South Sudan is crucial. Church women and other community-based groups are contributing to the peace-building process by leading peaceful prayer processions, promoting dialogue between the parties in conflict, and providing opportunities for negotiation, debate and forgiveness."
Anges Wasuk Petia, Coordinator, SSCC National Women's Program
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KAIROS has been working with SSCC since its foundation in 2013. Before that, the ecumenical coalitions that preceded KAIROS had partnered with the Sudan Council of Churches since the early 1970's.
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Ecumenical Voice for Human Rights and Peace (EcuVoice)
"We work closely with Indigenous and Moro peoples, women and children who have suffered abuse and exploitation in evacuation centers. Their initiative to set up their own schools, despite bombings and other military operations intended to silence them, will prevail."
Dr. Anie Bautista, National Coordinator, EcuVoice
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KAIROS has been working with EcuVoice since 2002.
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Héritiers de la Justice (HJ)
"The Legal Clinical Project enables the women we accompany to increase their socio-economic empowerment, to claim and enjoy more effectively their civil and political rights at a time when the DRC is on the road to democratization, and become true actors for peace in their households, communities and in the country."
Chantal Bilulu, Coordinator, Héritiers de la Justice Women and Children's Program
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KAIROS has been working with Héritiers de la Justice since 2005.
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For every $1 you donate, our partners will get $4
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