Transformation

Young Women Emerge—YWE—is all about helping girls and young women transform their lives.

To emerge means to rise up—from being unseen or overlooked to standing strong and visible. It’s about breaking through challenges, finding your own power, and taking charge of your future.

For these young women, emerging means smashing barriers, gaining confidence, owning their voice, and making choices that positively influence not just their lives, but their communities too.

Here in the DRC, poverty, violence, and gender inequality have thrown so many obstacles in their way. But YWE shows up with the right support at the right time to light that spark for change.

Think of YWE like a chrysalis—holding space for growth and transformation. We provide what’s needed exactly when it’s needed, helping these young women emerge stronger and ready to succeed.

We work with girls and young women who are already fighting hard to change their stories. Our job is to see that fire inside them, fuel it, and help it grow. We remove the walls that block their path to education, open doors to vocational skills, and build strong mentorship bonds. Together, we create a clear roadmap and offer steady support so they can shape their futures.

Through leadership training, mentorship, and connecting them to networks, we help young women build self-esteem, understand their rights, and make smart choices about school, work, relationships, and health. Right now, this means fewer early pregnancies and health risks. Down the line, it means challenging old norms, pushing for equality, and seeing more women lead in every part of society.

Because when young women rise, everything around them rises too.