About women – Fundacion wom-en

Equity, Education, and Sustainability

About Wom-en

Mission

At Wom-En, we develop the skills, visibility, and connections of women and youth change agents while supporting organizations in creating equitable and inclusive work environments. In doing so, we close gender gaps and help build more sustainable and fair environments throughout the country.

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading organization in promoting gender equality and empowering women and youth, contributing to the construction of a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society.

Purpose

To transform leadership in order to advocate for a more sustainable and equitable world.
We believe that by strengthening individual and collective capacities, we can generate a lasting and positive impact on our communities and the planet.

Institutional Values

Transparency

Our motivations, intentions, and actions are clear, coherent, and honest.

Empathy

We work assertively while valuing and understanding our diversity.

Excellence

We carry out our processes with the highest quality and full commitment.

Proactivity

We are known for our responsible management, responsiveness, and the energy we bring to our actions.

Theory of Change

Wom-en is based on the belief that sustainable and meaningful change in the lives of women and youth happens when they possess collective power and agency to transform the policies, institutions, and social norms that perpetuate inequality.

At Wom-en, we work through three interconnected strategies:

Training:

We strengthen the capabilities of women and youth, providing them with tools in leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. By connecting their individual aspirations with collective action, we reinforce their agency and transformative leadership.

Visibility:

We inspire and mobilize through real-life role models and stories, highlighting diverse paths of leadership toward equity and sustainability. We believe that showcasing these journeys opens new possibilities for action and belonging.

Connection:

We build networks and activate ecosystems that amplify voices and enable participation. We create safe, purpose-driven, and bold spaces where equity, diversity, and collaborative action can flourish.

Our Journey

Born from a collective dream to transform leadership through equity and sustainability, Fundación Wom-en is legally established.

We opened spaces for dialogue to highlight women leaders in traditionally male-dominated technical fields.

We supported local processes in Suba to encourage more women to participate in building gender-focused political agendas.

In partnership with Universidad El Bosque, we launched the first edition of Women with Purpose.

Together with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the K.A.S. Colombia Student Network, we held the “Let’s Talk With” forum to discuss the role of women in public policy in Colombia.

We began an international journey, visiting top U.S. universities. The program opened spaces for learning and networking, connecting young leaders with global visions of justice and transformation.

We continued strengthening young leadership in partnership with Universidad El Bosque, reaffirming our commitment to empowering women seeking to make an impact in their communities.

We created a space where youth become changemakers. The program supports local initiatives aligned with the 2030 Agenda and SDGs, building skills to transform communities through collective action.

We published Podemos Ser, our first book in partnership with KAS. This collective work highlights influential young women in Colombian politics and reclaims the power of storytelling from our own voices.

We launched Women STEM: Building Future Society, a program to train, connect, and highlight professional women in science, technology, engineering, and math.

In partnership with Fundación Benedikta, we launched Lidergencia, a program to train women leading transformative processes through sustainability, territorial care, and conscious leadership.

We represented Wom-en at the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program in Hurricane Island, Maine (USA), sharing knowledge, strategies, and dreams with global leaders committed to sustainability.

We took part in One Young World, one of the most influential global forums for young leaders, amplifying Wom-en’s voice in gender equity (SDG 5), social innovation, and leadership.

We joined Liderario, a collective learning network on adaptive leadership and social transformation in Antioquia, strengthening our team's strategic and reflective thinking.

We participated in the Transforming Education Co-Action Summit in Salzburg, Austria, sharing experiences, learnings, and proposals to transform education through collaborative, territorial, and equitable approaches.

In alliance with Comfama, we launched Youth with Purpose, a program that supports young people in discovering their voice, strengthening their skills, and designing projects for collective well-being.

We were invited to share our story at the Facultad de Minas (National University of Colombia), a space where our vision was born. We reflected on the power of telling our stories from our roots to inspire new generations.

We co-designed the En-Campo leadership program with Pantera Makers and Fundación Bancolombia, promoting skills development in rural contexts and empowering local actors.

We once again represented Colombia at the UPG Sustainability Leadership program, connecting with a global network of leaders committed to a more just and regenerative future.

We trained 40 women in artificial intelligence, bringing them closer to the present of technology and opening doors for them to lead digital transformation in their communities.

We are building Wom-en Lab, a learning and co-creation platform designed for women and youth who want to grow their capacities, expand opportunities, and transform their territories.