Welcome to WiM-Africa: Orientation for Global Chapter Volunteers
👋 Welcome to WiM-Africa!
Congratulations on joining a Global Thematic Chapter under Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) — a pan-African movement committed to gender equity, sustainability, and leadership in the mining and extractives sector.
This orientation page is your starting point as a volunteer, program contributor, or thematic member. Whether you’re joining the Research Chapter, ESG, Youth Leadership, or any of our 12 thematic chapters — this guide will help you integrate, contribute, and lead.
🔎 About WiM-Africa’s Global Chapters
WiM-Africa Global Thematic Chapters are innovation hubs and continental knowledge networks. They:
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Align with our Strategic Focus Areas (SFs) and Seven-Point Program Agenda (7PPA)
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Mentor national chapters in their respective domains
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Lead thematic programs, publications, and advocacy
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Host pilot projects and support inter-country coordination
Orientation Materials
Click the links below to download your orientation documents and get started:
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WiM-Africa Global Chapter Volunteer Handbook (PDF)
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Overview of the 12 Global Thematic Chapters (PDF)
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Code of Conduct for Volunteers (PDF)
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WiM-Africa Strategic Framework Summary (PDF)