The objective of this global network is to address three major gaps that emerge from the knowledge and experiences of sustainable and rural development processes.
The objective is to contribute to processes of organizational
change, or the institutionalization of gender perspectives in
NRM-related organizations by supporting women to act as facilitators of
change.
WOCAN receives funds to implement specific projects from the organizations listed below. WOCAN gratefully acknowledges these contributions and commitments.
Jeannette Gurung, PhD
Director
WOCAN
1775 K St, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC, 20006, USA
Tel: 202-331-9099
Fax: 202 331 9366
Mobile: 301 318 4004
E-mail: jeannettegurung@wocan.org
Mission
To empower women professionals engaged in NRM sectors by improving
the capabilities and providing them with opportunities to share
information and experiences globally
To establish and support platforms for women to build alliances so
that they may achieve higher levels of energy and commitment for the
dual causes of rural women's empowerment and environmental
sustainability
To transform programmes and organisations by strengthening the
position of women professionals engaged in agriculture, forestry, and
other relevant sectors within their organizations and increasing their
effectiveness and service to rural women
Vision
Transform NRM programs and organizations at all levels supporting
and empowering professional and rural women together to achieve gender
equality and environmentally sustainable development.