Invest in women's empowerment and independence
We are a passionate community of women who are committed to give what we can to empower and educate women.
What we do with your money
We know how important it is for you to know how we spend your donations. You want to know that your money is being spent on the right things and that your money is making a difference to the women and children we support.
Find out exactly where your money goes on our Transparency page.
Engagement
Encouraging women from the Black and Ethnic minorities living in Dundee to be more socially involved. £5/month would help a socially isolated woman attend events and integrate into society.
Education
Help women have the skills and confidence to seek and gain employment in their chosen field. £10/month will help 1 woman achieve a formal qualification.
Empowerment
Enabling women to feel in control of their own lives. We also encourage women to have more believe in themselves and feel able to engage in more mainstream activities. £20/month will help one woman attend an employability program.
- 6,802+ Learning Opportunities
- 40+ Classes & Groups
- 1,400+ Volunteering Hours
- 10,000+ Women built a better life
The impact
How Balgeis created a better life for her daughters
Read how Balgeis travelled from Libya to Dundee, learned English, became a pillar of the local Arab community and created a better life for her daughters.
How Dilsa achieved her dream to work with children
Read about Dilsa’s journey from Iraq to Dundee and how DIWC helped her achieve her dream of working with children.
How two sisters from Nairobi beat the odds
Read how sisters Shani and Dalila journeyed from Nairobi to Dundee and overcame the challenges of disability and loss with emotional support from DIWC.