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History of Wise
Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment (WISE) was founded in 1999 in reaction to the high prevalence of domestic violence in Ghana. WISE was established to respond to the increase in reports of violence against women and children, limited public awareness and collaboration among the few organizations set up to provide services, and the lack of counselling and support programs to meet the psychological needs of survivors of violence. To meet needs not addressed by existing services, WISE has provided individual and group counselling services for survivors of violence and training in counselling and support for direct service providers. WISE set up the WISE Wellness Centre in Accra to provide survivors of violence with counselling, medical, legal and other socio-economic support services..
Our VISION
- To break the cycle of violence and sexual assault against women and children.
Our MISSION
- To provide holistic and sustainable support services to women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; educate the public-at-large; advocacy with critical stakeholders; and training to service providers on the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- To work from a womanist perspective (i.e. one that promotes freedom of choice and equality for all).
Our GOALS
- Provide direct support services and protection for survivors. Services such as emotional support, advocacy, referrals and information to battered women and children who call or visit WISE or its partners.
- Development and provide training that address needs of survivors for our staff and other service providers who work with survivors of violence.
- Educate women's groups, professionals, politicians and the public on issues of women and children abuse.
- Share information on best practices on women and children issues with other groups and individuals working in the same field.
- Advocate for development and change in social systems so that these systems become accountable, effective and accessible for abused women and children.
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