About NAMA
NAMA Advancement Establishment is a governmental institution founded with the vision of shaping a more equitable world for women. We collaborate with both local and international organizations to drive social and economic empowerment, creating ecosystems where women can rise to their highest potential.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2015 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, NAMA is committed to advancing gender equity on a global scale.
We are dedicated to mobilizing resources and creating the enabling environments necessary for women’s advancement. Our core philosophy underscores that empowering women is essential for the sustainable growth of communities and nations. By working alongside grassroots initiatives and international organizations, we cultivate an ecosystem where women’s full potential is realized.
OUR VISION
A world where gender equity drives sustainable development and women's full potential is realized.
OUR MISSION
To provide women with access to the knowledge, services, resources, and support systems they need to achieve their highest potential, through a development network built on empowerment, equity, and opportunity.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
We honor the dignity, diversity, and potential of every woman we serve.
EMPOWERMENT
We advocate for women to be self-reliant, informed, and capable of taking charge of their own destinies.
LEARNING
We are committed to fostering continuous growth and education, creating platforms where women can thrive.
DEDICATION
Our passion drives us to pursue transformative change for women everywhere.
INNOVATION
We approach challenges with creative solutions, adapting to the evolving needs of women across the world.
EMPATHY
We listen, understand, and act with compassion in everything we do.
CHANGE
We are agents of transformation, breaking barriers and shifting mindsets toward gender equality.
ENDURANCE
We remain resilient in our pursuit of gender equity, navigating challenges with unwavering commitment.
Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement
Our institutions in Sharjah have long embodied the spirit and aspirations of our community, carrying profound responsibilities towards humanity and guided by enduring values that prioritise development and human dignity. We firmly believe that a genuine institution resonates with the people’s lives, meets their needs, creates growth opportunities, and elevates the notion of public service to that of a shared societal partnership. Accordingly, the expectations placed upon the emirate’s institutions are neither simple nor transient; rather, they reflect a collective awareness of the essential role that every institution must play as an instrument of development, a pillar of stability, and a catalyst for balanced progress.
From this vision, NAMA Women Advancement was established, carrying forward Sharjah’s aspirations and reaffirming an unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment as both a cornerstone of sustainable development and a fundamental pillar of societal progress. The founding objective of NAMA was never confined to providing training or employment programmes; instead, its deeper purpose has always been to reshape societal perceptions of women and enhance their status as vital contributors to the nation’s advancement. We recognise that empowering women extends far beyond economic measures; it requires the nurturing of a societal mindset that embraces their presence, honours their accomplishments, celebrates their talents and strengths, and upholds their inherent value as individuals within the cultural identity of both the present generation and the ones that follow.
Since its inception, NAMA has played a vital role in shaping both the present and the future, beginning with women’s empowerment and extending to the advancement of society. We are convinced that societies that elevate women’s status possess a more advanced and sustainable future. Today, as we reflect upon the progress realised through NAMA’s efforts, we take pride not merely in the realisation of specific goals but in a comprehensive trajectory of dedicated work and clear vision that continues to move forward with confidence and perseverance.
Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement
