OUR PURPOSE AND COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION

At NAMA, we believe that meaningful, lasting change begins from within. By partnering with both local and global organizations, we create supportive, sustainable environments that empower women to thrive. We design and implement transformative initiatives that foster an ecosystem where gender equity is not only achieved but continually advanced. Through our work, we drive women’s socio-economic, professional, and personal growth across a spectrum of disciplines, helping them unlock their full potential. By combining our resources and expertise with that of grassroots and international groups, we ensure that every NAMA initiative creates a long-lasting impact—building pathways that enable women to succeed and thrive in all aspects of life.

WE COLLABORATE 

With grassroots movements and international organizations, we build sustainable, supportive environments for women through:
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT & INCLUSION
ADVANCING WOMEN'S EDUCATION
RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
HEALTH & WELLBEING
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
PROMOTING WOMEN’S SOCIAL STATUS & LEADERSHIP

Success Stories

At NAMA, we are proud to share the transformative impact our initiatives have had on women and communities around the world. Through our partnerships and programmes, we have empowered women to overcome barriers, access opportunities, and lead positive change. Here are just a few of the many success stories that highlight the difference we make.

International Programmes: Empowering Women Globally

The International Programmes department at NAMA plays a key role in advancing our mission to empower women around the world. We operate in two major ways: funding international projects through the NAMA Fund in collaboration with strategic partners, and implementing the Irtiqa programme to ensure workplace inclusion and gender equity.
Here’s an overview of some of our past and current initiatives:
Girls Ambassadors for Peace Programme (GA4P)

In partnership with: The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Athena MENA

In partnership with: The Global Thinkers Forum

Flagship Programme Initiative – Stimulating Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

In partnership with: UN Women

Investing in Women’s Economic Inclusion

In partnership with: Education for Employment (EFE)

Advancing Girls' Education in Nigeria

In partnership with: Malala Fund & The Big Heart Foundation

Salam Beirut

In partnership with: Save the Children & The Big Heart Foundation

Vocational Training and Workshop Construction Project in Nanyuki, Kenya

In partnership with: The Big Heart Foundation & Nanyuki Spinners & Weavers

Smile Again Project

In partnership with: Depilex Smileagain Foundation

Increasing Access to Medical and Mental Health Services

In partnership with: The Big Heart Foundation & INARA

Women’s Business Incubation (WBI) Project

In partnership with: The Big Heart Foundation & INARA

CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

IRTIQA: Advancing gender equality in the workplace

CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

NGO Empowerment Project

In partnership with: NAMA Foundation & NICE Tanzania

CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

Jawaher Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Education

Our Goal

To provide an enabling environment for women to access knowledge, services, support systems and resources, through a development network that advances them to reach their highest potential – in short, we are working towards building an equitable world for women.

HOW WE OPERATE

At NAMA, our operations are designed to ensure that every initiative is impactful and aligned with our mission to empower women globally. Through a dynamic, inclusive approach, we strive to make meaningful progress in bridging the gender gap and creating lasting change. Here’s how we make that happen:
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We build initiatives and programmes that serve women from all walks of life.

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We gather and analyse insights to tackle challenges head-on and close the gender gap.

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We rally business communities and other organisations to accelerate the achievement of our goals.

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We continuously engage the public to support our purpose and initiatives.

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We ensure constant inter-programme coordination to maximise the impact and value of our activities.

NAMA’s Four Pillars of Empowerment

Our efforts are anchored in four key pillars that shape the initiatives and programmes we implement. These pillars address the most pressing challenges women face today and lay the foundation for long-term empowerment and inclusion.

Health

Research and identify gaps in women’s health sectors, ensuring concerns are brought to the attention of relevant government bodies.
Foster partnerships with Sharjah’s health organizations to improve access to healthcare for women.
Collaborate with the Health Promotion Department to raise awareness about women’s specific health needs.
Work with international NGOs to advocate for women’s healthcare globally.

Health

Education

Support educational advancement for women in the UAE through the Jawaher Women Education Advancement programme, offering grants and scholarships.
Provide international scholarships to women seeking to pursue higher education and professional development opportunities.

Education

Livelihood

Empower women across the UAE by promoting and training them in diverse fields and professions.
Offer financial literacy and investment training to equip women with the tools for economic independence.
Foster entrepreneurship, guiding women through the process of launching and registering businesses with the Sharjah Business Women’s Council (SBWC).

Livelihood

Status in society

Raise awareness within communities about the value and respect women deserve in the family, workplace, and society at large, focusing on equal pay, opportunity, and a safe environment.
Conduct research to identify gaps in gender equality and present findings to Her Highness and the relevant government departments to drive change.

Status in society

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