Nama Women Advancement
NAMA Women Advancement was established in 2015 under the directives of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, and is chaired by Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi. As a Sharjah-based governmental organisation, NAMA works to create equitable and inclusive environments that empower women socially and economically. NAMA designs and implements transformational initiatives that drive women’s advancement. By partnering with grassroots and international organisations, NAMA supports a development ecosystem that unlocks the full potential of women across sectors.
- Organisation type Foundation
- Year founded 2015
- Headquartered Sharjah
- Registration United Arab Emirates
- Website https://namawomen.ae
Related sustainable development goals
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Development
- Economic development
- Community improvement
- Business and industry
- Social enterprise
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial services
- Development finance
Education
- Vocational education
Human rights
- Female empowerment
- Equality
Focus populations
- Women and girls
Focus geographies
Africa
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- South Africa
Middle East
- Turkey
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- United Arab Emirates
- North Africa
South Asia
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
South-east Asia
- Indonesia
Programmes
NGO Empowerment Programme
This programme is a four-year initiative aimed at equipping NGOs in Tanzania with the knowledge, skills, and financial resources necessary to enhance their operational capacity and community impact. Jointly funded by NAMA Foundation and NAMA Women Advancement, the project is implemented by NICE Tanzania under the supervision of NICE Global Impact.
The Project aims to enhance the capacity, sustainability, and impact of NGOs through training, financial support, and long-term mentoring. It places particular emphasis on women-led NGOs and women-related NGOs, as a cornerstone for advancing gender equity and fostering sustainable development.
The Jawaher Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Education
The fund supports women’s education, and leverages public and private partnerships to provide career opportunities and scholarships. Meanwhile, through research grants, and in collaboration with universities, it also backs the development of a repository of research and data on various topics related to women throughout history, and their impacts on society and the economy. The Fund focuses on the the disciplines of STEM and health and social sciences.
Financials
Funding model
- Foundation-administered programme awards
- Grants to organisations
- Programme related investment
Primary funders
- Sharjah Government
Funding source
- Corporate
- Government
Operations
Board members
- HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Contact details
- +971 6 594 1362
- info@namawomen.ae
- https://namawomen.ae
- NAMA Women Advancement S128 - Sharjah, UAE