Resources / Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)

Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)

Networks

Website

WECF

Structure

Multi-stakeholder partnership and platform

Host organization

WECF Netherlands

Biltstraat 445, Utrecht

3572 AW

The Netherlands

wecf@wecf.eu

Focus

Water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

Languages

english, french, dutch

Key initiatives/output

projects

Network services

Projects, capacity development, publications, advocacy, face-to-face networking

Origins and rationale of network

Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) was officially registered as a foundation in 1994 in the Netherlands following an initiative of European women to work together on sustainable development with a special focus on the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, following the 1992 Rio Summit.

Objectives

WECF strives for balancing environment, health and economy, taking different needs and perspectives of women and men into account. By enabling women and men to participate at local and global level in policy processes for sustainable development, WECF implements solutions locally and influences policy internationally.

Key partner organizations

In WASH the network works with partners in the Eastern Europe and in West and Central Asia, such as ALGA, Association Spektri, CAAW, Earth Forever Foundation, ECotox, Eco World, EuroTeleormann Association, Femei pentru un Viitor Curat (Women for a Clean Future), Fondation Caucasus Environment, Habitat for Humanity Kyrgyzstan, Katakhel, Lore Eco Club, Mama 86, Medium & Sanitas Slobozia, Mehriban, Mountain Club „Jabagly-Manas“, SAFOi Sughd, SEMA, ULGU, Unison, YECT, Young Guards of Nature

Membership

Is membership required to participate fully in the network?

Yes

Who is eligible to be a member?

Organizations only

Are restricted membership options available?

Not applicable

Is there a fee /subscription required?