Sisterhood
Women supporting women, with trust and mutual care.
Rooted in sisterhood
Our stories are different.
Our strength is
shared.
African Women Support Network is a community-led organisation in Clydebank, Scotland, empowering African women, strengthening families and creating opportunities to thrive.
Women supporting women. Every step of the way.
Why we’re here
Connection changes
everything.
AWSN was established in response to the isolation, barriers to integration and limited access to opportunities that many African women experience — alongside the pressures of family life and personal development.
We believe every woman deserves to feel valued, supported and included. Through peer support, community activities and learning opportunities, we create space to share experiences, build confidence and discover new possibilities.
When women are supported, families are strengthened and communities thrive.
Our mission
Support to grow.
Freedom to
thrive.
To empower African women and families through community support, skills development, wellbeing initiatives, social inclusion and meaningful opportunities for growth, leadership and participation.
Our vision
Connected. Included.
Empowered.
A society where African women and their families are equipped to thrive, contribute and shape the communities in which they live.
What guides us
Values we live by.
Inclusion
Respecting different backgrounds, experiences and aspirations.
Empowerment
Recognising women’s strengths and supporting independence.
Community
Building relationships that extend beyond individual activities.
Collaboration
Working with organisations and partners to expand opportunities.
Sustainability
Developing programmes that can grow and make a lasting difference.
The road ahead
More women.
More
possibility.
We’re working towards stronger regular activities, wider skills and employability opportunities, and more structured support for mothers, families and women experiencing isolation.
Our future ambitions include RISE Girls Club, supporting Black girls and young women to embrace their identities, build resilience, learn practical skills and become confident leaders.
As we develop our organisational capacity and plans for charitable incorporation, we aim to build the partnerships, governance and sustainable funding that will help our network grow.
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