About Us

About Women in Mining Kenya

Women in Mining Artisanal (WIMA) is a pioneering organization dedicated to bridging the gender gap in artisanal gold mining and empowering women in this sector. Through data-driven strategies and tailored databases, WIMA facilitates connections between women miners and key stakeholders, fostering partnerships and adding value to mining communities.

With a strong focus on sustainable development goals (SDGs), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, and overall sustainability, WIMA strives to promote gender equality and economic empowerment within artisanal mining communities.

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  • Our Vision

    Our efforts seek to create a lasting change in the artisanal and small scale mining sector. We bring a lasting change by promoting equity, investment and developing the sector through working as a community.

  • Our Values

    Building community
    Collaboration and partnership
    Inclusion

  • Our Mission

    To empower women in artisanal gold mining through access to resources, opportunities, and partnerships, ultimately fostering gender equality and sustainable development in mining communities.

Our Key Initiatives

Innovative Mining Technologies

Spearheading the development of technologies and innovation for safe and sustainable mining practices.

Community Engagement

Fostering community engagement to ensure inclusive and responsible mining practices.

Technical Support

Providing mining technical support to improve efficiency and safety in mining operations.

Policy Advocacy

Advocating and lobbying for supportive policies and regulations in the mining sector.

Mercury Awareness

Developing Awareness Campaigns on the use of Mercury in mining and its alternatives.

Sustainable Mining Training

Delivering training for sustainable mining practices to promote responsible resource extraction.

Our Pioneers

Meet the team members that make it all possible.