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Women Across Differences - WAD

Women Across Differences (WAD) is a national network of women and women's organizations committed to individual and social transformation in Guyana.

Goals are:-

* To increase women s participation in and influence on public policy in Guyana.

* To develop and sustain a national network of informed and empowered women , willing to and capable of brining about change in their lives and those of others in their communities , through sustained dialogue and ready action. Objectives are:-

* To facilitate women s individual and collective effort

s in working together across the usual dividing lines such as age, race/ethnicity, class political partisanship and location.

* To carry out sustained public discussion and advocacy on critical community and national issues.

* To lobby and protest, wherever they emerge, against violations of the rights of women and of vulnerable groups in the society.

* To foster self development of members of the network. History of the WAD

Women Across Differences (WAD) is a non-governmental organsation, which came into being in 1996, and was launched in 1999. It was also registered under the Companies Act in the same year. WAD is an organization which enables women to empower themselves through access to social and economic resources. It provides a forum for women to meet and encourages them to make their collective voices heard in the area of Public Policy. WAD has a membership of approximately seventy women from regions 3,4,6,7 and 10. Over the years, WAD has been involved in several programmes, which include, Personal Development, Human Rights, Community Facilitation, Positive Parenting Skills, Preparation of Public Education material (radio messages, brochures, etc), Leadership Development, Women Truth Encounters, Entrepreneurial Development, Community Organizing, Family Enrichment Programmes, Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent/ Teenage mothers, Gender Base Violence, Public Health Promotion in schools, Income Generating Programmes, Disaster Preparedness\ Climate Change and Sexual Reproductive Health. Organization’s goals WAD aims to increase women’s and youth’s participation in and influence on public policy in Guyana and to develop and sustain a national network of informed and empowered women willing to and capable of brining about change in their lives and those of others in their communities and nationally through sustained dialogue and ready action. Women Across Differences (WAD) has a number of success stories of individual women as well as with as with organisations.

15/05/2026

Celebrating Excellence and Grace! 🏆✨

Women Across Differences (WAD) is overjoyed to extend heartiest congratulations to Makeda Connette and her daughter, Majedia, on placing Second Runner-Up in the KFC Senior Category of the 33rd Mother & Daughter Pageant!

Makeda, your journey continues to inspire our entire network. Seeing you and Majedia grace the stage with such poise and elegance was a proud moment for all of us. You have truly embodied "The Enduring Spark of Love."

We celebrate your success and the beautiful bond you shared with the nation on Saturday night!

29/04/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Elizabeth Betty Adolph

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

24/04/2026

Wad Across Differences is pleased to share with you the Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) "tidesofdebt." Click on the link below to view

"When will this vicious cycle end?"

Caribbean SIDS are repeatedly caught in relentless cycles of debt distress driven by climate and external shocks. The debt–climate–development nexus is not a one-time crisis but a systemic feedback loop.

Tides of Debt powerfully unites the voices of policymakers, civil society, and vulnerable communities to reveal the region's reality and demand justice. True emancipation in the twenty-first century requires liberation from debt dependency, fiscal instability, and climate injustice.

Stay tuned for more on socials.

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23/04/2026

From Empowerment to the Spotlight! ✨
At Women Across Differences (WAD), we believe in nurturing the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters.
Today, we are bursting with pride as we celebrate one of our own!
Our very own Mekeda Cornette and her daughter, Majedia, are officially contestants in the 33rd Production of the Mother & Daughter Pageant (Senior Category)! 👑
Mekeda’s journey with WAD has been one of strength and transformation, and seeing her walk this stage with Majedia is a testament to the "Enduring Spark of Love." We are rooting for you both to shine bright!
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Location: National Cultural Centre 🎟 Show your support: Tickets are available now at the NCC.
Let’s fill the National Cultural Centre with love for Team Mekeda & Majedia! 💛🖤

22/04/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐬

The Massy Foundation has officially been launched in Guyana, expanding its regional footprint and bringing new opportunities for non-governmental organisations to access funding and support.

Established in 1979 by the Massy Group, the Massy Foundation is a charitable trust focused on investing in social and community development initiatives.

The Foundation already operates in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, and its expansion to Guyana signals a deepening commitment to regional development.

Through its annual grants programme, the Foundation provides financial and technical support to NGO-led projects that deliver meaningful impact across communities.

The organisation’s work is centred on key areas including education, youth development, health, arts and culture, and community empowerment.

Its overarching mission is to create value, transform lives, alleviate poverty, and promote sustainable development.

Several local organisations are set to benefit from the Foundation’s support, including the Guyana Girl Guides Association, Lotus Cancer Initiative, Rotary Club of Garden City, and Women Across Differences.

The launch of the Massy Foundation in Guyana is expected to strengthen grassroots development efforts and provide a timely boost to organisations working to improve lives across the country.

NCN News/Eric Collymore

15/04/2026

Today marks a special milestone!

We are thrilled to launch our Wednesday Meal Initiative for the Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent Mothers. A nutritious meal is more than just food—it’s the fuel our young mothers need to focus on their training, build community, and grow their futures.
A massive thank you to our first partner, Mr. Shon Adam of FreshPress Enterprises, and Joycelyn Rockcliffe of The Yoruba Singers Band for sponsoring today’s meal! & Juice, your generosity ensures that our participants can learn and lead without worrying about hunger. 🍱✨
Together, we are building a stronger support system for the young mothers and women of Guyana.

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Telephone

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Website

http://www.womanacrossdifferences.org/

Address

53, Robb Street, Bourda
Georgetown
413741

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00