The flagship program of the EJS Center, the Amujae Initiative’s objective is to inspire and prepare women to unapologetically take up roles and excel in the highest echelons of public leadership, and to bring other women along.
‘Amujae’, pronounced ӓ mōō jāēē, means ‘we are going up’ in Kru, a Liberian language.
Launched on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020, the vision for the Amujae Initiative is to shift the landscape for women in public leadership in Africa, moving from a culture of tokenism to one that truly values women leaders.
Objectives
- Enhance capacity and effectiveness of women in public leadership.
- Embolden women in public leadership, to aspire to the highest positions.
- Strengthen ties among a growing, experienced, and capable network of women public leaders.
- Positively influence public perception of women’s leadership across Africa.
Activities
- Amujae Leadership Forums: Hosts an annual cycle of forums, facilitating ongoing training, coaching and mentoring.
- Advocacy and movement building: Traditional and digital media campaigns and media training.
- Research and thought leadership: Produce and promote evidence-based research on women leadership.
- Documenting and storytelling: Capture and disseminate stories of the challenges and successes of women leaders in Africa.
Meet the Amujae Leaders
Selected from across the continent, Amujae Leaders represent women from diverse backgrounds with a similar track record of achievements in public life and a shared passion for uplifting African women and girls and the continent as a whole.
