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The Cry of African Women
In November 2022, together with the Hilton Foundation, we started a project on the different types of violence and discrimination faced...
Jul 16, 20241 min read

The film «Invisibles» prompts pleas from the ladies of Ekoan Maria Messamendongo
The ladies of Ekoan Maria Messamendongo after viewing the film Invisibles Esther Nyacke Ntah Community Manager WWO, French-speaking...
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Presentation of the results of World Women's Observatory
The World Women’s Observatory (WWO) of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) held an event on the 29th of May, 2024,...
Jun 4, 20243 min read


The listening that transformed my life and brought life
By J. Omiro In June 2015, I found out I was expecting my daughter, Hawi (which means "Blessing"). When I shared the news with her father,...
May 15, 20242 min read

Over 500 people from 74 countries participate in the "Conversations in the Spirit"
The WUCWO School for Synodality: The mission of women in the Synodal Church has crossed oceans, reaching countries such as Mauritius,...
Apr 30, 20244 min read

WWO ambassador enthusiastic in giving visibility to the vulnerable women in Tanzania
By Sarah Kitainda and Sr. Maureen Ogundeph Photo: Sarah Kitainde One of the World Women Observatories ambassadors from Tanzania, Sarah...
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Mónica Santamarina is interviewed by Vatican Radio
Image: Catholic News Service - Lola Gómez Mónica Santamarina, General President of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations...
Apr 17, 20241 min read

The relief that comes after women listen to their fellow vulnerable women
Photo credit by Dorine By Dorine Banda Zimba - National Chairperson of the Catholic Women Association Malawi and Sr. Maureen Ogundeph –...
Apr 4, 20243 min read

An UltraSound award that transforms the women's lifestyle in Uganda
Celebration at Nkuruba Hospital to highlight the significance of the new equipment benefiting expectant mothers (Photo: Sr. Jane Frances...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


WUCWO School for Synodality
On February 27, 28, and 29, WUCWO begins its School for Synodality, organised through its World Women's Observatory (WWO). This school...
Feb 22, 20241 min read

My story as World Women’s Observatory’s Ambassador
The touching encounter with Diana, a young mum in the Kibera slum By Sr. Maureen Ogundeph Kibera is a division of the Nairobi...
Feb 9, 20243 min read

Empowering Women for Health: the Success Story of Clean Water Initiatives in Rural Villages
In the heart of rural Mbwindi parish, where life flows with the rhythm of nature, a critical issue plagued the community – the absence of...
Jan 29, 20242 min read

How the WWO ambassadors use networking to transform the lives of women in South Sudan
By: Sr. Viji Dali and Sr. Maureen Ogundeph South Sudan can be regarded as a more patriarchal society than many other societies around the...
Jan 26, 20242 min read


From Rejection to Resilience: Transformative Programs for Vulnerable Women at the Good Shepherd Centre
Photo: Noluthando Honono In the heart of Lesotho, the Good Shepherd sisters stand as beacons of hope and support for vulnerable women,...
Jan 18, 20242 min read

Ekoan Maria celebrates invisible women around the film Invisibles by the WWO
The Ekoan Maria group of the Archdiocese of Yaoundé Esther Nyacke Ntah Community Manager WWO, French-speaking Africa Zone The Ekoan Maria...
Jan 8, 20242 min read

Networking as a key approach: WWO Ambassadors Combat Human Trafficking
Evaline Malisa Ntenga (WUCWO Regional Vice President Africa) In November 2023, networking once again proved to be one of the most...
Jan 2, 20242 min read


The charity of Christ urges the sisters to network and help the vulnerable
Photos courtesy of Sr. Hiwot By Sr.Hiwot Sr. Hiwot who is a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of Ethiopia and an...
Dec 13, 20233 min read

Eradicating Violence Against Women
A Global Call to Solidarity and Action with WUCWO On 1 December 2023, a significant event to mark the International Day for the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Interactive talks
A new contact strategy to network with women in need, in Uganda By Florence Kevin Kwesigabo and Sr. Maureen Ogundeph Photos: Florence...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Dreaming of a catholic observatory in Ethiopia
By Sister Hiwot Zewde DC Photo courtesy of Sister Hiwot As Daughters of Charity, being attentive to new calls is part and parcel of our...
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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