What is WWEC?

The Women’s Wellness and Empowerment Conference (WWEC) is an annual conference that brings women from every corner of Togo together – educating and empowering them through sessions that highlight the importance of physical and mental health, economic independence, women’s rights and self-esteem.

Peace Corps Togo Volunteers work in conjunction with empowered, professional Togolese women to plan, organize and execute the conference.

WWEC 2012 will be the second annual conference, and the first time we take it national.

It will consist of three separate conferences in three different regions of Togo, with all conferences to be held in March.

“I’ve participated in conferences in the past but this was more than a conference; for the first time, I had an opportunity to take time for myself, have fun with my sisters, and reflect.”

“Before, I thought changing my skin to be like a white woman would make me a beautiful person, but after the conference I learned that I am beautiful how I am, inside and out.”

“Before the women’s conference I would not speak up in a large group.  Now I am confident, and I want to share my ideas with others.”